Seven Days Without Chocolate Makes One Weak!
Five Chocolate Facts
1. Cocoa is a tree, native to South America, whose seeds are the source of cocoa and chocolate.
2. The oldest known civilization of the Americas (1500 – 400 B.C.), The Olmecs, were probably the first users of cocoa.
3. Chocolate was such a prestigious luxury that the French Ruler, Louis XIV, also known as the “Sun King,” established a court position entitled Royal Chocolate Maker to the King.
4. In 1849 during the “Gold Rush” of San Francisco, Dominbro Ghirardelli of Italy began making chocolate. His original factory still stands at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, CA.
5. 1871 was a landmark year for American Chocolate as Milton Hershey, at the age of (19), founded his company in Pennsylvania.
Licorice Lore
The Warriors of Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire believed that licorice possessed beneficial properties. These ancient armies would use licorice to satisfy their thirst while on long marches. In modern warfare, the U.S. Army Air Corps included licorice drops in the in-flight rations known as “Air Crew Lunches” for bombers during World War II so that the crew could enjoy the candy on their long flights. (Reprint from package of Young & Smylie Licorice, Div. of The Hershey Company)
Bountiful Thanks!
This Bountiful Thanks Gift Basket contains a variety of treats. Peach Martini Cocktail Mix, Butterscotch Cookies, Cheesy Bacon Dip, Carr’s Cheesy Melts Crackers, Orange & Spice Tea, Caramel Hard Candy, Peach Mango Licorice by Young & Smylie.
Gift Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 23
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Happy Holidays!