The Choco Blog In A Bite

Chocolate, Endurance, and the Human Spirit

Chef Robert Cabeca

Published on: 05/26/2026

Chocolate has long been more than candy. From ancient cacao traditions and Montezuma’s legendary cacao beverages to Hershey ration bars and heat-resistant wartime chocolate, discover how chocolate became connected to endurance, resilience, nourishmen

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The First Chocolate Easter Bunny: The True Story Behind an Easter Icon

Chef Robert Cabeca

Published on: 04/06/2026

Discover the history of the first chocolate Easter bunny, from German Easter hare traditions to the molded chocolate creations of the 1800s, with personal Easter memories from a chocolatier.

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