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Pastries and candies. Cakes and cupcakes. Pancakes and waffles. Hot cocoa and the Mudslide. Let’s face it – chocolate makes everything better! Hopefully, you enjoyed a few cocoa-laden favorites for National Chocolate Lover’s Month.

The dawn air is still crisp and light as the sun begins to slowly peek over surrounding rooftops. You inhale deeply, clearing your mind with the dewy grass beneath your feet and your best friend by your side.

Prepare to celebrate an ode to a creamy twist on your cup o’ joe -- it’s National Café Au Lait Day! Meaning “coffee with milk” in French, this yummy coffee concoction takes after Spain’s “café con leche.”

Prepare to blow bubbles as you chew to your heart’s desire - today is National Chewing Gum Day! (Can you believe that we have been enjoying this sweet treat for over 5,000 years!? Its staying power is undeniably impressive!)

Whether a decadent fudgy square, moist with cocoa-laden goodness, or a playfully blonde rendition, teasing our taste buds with each chewy, brown-sugar filled bite, the brownie is easily one of America’s favorite desserts!

Happy National Potato Lover’s Day! Not to be confused National Potato Day in October, today is specifically designated for those who love all things spuddy!

National Carrot Cake Day has arrived, and we say ‘have your cake and eat it too’ as you enjoy a long-standing national favorite! Created to compensate for a sugar shortage during the Middle Ages, this well-known delicacy allows you to enjoy delectable sweetness with your veggies.

While slightly bitter to some, the abundance of health benefits provided by decadent dark chocolate are simply undeniable! Jammed packed with cocoa and void of extra sugar and milk, this fudgy favorite is certainly a superfood.

In 1765, a chocolatier and a doctor both decided to work together in an old mill to bring their vision to life. First, they ground cocoa beans into a thick syrup.

Sometime in 1943, in the city of Foynes Port in Ireland, an innovative chef by the name of Joe Sheridan had an idea. He decided to present winter travelers with a new heartwarming, flavorful concoction.