Mmmmmmmm Godiva

The picture above is of me this morning.  I’m just so weary of all the young men bringing me presents every day.  I had to have my maid turn them away.

My Honey, the dear man that he is, brought me the traditional Godiva chocolate for Valentine’s Day.  And this made me wonder about the history of  Valentine gifts – especially candy.

During the 1800’s, doctors commonly suggested that their lovelorn patients eat lots of chocolate to soothe their nerves and calm their emotions.

As an elixir for love, chocolate has been believed throughout history to bring smiles to the broken-hearted and to prompt amorous feelings in both    men and women. It is believed that Madame Du Barry served it to all her suitors; Casanova consumed chocolate instead of champagne to induce

Casanova

romance; and Montezuma, the king of the ancient Aztecs, believed chocolate would make him virile.

I saw it suggested that some people in other parts of the world celebrate Valentine’s day with gifts of fruit.

I’m here to tell you right now, that’s not going to work out for me.