The ancient Olmec civilization of Mexico discovered the cacao bean. Since then, cacao and chocolate has become an integral ingredient in food, health and society.

Mar 20, 2010 - Diane Chinn

Spending at fine restaurants is down. Fast food sales are up.

Dec 9, 2011 - Ken Handel

Paramahansa Yogananda's poem, "God! God! God!," dramatizes the speaker's one-pointed concentration on the Divine from waking, through daily activities, to sleeping.

Apr 16, 2009 - Linda Sue Grimes

Chocolate is a food loved and consumed by millions. Now scientists are revealing the surprising health benefits of chocolate.

Sep 13, 2010 - Sandra Warwick

Many people consider chocolate a guilty pleasure, a pick-me-up at the end of a hard day. Ancient cultures considered it an important medicine for a variety of ailments.

Nov 6, 2009 - Megan Abrams

Although a popular decoration on holiday tables, the unique flavour of the persimmon has been alternately described as a combination of apricots, plums and pumpkins.

Nov 29, 2009 - Sarah Todd

Eating chocolate is viewed as an indulgence and something shave off a diet list. But can chocolate actually turn out to be healthy for the human body?

May 28, 2011 - Lindsey Zenor

In recent years some experts have suggested that chocolate may actually be good for the heart, to help prevent heart disease.

Oct 12, 2010 - Mary-Louise Langlois

People who focus on good health needn't sacrifice sweet foods like chocolate and honey. Each has surprising health benefits.

Mar 12, 2010 - Laura M. Sands

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

Aug 22, 2009 - Cheryl Heppard

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

Oct 26, 2009 - Marty Nachel

First thought of a as a food of the gods, chocolate has become a baking staple in many homes around the world. The following recipes show why.

Aug 3, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Chocolate was meant to be a "sinful delight", but there have been debates as to the benefits of consuming chocolates on a regular basis.

Apr 27, 2010 - Sharmishta Sarkar

Mexican Hot Chocolate and rich Mole Negro. Indulge your sweet tooth on a chocolate lovers holiday to the birthplace of Chocolate; Oaxaca Mexico.

Dec 15, 2010 - Christine Zenino

Chocolate's reputation for inducing that Coca Loco lovin' feeling for Valentine's Day holds-up under scientific scrutiny.

Jan 31, 2011 - D.A. Barber

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

Oct 20, 2008 - Tina Lynch

Elijah was a faithful believer in God. He was one of two men that God carried to heaven before he died. Teach your preschoolers about Elijah with these lesson ideas.

Aug 24, 2007 - Denise Oliveri

A commentary on the famous BBC 1948 radio debate between F. C. Copleston and Bertrand Russell that examined the question of God's existence.

Apr 20, 2011 - Matt Hall

What doesn't taste better when it's covered in chocolate? Get sweetly inspired by these chocolate-coated food ideas and recipe links.

Feb 16, 2011 - Robin Schroffel

Chocolate making has evolved from just being a sweet treat. The best chocolatiers' imagination and experience come together to create artful cocoa creations

Feb 2, 2011 - Clara Toomey