http://www.chocolatechump.com/chocolate/gourmet-chocolate.html Gourmet chocolate packs a flavorful punch. Here is a study on why gourmet chocolate rocks. en-us Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:42:56 EST Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:42:56 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 The world would be a much richer place if only gourmet chocolate was considered one of the major food groups! The one thing about this tasty delight is that we can always count on a civilization that will never get enough. Gourmet chocolate to the rescue Craving gourmet chocolate? You are not alone. As more high-end suppliers continue to hook consumers across the board, the availabililty of the more high-brow concoctions will not decrease. Could market saturation, then, be the inevitable result of the push for more and more mouth-watering and sophisticated recipes? We answer with a resounding, "Yes, we hope so!" Regardless of the recipe that strikes your palate and draws you in like crack cocaine, you can count on a bottomless market for gourmet chocolate. Here is one product that will never lose it's following. You will be able to locate your favorite brand of gourmet chocolate all over the place - from convenience stores to posh malls to just about every nook and cranny of cyberspace. For those of you concerned with getting a little too much gourmet chocolate in their daily diet, just remember a few things - if you're finding yourself hiding in the closet after hoarding your private stash, and you are in danger of your husband finding you double-fisting the Duncan Hines Fudge-arrific chocolate frosting in the closet, you may need to join a 12-step program. But - on the other hand, there are some health benefits - especially if you can get used to the organic thing! A growing part of the organic gourmet market includes varieties of chocolate made from unrefined sugars (very good), nuts, cocoa and fruit. Remember, cocoa has theobromine - which is used in cough suppression. The high levels of magnesium benefit cardio systems and the inclusion of flavonoids is great for the anti-oxidant lovers in all of us! Conclusion: eat chocolate without guilt and make merry! Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:42:56 EST