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Beer and pretzels, beer and pizza, beer and bratwurst- these things we've come to expect, but beer and chocolate?

Some people believe that chocolate should be a religion or at the very least a food group. The botanic name for the plant that produced the cocoa bean is Theobroma cacao.

Cacao is a product of the Americas. From the bitter drink form of Central and Southern Mexico to the sweet European take, its history is as rich as chocolate itself.

With a history going back some four thousand years, chocolate - the food of the gods - has long been a temptation.

The best features of Alaska aren't just the glaciers, but the chocolate. Cruise passengers and chocoholics can buy it fresh and handmade in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka.

To make sure all the health benefits of chocolate are in those holiday treats, consumers should scrutinize labels. Here's what to look for.

The cacao tree is responsible for producing an ingredient for chocolate and cocoa butter; however, originally ancient tribes used the chocolate tree medicinally too.

Chocolate - one of the most popular and recognizable flavours in the world and it can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.

The American Orchid Society (AOS) Visitors Center and Botanical Garden in Delray Beach, FL offers visitors thriving plants to see and appreciate each day of the year.

Caffeine is one of the most consumed natural biochemicals in beverages. This significant compound has major and profound effects on cellular biochemistry and physiology.

Your carrier oil makes up the highest percentage of any aromatherapy or massage blend. It is important to choose the most suitable one for your needs.

It seems impossible that such a tasty treat can benefit the human heart. But dark chocolate has friends in high places.

Chocolate can be a healthy addition to a well balanced diet depending on the type of chocolate.

Numerous studies shows that phytochemicals in dark chocolate are cardioprotective. A new trial confirms those reports.

Carrier oils are the basis of aromatherapy blends; carrier oils help to blend together pure and volatile essential oils and consequently make a safer aromatic mix.

Caffeine's magical effects, wondrous benefits also carry some new promises and old concerns. Caffeine has been "eaten" for centuries in leaves, nuts, beans, and berries.

Increasing domination of artisan chocolatiers makes way for artistic expression in the chocolate arena, while at the same time maintaining higher standards of quality.

Based in Ashland, Oregon, Dagoba produces a wide range of organic chocolate bars and other goodies.Is this milk chocolate truly "food for the gods?"

From the medicine cabinet to the dinner table, herbs and spices have become part of our everyday life. But where do they come from, and how did they get here?