Seduction By Chocolate

We've always known there's something sensual about the act of eating chocolate. The rich smell, the melt in your mouth texture, the luscious and complex flavor. Chocolate has been savored through the centuries as a luxurious food, worthy of kings and nobles; and more recently, of lovers. It's no wonder Casanova himself drank "cioccolata" in Venice, and called it the Elixir of Love.
But what is it about chocolate that creates these passionate associations? There are several ingredients found in chocolate in small amounts that act in harmony to create the chocolate experience. Some of them can be found in other substances, but when they come together in the perfect morsel, you have magic.
Some of these ingredients, like caffeine, are stimulants, and they work together to excite the heart and the nervous system. Your heart beats faster, in a manner similar to the way your heart flutters when your lover leans in for a passionate kiss.
Other substances found in chocolate can also be found in alcohol. They influence the production of endorphins, which are "feel-good" chemicals similar to morphine, that our brain creates for our own pleasure.
It's also involved in the creation of neurotransmitters. These "happy drugs" are also released when we laugh, hug, kiss, and make love. They help relieve anxiety and reduce stress.
Another molecule found in chocolate, which literally means "internal bliss", mimics the effect of Marijuana, producing effects of heightened sensitivity and euphoria. However, it would take about 11 kg. of chocolate consumed at once to produce a Marijuana high, so don't get any ideas.
Chocolate also contains a molecule known as the "love drug", which stimulates the brain's pleasure center by promoting feelings of excitement, wooziness and attraction. The physical effects of this chemical are akin to good sex; your heart beats faster, your breathing rate and blood pressure go up, and your muscle strength is enhanced. You feel flushed, energized and alert. In fact, in the human body this chemical reaches its peak level during an orgasm.
However, there's a catch. These ingredients are only found in significant quantities in good chocolate with a high concentration of cacao. This means high-quality darker varieties. Although grocery-store candy bars are manufactured with cacao, they contain only a small percentage of it and the other substances previously mentioned.
So, to get the desired aphrodisiac effect, you must find a chocolate that is made with the finest ingredients and the highest-quality cocoa in the world. But don't get discouraged, you still have a chance at seduction by chocolate. There exists in Coral Gables a little place called Romanicos Chocolates. They use only the finest cacao to prepare their decadent truffles and chocolates. Displayed in an elegant presentation, your lover will be fooled into thinking this is just an innocent gift of sumptuous chocolate, all the while ignorant of your real intentions of passion and desire. Visit them from home, www.romanicos.com, and find the sexiest chocolate ever created. Don't worry, we won't tell.