You crave it and covet it, but do you know all there is to know about chocolate? May The Chocolate Be With You is here to honor our beloved chocolate and to give you the information for which you hunger. Sit back, relax, enjoy a luscious piece of dark chocolate. Discover the power of the Dark Side… of Chocolate!

Toast to Your Health – With Dark Chocolate

That dark, blissful nectar of the gods, chocolate, has been coveted and considered holy for thousands of years. This luscious treat has only recently been portrayed as sinister, the villain that will “make your clothes shrink,” as someone will say with a wink. “I shouldn’t have that chocolate; I’m on a diet,” another will say, convincing themselves they don’t need chocolate.

How sad is it that we must resort to sneaking tastes of something we so desperately crave? How horrifying that our favorite indulgence is considered taboo?

No more! The conspiracy against chocolate is unmasked! The secret is revealed: Chocolate is healthy! Specifically, dark chocolate is healthy. The health benefits of dark chocolate are numerous. It helps with the health of your skin, the health of your heart and there are even types of diabetic friendly chocolates. Turn to the Dark Side for information about the health benefits of dark chocolate.

Turn to the Dark Side… of Chocolate! Find the happiness and health in treating yourself to what was once forbidden: Chocolate.

Remember, Remember… the Origins of Chocolate

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, chocolate was considered a holy drink. It was reserved for priests and only in the holiest of times. Chocolate was the drink of the gods for the ancient Aztec and Maya. They discovered the wonders of chocolate and considered it sacred. The history of chocolate is not restricted only to the ancient South Americans, but includes chocolate’s journey to Europe and North America. Turn to the Dark Side and watch chocolate’s evolution from the bitter nectar of the gods to the sweet temptations we enjoy today.

Take It From The Bean…

It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together. It is chocolate. But what is chocolate? It comes from the fruit of trees, but how does it come to us in succulent, dark squares? Turn to the Dark Side to tag along on chocolate’s journey form bean to bar!

“Wanna go to a real party?”

Let the chocolate flow… from a fountain! Chocolate is great for all occasions. Chocolate flowing from a fountain is just one of many ideas for adding zing to your next party! Find inspiration to incorporate chocolate into a birthday, an anniversary, even a wedding at the Chocolate Party Ideas!

“M’m, good to eat…”

Chocolate is a wonderful ingredient to accentuate any recipe. Looking for the perfect hot chocolate recipe? Or perhaps you’d like to impress your family with a Bailey’s Chocolate Cake? Browse through the Chocolate Recipes for ideas on how to enhance the wonderful taste of chocolate.

“Just What I Always Wanted!”

Han Solo wasn’t exactly referring to the wonderful chocolates and chocolate apparel over at the Chocolate Shoppe, but he might have been! See what Han has been missing by browsing through the Chocolate Shoppe.

The Only Things That Matter in Life –Good Friends and Good Chocolate

The ultimate power in the universe occasionally needs something else to augment the rich, dark tones. Try a glass of wine with your dark chocolate. Let the combined tastes roll across your tongue… while looking at Wine & Chocolate. Find a wine that is perfect for you and your chocolate!

“You’re gonna love my chocolate festival…”

Search for chocolate… Chocolate events, that is! Visit the Chocolate Happenings to find the Chocolate & Wine Events page. Festivals, parties and even chocolate and wine classes are listed at the page by country and state. You wouldn’t want to miss even one chocolate experience!

"Turn To The Dark Side…”

Explore this website for all you ever wanted to know about chocolate, from origins of chocolate to the health benefits of dark chocolate…

Take the chocolate, bite into it with all of your longing and your journey towards the Dark Side of the Chocolate will be complete!