Why Was Chocolate Only for the Rich?

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Chocolate is a treat that many of us have come to enjoy. We bake with it, give it away as a gift or party favor or eat it the way it is. Everything seems better when chocolate is involved. But did you know that not everyone could enjoy it? A long time ago, this sweet treat was meant for the rich.

The origins of chocolate are traced back to 450 BC and were served as a drink. Those who drank it believed that the chocolate drink would give them strength. As time went on, we learned how to turn chocolate from a liquid into the solid we know and love. 

So why was it that at one point, only the rich could enjoy this tasty treat? 

As we know, chocolate has two primary ingredients cacao and sugar. And in the early 15th century, the Aztecs used cocoa beans as currency. They would even use it to pay taxes or offerings to gods. 

In 1528, chocolate found its way to Spain, where it became popular with the rich. By the 1600s, chocolate was introduced to Europe. 

Chocolate continued to be enjoyed by Europe’s wealthy and upper classes as they consumed it for the added health benefits, adding to its popularity. And because it became so popular, European Colonists created plantations in regions where cacao was grown. When diseases struck, affecting the labourers, slaves were imported to the Americas to work on farms. 

Chocolate came to America in 1641, then in 1682, Boston opened the first chocolate house. Because of this, American’s of all classes were able to enjoy it. 

American soldiers were given chocolate as a ration during The Revolutionary War, and it was often given to them as payment. 

Supply and demand problems were one of the contributing factors to the cost of chocolate. Creating chocolate was another issue as it was made by hand before the invention of the chocolate press in 1828. 

After the invention of the chocolate press, producing chocolate became less expensive, and soon everyone, regardless of class, could enjoy it. 

Lazar’s is a fourth-generation family of chocolatiers, and we take great pride in all of our chocolate products. Our chocolates make for great gifts, and party treats, party favors and much more. 

Each of our products is handcrafted with care and can be delivered almost anywhere. 

For more information on any of our products, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today! 

school gift package

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If you’re thinking about a school gift package for your graduate, why not consider something sweet from Lazar’s Chocolates? We carry various school-themed treats that are perfect for an occasion such as graduation from high school, college, or university. Each of these chocolates is handcrafted with care, and some even come with customization options to suit the event. 

Your grad or grads worked hard this year, and it probably wasn’t always easy. So, help them celebrate their accomplishments with some delicious chocolates and other tasty treats. We say other tasty treats because not everyone likes chocolate. That is why we also carry different types of candy and licorice, which include sour gummies, jelly beans, regular gummies, and more. Our sweets also come in gift packages or platters perfect if you plan to host a graduation party. 

What will you find in our school gift package? Each package contains a personalized chocolate bar with your grad’s name and school, an assortment of our favorites such as chocolate-covered popcorn, chocolate-covered pretzels, Malt balls, foil-wrapped chocolates, and many more making this package The perfect gift for any grad who loves chocolate.

For more information on ordering our school gift package and any of our other products, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

school gift package

college gift package

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Are you looking for a sweet college gift package for your post-secondary student? Why not consider something from Lazar’s Chocolate? We have various school-themed treats that make for a perfect present, whether they are graduating college or university or have received an acceptance letter. Congratulate them with some chocolates or other delicious goods from Lazar’s.

Chocolates and other sweet treats are a great way to celebrate any occasion. And if you have a special event that you need favors for, we have you covered. We carry a selection of chocolate and candy party bags, elegant gift boxes, and novelties. You can customize our gift boxes with different colored boxes, ribbons and you can choose the type of truffles you’d like. And if you’re holding a baby shower, our baby-themed chocolates are perfect for your party.

Our college gift package items include an assortment of our goods such as chocolate-covered popcorn, pretzels, wrapped chocolates, and more. They also contain personalized chocolate bars, which you can customize to suit your graduate needs. You can choose from an eight-ounce or sixteen-ounce chocolate bar and milk or dark chocolate. And to make it more personal, you can add the college name as well as your student’s. Your grad worked hard to get that diploma. Why not surprise them with a special treat from Lazar’s.

For more information on a college gift package, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

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high school graduation chocolate

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Are you looking for high school graduation chocolate for your student to celebrate their big accomplishment? Then Lazar’s Chocolate has you covered? We have an assortment of graduation-themed chocolates that are the perfect way to congratulate them on achieving one of their most significant milestones.

Students and graduates aren’t the only ones who deserve chocolate, but so do the teachers. We carry a variety of treats that make perfect gifts for that special teacher or teachers who’ve made an impact on your student’s life, such as teacher award ribbons, personalized teacher chocolate bars, and gift baskets, and happy chocolate and candy gift sets. But if chocolates aren’t their thing, we also have an assortment of other sweet and savory treats.

Some of our high school graduation chocolate bars come in milk, dark, 72%, and white and can be personalized with your grad’s name, and they are available in 8 ounces and 16-ounce sizes. If you’re looking for something with a little more color, consider giving a bouquet of roses or tulips. Some of the roses are available in red, fuchsia, and lavender and come in singles, three, six, and one dozen.

For more information on our high school graduation chocolate or any of our other products, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516) 829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

High school graduation chocolate

graduation chocolate

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It’s that time of year again, time for graduation chocolate to celebrate your kids’ greatest accomplishments. Whether they’re graduating from elementary school, high school, college, or university, chocolate is one of the many ways you can show them how proud you are. And at Lazar’s Chocolates, we have many treats for your graduate.

Chocolates have always been a go-to gift for any occasion, from holidays to birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even given as favors for weddings and showers. As a fourth-generation chocolate family, we take pride in all of our products. Each one of them is hand-crafted with care and only made with the finest ingredients. Most are available in milk, white, dark, 72%, and 80% dark chocolate. And if chocolate isn’t quite your thing, we also carry a variety of other sweets such as candy and licorice.

Our graduation chocolates come in a variety of options, such as roses, tulips, and ribbons. We also carry personalized chocolate bars available in 8 or 16 ounces and milk or dark and can be customized with the student’s name or the college they are graduating from. If you want to go all out for your grad, we also offer graduation gift packages.

For more information on our graduation chocolate, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today.

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mother’s day chocolate

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It’s that time of year, time to give some Mother’s Day chocolate to that very special woman or woman in your life, whether you’re buying for your wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, or any other mother figure. At Lazar’s, we have many sweet treats they will surely enjoy. 

As chocolate experts, we look forward to special occasions as it allows us to create different sweets for such events. We take pride in all of our products and love to share them with you. Celebrating a graduation, we have chocolates for that. Are you hosting a baby shower? You bet we have the treats you need for the celebration. Whatever the goodies you need, let us know, and we’ll help you with finding the perfect treats for your special day.

Our Mother’s Day chocolate comes in a variety of options, such as personalized chocolate bars, bouquets of chocolate tulips, boxes of assorted chocolates, sampler boxes, and many more. And if candy is what they prefer, why not surprise them with a platter of assorted candies. These platters come with a variety of gummy and sour candies that your mother will love.

For more information on Mother’s Day chocolate or any of our other delicious goodies, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

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Why is Chocolate Associated with Easter?

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It has become a tradition for most, hiding and finding chocolate eggs every Easter Sunday morning. But why do we associate chocolate with Easter? How and where did this tradition begin?

Before we answer those questions, we must start with Easter’s importance and what it signifies for Christians everywhere. Easter celebrates the rebirth of Jesus Christ. It was believed that Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and returned the following Sunday, Easter Sunday.

So, how did eggs become an Easter tradition? Christians believe that eggs are a symbol of rebirth and fertility and that the eggs represent the tomb in which they buried Jesus in.

In ancient times, during Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter, eating eggs was not allowed. So, instead of eating them, they would hide them for kids to find and decorate.

As for chocolate eggs and their origins, well, nobody knows why or how they became a tradition, but their origins date back to 1875 when Cadbury changed how they made chocolate by producing hollow chocolate eggs. And in 1905, Cadbury released milk chocolate eggs that we know and love.

How about that Easter Bunny? What role does he play in all of this? Well, baby bunnies are considered a symbol of new life, which correlates with the resurrection of Jesus.

Therefore, the tradition of the Easter Bunny was born. Now kids look forward to finding Easter eggs hidden around their house by this mythical creature.

At Lazar’s, we have plenty of Easter treats to go around. From traditional chocolate bunnies and eggs to chocolate-covered marshmallow peeps. But if you’re looking for something different, why not try chocolate-covered pretzels or an assorted box of chocolates.

And if you’re not sure what to give away, we also carry an Easter gift set that has an assortment of chocolates and jelly beans.

Speaking of jelly beans, they are also an Easter tradition because of their egg-shaped appearance, so if chocolates aren’t your thing, we have plenty of those. From jelly belly 49 flavors to licorice and everything in between.

Not into jelly beans, that’s okay. We have lots of other candies to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

For more information on our Easter products or any other treats, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

passover chocolate bars

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If you’re looking for high-quality Passover chocolate bars, then Lazar’s is the place for you. These products are made with Kosher products and are available in various options such as 5-ounce chocolate bars, chocolate-covered macaroons, Passover frogs, and much more. We have something for everyone. Celebrate your Passover with chocolates from Lazars.

Equality is important to us, and that is why we try and cater to all faiths. We believe that everyone should enjoy our products, so we create different shapes and designs for various holidays. Celebrate your memorable holiday with chocolates from Lazars, and if there is something we don’t have, send us a message, and we’ll see what we can do.

If Passover chocolate bars aren’t quite what you’re looking for, why give our jelly slices or fruit and nut trays a try. And if candy is where it’s at, we have you covered. There is a large selection of candy available in our stores, from gummy treats to sours and even jelly beans and licorice. It’s a candy lover’s dream. But if you have your heart set on chocolate for your Passover celebration, then you will enjoy our delicious Kosher-free chocolates.

For more information on our Passover chocolate bars, visit our website, or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

Passover chocolate bars

milk chocolate bunny

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It has become an Easter tradition, the milk chocolate bunny, and at Lazar’s, we have various chocolate bunnies to go around. From the traditional sitting bunny to decorated chocolate bunnies, they are also available in white or dark chocolate. There is something for everyone on your Easter list.

Next to Valentine’s Day, Easter is the season of chocolates and all things sweet to eat. Kids and adults alike enjoy this holiday not only for the chocolates and candy but for the beautiful spring colors. That is why we make sure we wrap our bulk Easter candies, such as chocolate eggs, in bright spring colors.

If you are looking for a unique milk chocolate bunny, why not consider our giant chocolate bunnies. These chocolate bunnies range in size from 1.25 lbs to 3lbs, and they also come in dark chocolate. But be careful; they are hollow, so we do not recommend having it shipped. Though you decide to have it delivered, we will do our best to make sure it does not get damaged during delivery. 

Suppose you are looking for something other than a milk chocolate bunny. If that’s the case, we have other delicious goodies, such as jelly beans, malted chocolate eggs, chocolate-covered marshmallow peeps and plenty more. For more information on all of our products, visit our website or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. 

milk chocolate bunny

easter gift set

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An Easter gift set is a perfect solution if you’re unsure what kind of Easter treat you want to give to someone special in your life. Each of these boxes contains a variety of our delicious chocolates, jelly beans, and springtime favorites. And the best part of all, they come prewrapped and ready to be given away.

At Lazar’s, we like to make sure to include every holiday, so if you and your family celebrate Passover, you will be happy to know that we carry Kosher chocolates and Jelly Fruit Slices to help you celebrate. And if you want to be extra cautious when it comes to consuming our products, we also have a dried fruit and nut tray.

Sizes for the Easter gift set range from small to jumbo, but they all contain the same type of products. The size you want to give away is up to you, but if you get a jumbo size, whoever is getting it may be inclined to share some with you. But if not, you could always grab one for yourself because everyone deserves a treat on Easter. No matter what the size.

For more information on our Easter gift set or any other products, visit our website. Or give us a call at 1(516)829-5785, we will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s Chocolate today!

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