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Coffee Break: International chocolate day

by Anna Reed

September 13, 2016

Chocolate at Patisserie 46
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Can you smell it in the air? It's International Chocolate Day.

A day to celebrate all things chocolate, it occurs on the birthday of Milton S. Hershey - the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company - who was born today in 1857. Before he came onto the scene, chocolate was a decadence only afforded by the rich. Hershey started offering an affordable chocolate bar starting in 1900, and the Hershey's kiss starting in 1907.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention chocolate in the lyrics?

Songs played

Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk - Rufus Wainwright
Savoy Truffle - The Beatles
Chocolate Jesus - Tom Waits
More Songs About Chocolate and Girls - The Undertones
Chocolate and Strawberries - The Januaries
Chocolate On My Tongue - The Wood Brothers
Chocolate Rain - Tay Zonday
Chocolate City - Parliament

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? We at Oake & Riley think you do, and we want to bring coffee and treats from Gigi's Cafe to your workplace. Let us know why you'd like a Coffee Break - or request your own idea for a future topic.