Chocolate is superb alone – and can be mixed with many flavorings or have any addition. Some of the newest unusual chocolates are: Tahini, Orange Flower, and Golden Honeycomb. Some real unusual and additions are chocolate covered licorice, bourbon pecan chocolate covered popcorn and fruit filled chocolate.
All passengers on Air Force One receive a box of M and M’s. The Presidents is continuing a tradition started by President Reagan. Mars has packaged them special.
But these are not just any old M and M’s. First off they are peanut and they are red, white and blue in color.
They are presented in a small box having the presidential seal and President Obama’s signature on one side and an M and M carrying an American flag on the other.
Retired dentist invented a chocolate that is good for you! It is sugarless chocolate that tastes good (?) and helps prevent tooth decay.
Once the chocolate is chewed it protects your teeth from food acids building up and creating cavities.
Acting as a seal, the chocolate is supposed to be eaten before and after meals.
Did You Know???
that Hershey’s didn’t make the first one
the first one was made in 1928 by H.B. Reese
the first peanut butter cup sold in 5 pound boxes
the first peanut butter cup sold for 1 cent per cup
Hershey Chocolate Company paid 23.5 million for the cup after the H.B. Reese’s death in 1903
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup has come in eggs for Easter, Pumpkins for Halloween, Trees for Christmas and Hearts for Valentines
that it has had many chocolate coatings - white, dark, milk chocolate
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup had a filling to honor Elvis - (peanut butter banana cream)
that spin off candies are Reese’s Pieces, Reese’s Sticks, 
and the Nutrageous Bar
So next time you indulge, think back to where it all started.
Chocolate will occur more frequently as a key ingredient in main courses. Also cocoa and chocolate will begin to appear in appetizers.
Global influences and flavor pairings will become more important. Chocolate and flavor infusions like herbs, salts, spices and floral flavors. Expect sweet and savory combinations, such as chocolate and cheese duos, and chocolate and bacon on future menus.
Enjoy!!
