Chocolate Is Happiness You Can Eat!
Why Not Unwrap Some Happiness Today On World Chocolate Day?
"Everywhere in the world there are tensions – economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate."
Alain Ducasse
July 7th, is World Chocolate Day! It's one of my personal favorite days of the year! Now, I believe that EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year should be Chocolate Day, if not a full national holiday! After all, isn't chocolate one of the primary food groups? And if it isn't, it sure should be!
"To eat chocolate is to nurture one’s own soul, taking a moment of peace from a chaotic world and filling your heart with joy through its smooth texture and rich flavor."
Chocolate Cherry Kisses
🍫 “Every year on July 7th, chocolate lovers around the globe unite to celebrate World Chocolate Day — a delicious excuse to indulge in our favorite treat. From creamy milk chocolate to rich dark bars and decadent truffles, today is all about unwrapping happiness and savoring the sweet moments chocolate brings us.”
"There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles."
Anonymous
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"As long as there is chocolate, there is happiness."
Gerard Trotman
Lately, we've been hearing that dark chocolate is actually a "super food " with tons of health benefits. If these health benefits don't give you an excuse to eat some chocolate today and every day, I don't know what will.
"The 12-step chocolate program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE!"
Terry Moore
By the way, if you haven't yet discovered Lily's chocolate, which is sugar free, you should check it out--totally sinful and you'd never know you are missing out on the sugar! Pleasure without the guilt! You can order Lilly's chocolate on-line, but if you live in the Charlotte metro area, you'll find it at Whole Foods, Target, Harris Teeter, Walmart.
"I could give up chocolate but I’m not a quitter."
Anonymous
I recently came across a great article on 21 Healthier Ways To Eat Chocolate. Once again, pleasure with out the guilt!
"Chocolate is happiness that you can eat."
Ursula Kohaupt
Remember those Got Milk? and Eat More Chickin! ads? Personally, I can pass on the milk and chicken. Instead, my mantra would be: Got Chocolate! and Eat More Chocolate!
So go ahead... eat more chocolate on World Chocolate Day.
"Other foods are just food. But chocolate is chocolate."
Patrick Skene Catling
Where To Buy Chocolate "To Die For" In Greater Charlotte:
If you live in the Greater Charlotte area here are some suggestions about where to get yourself some absolutely divine chocolate:
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The Secret Chocolatier (my personal favorite) The Secret Chocolatier also holds chocolate making classes.
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Chocolat Boutique: in Baxter Village in Fort Mill, South Carolina, located at 1012 Market Street.
- Tifa Chocolate & Gelato in Ballantyne, located in Ballantyne Village.
- Kilwin's: in Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
"Put 'eat chocolate' at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done."
Anonymous
This World Chocolate Day reminder is provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte area residential real estate expert and world-class chocolate lover! If you're a card-carrying chocoholic (like me) and would like to live near one of Charlotte area's wonderful chocolate shops, call/text me at 704-779-0813. I can help. I'd love an opportunity to earn your business, to exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:
"The Right Broker Make All The Difference"
May your day be filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of chocolate delights. Happy World Chocolate Day!
got chocolate image courtesy of zazz.com
eat more chocolate image courtesy eatmorechocolate.com
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