When most of us hear the word chocolate, we picture a bar, a box of bonbons, or a bunny. The verb that comes to mind is probably "eat," not "drink," and the most apt adjective would seem to be "sweet.

Beginnings and religion. Cacao use in Yucatán among the pre-Hispanic Maya / Gabrielle Vail -- Tempest in a chocolate pot : origin of the word cacao / Martha J. Macri -- Ancient Gods and Christian ...

Advent calendars with hidden chocolatey treats, huge tins of Quality Street and steaming cups of hot chocolate festooned with whipped cream and marshmallows are all much-loved wintry staples at ...

Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like chocolate, but long before it was paired with hearts and flowers, chocolate played important roles in cultures around the world, according to a new book for ...

Dedicated to Funding Chocolate History Research, Scholarship, and Educational Programming NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate announced today that they ...

There’s something about Howard-Yana Shapiro that inspires trust — at least when it comes to cacao. The author of “The History of Chocolate” (National Geographic Society, $20) is a Santa Claus ...