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Chocolate the world round, is celebrated as one of life's amazing foods. The variety of chocolates, tastes and desserts it is within can take you a lifetime to explore. Let us at Chocolado show you the way.

History of Chocolate: Chocolate Through the Years

During his conquest of Mexico, Cortez found the Aztec Indians using cocoa beans in the preparation of the royal drink of the realm, "chocolate", meaning warm liquid. In 1519, Emperor Montezuma, who reportedly drank 50 or more portions daily, served chocolate to his Spanish guests in great golden goblets, treating it like a food for the gods.

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General Kitchen Tips

Dress for safety: Wear shoes with flat soles to minimize falls and help you stand in a balanced position. Leather uppers with closed toes protect from burns; cloth shoes absorb spilled liquids and prolong burning. Keep arms and legs covered for protection, and don't wear leggings; they absorb hot liquids spilled on them. It is important to wear clothes that are comfortable and easily cleaned. If you wear a favorite outfit, you won't relax and will find yourself in awkward positions trying to protect your clothes. Be careful of long dangling jewelry, it can get stuck in kitchen equipment. It is also important to keep your hair contained, not just to keep it out of prepared foods, but also for your own safety - hair is flammable. Long nails are dangerous in a kitchen; they harbor germs and interfere with proper knife skills.