Heritage Chocolate Society 2019 Grant Winners AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | March 1, 2019 As part of its mission of education, Mars launched the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant in 2013 to encourage a deeper discovery into the influence of chocolate on global heritage and culture. A minimum of $50,000 in grant funds are awarded …Read More
A Day Without Chocolate: Season 3 AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | February 13, 2019 Dave and George Our founding father was a chocolate super fan, are you? Follow in George Washington’s footsteps and learn about his love of chocolate. #WhatWouldGeorgeDo Dave and Martha Move over coffee – we’re all about tea made with cocoa shells! Dave …Read More
Valentine’s Day: The Real History AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | February 8, 2019 Today Valentine’s Day signifies an unabashed celebration of love, but did you know that February 14th has a rather morbid beginning? One legend tells us that Emperor Claudius Gothicus II decided single men made better soldiers – less distractions to take their mind off …Read More
Let it Snow! AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | January 8, 2019 Snow can turn the most ordinary backyard, street or vista into something truly extraordinary. The transformative nature of snow has been the inspiration for everything from richly rendered landscapes to the backdrop of our favorite films – think Frozen. While snow can slow travel …Read More
The History of Celebrating the New Year AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | December 13, 2018 The New Year is right around the corner and we thought it might be fun to look back on how this tradition started! We love history, yes? Yes! Well, it turns out that in 45 B.C., New Year’s Day was first celebrated on guess …Read More
Baking Contest with Our Best Bites AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | November 13, 2018 We believe in giving, sharing, and trying out delicious recipes with our family and friends – especially during the holiday season! But who says these delicious recipes need to be tricky? Definitely not us! That’s where chocolate bark comes to the table. This tasty …Read More
S’mores, No Campfire Needed AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | September 25, 2018 S’more are not called “some more” for nothing! They’ve been an outdoor tradition for almost a century. Early publications of this yummy graham cracker sandwich treat can be found in a book of recipes by the Campfire S’mores Company in the 1920s. And, in …Read More
Baking with Lisa Acker Moulder AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | September 24, 2018 Lisa Acker Moulder shares why she’s passionate about bringing America’s Heritage to life at The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia in this new video. Learn more about what makes Betsy Ross an American icon, and experience history by recreating this no-bake Chocolate Bark treat! …Read More
Our Commitment to Education AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | September 24, 2018 It was Teacher Appreciation Week 2018 when AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate and First Book recognized over 2,000 educators in the First Book Network. Each educator received the Educator’s Guide Great Moments in World History: Global Stories Where Chocolate Sparked Discovery, Innovation, and Imagination! Great Moments in …Read More
A Day Without Chocolate: Season 2 AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | September 19, 2018 We are proud to announce Part 2 of our series “A Day Without Chocolate.” In Part 2, Professor B., our chocolate historian, will leave the classroom and venture out into the world around us, unearthing stories that reveal personal histories with chocolate – from …Read More
