<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=42Cjz0_0yyDzacP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=42Cjz0_0yyDzacP00" width="1200" height="600" >PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Humans have consumed chocolate as a sweet treat for over 5,000 years with the plant first being domesticated in what is now modern day Ecuador. In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we dial the time machine back to 1998 where WAGM Reporter Joan Ritchie explores how chocolate became a go to Valentine’s Day gift in the 20th Century. The renowned cacao bean first made its appearance in Mayan and Aztec cultures, and since then has made its way around the world and even been traded on Wall Street. In the 17th century Europe, it was considered a luxury only for the wealthy. Well everyone’s eating it now and there isn’t any denying that chocolate is an age-old obsession. “It just has a wonderful taste. Wonderful aroma. Umm, very smooth texture in your mouth. And I think it does have some comfort effect for some people.” The word chocolate comes from early Mexican times and means both cocoa and foam. Back in those days, chocolate was only consumed in beverage form, but here in the United States on Valentine’s Day, we all know it’s most popular in heart-shaped box form. The tradition of giving the gift of Chocolate on Valentine’s Day became popular in the United States in the early part of the century. It was said by many courting males that it was by far the most rewarding gift to give because of the effect it had on the sweetheart. “It does have a sort of a stimulating effect, meaning that it will increase your energy just because you’re eating sugar. You know, there’s a lot of sugar and chocolate. And there is caffeine. And caffeine does affect our metabolism.” But can it really be so scientific? I mean, lovers have been exchanging chocolates for Valentine’s Day for decades now, with great results. Perhaps the only way to really check out this equation is to try chocolate on your Valentine. And maybe you’ll see why. Joan Ritchie, News source</div></body>

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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Humans have consumed chocolate as a sweet treat for over 5,000 years with the plant first being domesticated in what is now modern day Ecuador. In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we dial the time machine back to 1998 where WAGM Reporter Joan Ritchie explores how chocolate became a go to Valentine’s Day gift in the 20th Century.

Throwback Thursday - Valentine’s Day Chocolate

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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Humans have consumed chocolate as a sweet treat for over 5,000 years with the plant first being domesticated in what is now mo

Throwback Thursday - Valentine’s Day Chocolate

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