Nothing says "I LOVE YOU" Like Chocolate!
I don't know about you, but when I have a craving for chocolate, I want a sexy dessert! The only reason I can come up with, is that chocolate makes me happy. It makes me feel better. To be quite honest, my idea of the ultimate Valentine's dessert would be an ooey, gooey chocolate dessert!
So, why does chocolate make us feel good? The Yale-New Haven Hospital says, ".....phenylethylamine is found in chocolate and seems to trigger feelings similar to “falling in love.” Chocolate cravings may also be triggered when the taste buds tingle with the taste of chocolate. When the taste buds are excited, endorphins are released from the brain. These endorphins are the body's “feel good” chemical."
Wiki Answers says, "A study reported by the BBC indicated that melting chocolate in one's mouth produced an increase in brain activity and heart rate that was more intense than that associated with passionate kissing, and also lasted four times as long after the activity had ended."
So, that's why chocolate makes me so happy. It's all those crazy endorphins! I now have the perfect excuse. I can't help myself! It's a natural chemical reaction that I'll just have to live with! I had no idea that chocolate did that! I knew that dark chocolate was good for your heart...but your libido? OK, I'm convinced!
VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATE DESSERT RECIPES Valentines Day is right around the corner, and I'm pulling out all the stops! These are my best-of-the-best chocolate recipes that I have in my recipe box! Take your pick, and make someone you love happy this Valentine's Day! The Beatles said it best, "And in the end, The love you take Is equal to The love you make." Heart Shaped Conversation Cakes Red Velvet Cakes and Cupcakes Recipe Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe: Cheesecake Factory German Chocolate Cake Recipe with Coconut Filling Texas Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting Nutella Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Recipe
Cherry Hershey Kisses Cookies Recipe
Bacon & Chocolate Brownies - Ya Gotta try Them!
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding Recipe
Chocolate No Bake Cookies Recipe
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust
Kahlua Oreo Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust
Junior's Brownie Swirl Cheesecake
Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe
Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
Gooey Chocolate Cakes aka Chocolate Lava Cakes
Whoppers Chocolate Malted Milk Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lake Champlain Chocolates Rice Pudding
Buying Chocolates Online
- Lake Champlain Chocolates
- Amy's Chocolate Covered Apples
- Valentine's Chocolates & Shari's Berries Online
Here's some more great recipes from the Blogosphere!
i keep reading about white chocolate macadamia nut cookies! i should make them sometime :)
Posted by: Pearl | February 02, 2009 at 12:35 AM
you are a temptress! but on valentine's day I'll be in a plane flying to the middle east!! so I'll have to come back here to drool over your gorgeous desserts!
Posted by: Meeta | February 02, 2009 at 02:43 AM
What a great roundup of recipes! Thanks so much for including my cake. I really want some of those Nutella Chocolate Brownies!!
Posted by: Nicole | February 02, 2009 at 12:08 PM
You make me hungry.Well i love all recipes that you posted.Hope someone will give some chocolates for me.
-Ashley
Posted by: gift delivery philippines | February 02, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Hi,
I borrowed your Chocolate Kahlua Pie recipe..oh soooooooo good. Thanks for the share. :)
-Maria
Posted by: Maria | April 11, 2009 at 11:32 PM