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Every year, chocolate gets plenty of attention when Valentine’s Day comes around, but it has an ancient and storied history. Its use varied—from energy-giving drink, to remedy for ills, to aphrodisiac.
Third-generation pastry chef François Payard is best known for his desserts; he should also be acknowledged for his elegant and sophisticated chocolates, which are meticulously crafted.
NEW YORK—The dedicated Cronut customers were lined up outside the Dominique Ansel Bakery for the $5 raspberry lychee Cronut, the flavor of the month, the day before Valentine’s Day. It was dark and snowing heavily but no one seemed to bat an eye, except maybe to clear the snow.
While there is no medical evidence to suggest that chocolate works as an aphrodisiac, it has become a symbol of romance and love, making it one of the most popular Valentines Day gifts.