In one of those health and nutrition stories that make you think “when are they going to tell us to start smoking because it’s beneficial”, Chocoholics around the world can quite literally take heart from research that shows chocolate can help you live longer.According to US research, people who eat chocolate and sweets up to three times a month live almost a year longer than those who eat too much or those who abstain from the stuff altogether.  Scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health studied almost 8,000 American men aged around 65 for a five-year period. The results were adjusted for other risk factors such as smoking.

Do you love chocolate?

Why not make the most of some freebie choccie treats?

Chocolate Video

The history of chocolate starts with the cocoa tree which is native to the forests of South and Central America and grows to approximately 20 foot high.

You can make chocolate at home using traditional methods, although it’s can be a time consuming process. If you want to try making homemade chocolate as a hobby and you want the satisfaction of making your own chocolate you can do it.  You will need to buy some specialized equipment but not a lot.  Traditional chocolate makingfrom scratch is a great hobby, so you should give it a try to see if it’s the right hobby for you.

New York City has several boutiques that offer exceptional, hand-made chocolate, many of them can only be found here in the city.

Promotion code: Summer8
Expires: 30th September 2009

8% of all chocolate purchases at the Chocolate Trading Company

1. Go to chocolatetradingco.com
2. Browse the chocs
3. Add selections to the basket

Promotion code: CTCF8
Expires: 31st July 2009

8% of all chocolate purchases at the Chocolate Trading Company

1. Go to chocolatetradingco.com
2. Browse the chocs
3. Add selections to the basket

A black cube containing 6 of the Amedei Toscano Black, 70% dark chocolate neapolitans. Embossed in gold with the Amedei name. Ideal for table settings, take home gift, hospitality and an alternative higher quality wedding favour. Amedei Toscano Brown, milk chocolate neopolitans also available.

Superior selection of delicious salted butter caramels enrobed in a fine milk chocolate. Soft, buttery, creamy…just pure heaven! See more chocolate caramel.

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This stylish, single origin 1 Cru (small), 70% cocoa chocolate tasting box from Amedei consists of 12 neapolitans from 6 different renowned cocoa growing regions from around the world. An opportunity to discover the unique flavours from Trinidad, Venezuela, Madagascar, Grenada, Jamaica and Equador. Amedei hand selects its single origin cocoa beans.