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inky-thoughts · 6 months

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Theobroma cacao | C o c o a b l o s s o m

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#inkythoughts art #artists on tumblr #cacao tree #cocoa #chocolate #botanical #flower #blossom #art #digital art

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katiajewelbox · 2 months

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Giving chocolates is a way to show your love on Valentines Day. Human beings have been in love with chocolate and the Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) for thousands of years, and today we will learn about the romance of culture and chocolate.

Although Cacao is most famously associated with Mesoamerican cultures, genetic studies indicate that Cacao was domesticated by indigenous Americans around 5,300 years ago in the Upper Amazon region. From there, Cacao cultivation spread north to Mexico. The Cacao fruit pulp was more commonly consumed in South America in Pre Columbian times while the Mesoamericans invented the technique of fermentation and roasting to utilise the Cacao nibs.

Archaeological evidence, such as chemical residues on ancient pottery shards, pinpoints the first use of Cacao drinks in Mesoamerica around 1600 BCE. By the time of the Classical Mayan civilization (250-900 CE), ground cacao nibs were mixed with water and spices by careful pouring between vessels to make a nourishing and invigorating hot drink which was consumed by people of all social classes. In the later Mexica (Aztec) civilization, cold cacao drink or xocoatl (bitter water in Nahuatl) exquisitely flavoured with flowers, fruits, chillies, and spices was reserved for the elite and ceremonial occasions. Cacao seeds were used as a form of currency for trade and barter during the Mexica Empire.

After the conquest of the Mexica Empire by Spain in 1521, cacao was one of the many new plant-based foods brought to Europe. In Spain, the locals of Andalusia experimented with the spicy xocoatl by adding cane sugar and dairy ingredients. It is said that drinking chocolate was so universally popular from the 17th century to the late 19th century that it prevented coffee from becoming mainstream in Spanish culture. Drinking chocolate caught on in the rest of Europe in the 1600’s but it was not until the mid 19th century that innovation in processing and chemistry allowed the invention of solid chocolate candies. Cadbury chocolate company is credited with marketing chocolates as a token of love for Valentines Day in 1868.

Chocolate in the modern world is not always a sweet story. Today, approximately 70% of the world’s cacao is produced in West African countries like Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Sadly, exploitative practices like child labour and enslavement are still rife in these countries’ Cacao farms. Chocolate lovers can help by buying Fair Trade certified chocolate products and other responsibly grown cacao products. Fortunately, cacao can be grown in sustainable agroforestry alongside native rainforest trees especially in Latin America. Cacao’s sacred and medicinal properties are experiencing a renaissance among “chocolate shamans” around the world who drawn upon indigenous knowledge to make the ethical production and mindful consumption of cacao a healing spiritual experience.

Humanity and Cacao have a long-lasting love that continues to evolve over time, and has the potential to benefit plants, people, and the planet. Ponder the storied history of Cacao if you indulge in chocolate this Valentines Day.

Image credits to Mexicolore

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bobbydellmusic · 10 days

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Donando un árbol de cacao al parque morichal

Donando un árbol de cacao al parque Morichal. Cuarto árbol donado por este proyecto, primero en un espacio público. Actuando contra la deforestación, promoviendo biodiversidad y preservando cultura. Únete a mí en esta jornada. #cacao #naturaleza #comunida

Este es el cuarto árbol donado por este proyecto y es el primero en un espacio público. Este año asumí el compromiso de sembrar árboles de cacao en mi comunidad. La iniciativa responde a una necesidad urgente de cambiar la narrativa que tenemos sobre la naturaleza. Ante una oleada de deforestación, me veo en la necesidad de actuar personalmente aunque no soy experto en la materia (pero espero…

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healthyhoss · 7 months

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The Sweet Science of Chocolate: History and Health Benefit

Chocolate, the luscious treat beloved by millions worldwide, has an enchanting history and an array of surprising health benefits. From its ancient origins as a revered Mayan and Aztec beverage to its modern-day status as a beloved comfort food, chocolate has captivated our taste buds and provided numerous health perks along the way. A Sweet Journey Through History Chocolate, with its…

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confusedbyinterface · 30 days

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I like how when Harrow gives her Ninth House prayer at Canaan house, the emphasis on the rock being unrolled and the tomb never emptied means that, from a Christian perspective, her prayer feels as blasphemous and upsetting as it does to the other houses.

Like in universe it's because it feels like a morbid obsession with the possibility of the end of days, but if you've got a Christian background it feels like Harrow got asked to say grace and went

#the locked tomb #tlt #gideon the Ninth #happy easter to all the necromancers and cavaliers out there #shame about Jod making cacao trees extinct

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stellariii · 3 months

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Character designs and other things 💫

#cookie run #cookie run kingdom #cookie run ovenbreak #cookie run fanart #espresso cookie #moonlight cookie #affocacao #latte cookie #dark cacao cookie #strawberry crepe cookie #grand madeleine cookie #elder faerie cookie #millennial tree cookie #eldertree #espresseleine #sea fairy cookie

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cg-cookierun · 1 year

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Would they kick a child

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aphantimes · 11 months

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beans

#i have never drawn shadow #hope i did okay enough #cacao trees come from central and south america = angel island would have cacao trees = knuckles would eat cacao nibs #bonding over. beans #shadow the hedgehog #knuckles the echidna #aaphant art

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skybristle · 1 year

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REBLOGS > LIKES [tags appreciated!]

[NEW UPDATE!]

made a silly chart of all the gods in my fanon . Yes i drew all these icons. Yes im insane . it took like a week .

added: capsaicin and obsidian! also updated some urls

some of these ocs/ideas belong to @princesskouignamann and @c0okie-th0ughts !!!!!!!!!

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sundove88 · 6 months

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Cookie Run Ovenbreak and Kingdom- Which Legendary or Ancient are You?

Just something I wanted to do for fun. Enjoy!

January- Moonlight 🌙

February- Hollyberry 🍓

March- Fire Spirit 🔥

April- White Lily 🌸

May- Wind Archer 🍃

June- Pure Vanilla ⭐️

July- Sea Fairy 🌊

August- Golden Cheese 🧀

September- Black Pearl 🧜‍♀️

October- Timekeeper ⏰

November- Dark Cacao 🗡️

December- Millennial Tree 🌳

Which Ancient/Legendary are you? I got Pure Vanilla!

#livi’s rambles #cookie run #cookie run kingdom #crk #cookie run Ovenbreak #crob #moonlight cookie #hollyberry cookie #fire spirit cookie #white Lily cookie #wind archer cookie #pure vanilla cookie #sea fairy cookie #golden cheese cookie #black Pearl cookie #timekeeper cookie #dark cacao cookie #millennial tree cookie

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bendy10sp · 6 months

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Silly cookie sketches 💕💫

#cookie run #cookie run kingdom #burnt cheese cookie #golden cheese cookie #pure vanilla cookie #dark cacao cookie #purecacao #red velvet cookie #licorice cookie #redlico #digital art #fanart #cookie run fanart #wind archer cookie #millennial tree cookie #digitalart #art #healer cookie #WHY THIS THING HAS SO MANY LIKES WHAT

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katiajewelbox · 3 months

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Dear plant lovers, botanists, and farmers of Tumblr

I would like to write a post for my Katia Plant Scientist page about the origins of chocolate for Valentines' Day. Does anyone have original photos of the cacao plant and its pods? Even more exciting would be photos of chocolate being made from raw cacao! I would like to emphasise the indigenous American roots of cacao as a sacred plant in addition to chocolate's importance on Valentines' Day. Thank you so much in advance!

Here's a chocolatey dessert of chocolate mousse, black cherry sauce, and whipped cream as your reward!

#katia plant scientist #botany #plant biology #plants #plant science #chocolate #desserts #cacao #cacao tree #chocolate making #please help #send help

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bobbydellmusic · 10 days

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Donando un árbol de cacao al parque morichal

Donando un árbol de cacao al parque Morichal. Cuarto árbol donado por este proyecto, primero en un espacio público. Actuando contra la deforestación, promoviendo biodiversidad y preservando cultura. Únete a mí en esta jornada. #cacao #naturaleza #comunida

Este es el cuarto árbol donado por este proyecto y es el primero en un espacio público. Este año asumí el compromiso de sembrar árboles de cacao en mi comunidad. La iniciativa responde a una necesidad urgente de cambiar la narrativa que tenemos sobre la naturaleza. Ante una oleada de deforestación, me veo en la necesidad de actuar personalmente aunque no soy experto en la materia (pero espero…

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wangbotam · 3 days

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going back to my roots for a bit to draw the best ship ever

#cookie run #cookie run ovenbreak #cookie run kingdom #millennial tree cookie #dark cacao cookie #millennialcacao

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cupcakestreets · 8 days

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For my Cookie Run followers

Would you like an Artbook of a certain character, or any stickers, charms of a cookie? If so comment a cookie you want to see from me and I will consider it. Here are some examples of my cookie run art btw

#cookie run #cookie run kingdom #crk fanart #crk #clotted cream cookie #dark cacao cookie #ancient cookies #stardust cookie #millenial tree cookie #wind archer cookie #cookie run ovenbreak #cookie run oc #cookie run fanart

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neon-zipperooni · 2 months

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we ball, assorted headcanons

when amber sugar cookie sees a flower to collect pollen and nectar from, his bee instincts kick in and he goes "bzzzzzz" and starts flying over there and nobody can stop him until he attains the nectar

for people matcha cookie cares for, she'll sometimes randomly appear at 3AM with gifts for them

pure vanilla cookie is trying to keep up with the youth's slang, much to the misfortune of anyone around him (bonus points if you hc pure vanilla and dark cacao as married like i do so dark cacao just dies a little on the inside every time his husband says the word "swag"), PV is also good friends with millennial tree cookie and the slang is starting to rub off on him too. oh no.

sea fairy cookie and moonlight cookie are the mothers of the five mermaid sisters as well as abyss monarch cookie, thus making stardust cookie an uncle

dino-sour cookie is trans (FtM) and when he came out sour belt IMMEDIATELY got to work sewing some masculine clothes for him

also pond dino cookie is dino-sour's adoptive child and i will die on this hill

shadow milk cookie hates jukebox musicals, but otherwise the man LOVES musicals and can and will break into a musical number while terrorizing people, despite being a twisted freaking cycle path whatever sane part of him is left wants to catch up on all the plays and musicals he missed while sealed away

if you throw down bird seed any of the birdlike or bird adjacent cookies (wind archer, blue slushy, red panna cotta, sugar swan, crowberry, stardust, golden cheese, smoked cheese, etc.) would feel the urge to fly/walk over and. peck peck the bird seed

dark choco cookie is touched starved and surprisingly easily flustered

milk cookie is very physically affectionate and gives really good hugs and is even MORE easily flustered (darkmilk is my roman empire)

twizzly gummy cookie took her band of misfits to the barbenheimer premiere

the beast cookies experience massive culture shock when they see the modern cookie world, it's like showing an iphone to your grandparents

okay mermaid's tale spoilers in this one kinda so look away if you haven't seen it yet and this one is more of a rejection of canon than a headcanon but the mermaid sisters, especially crimson coral, were NOT all like "well at least she got the strength she wanted to protect the seas now she'll be okay" they were utterly devastated at what white pearl cookie had become barely resembling the kind mermaid she once was, crimson coral sometimes contemplates swimming over there to see her again but she has to keep the other tearcrown residents safe (they didn't seem nearly as fazed as they should've been imo)

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