love in the time of xocolatl.

chocolate that is. more specifically, chocolate cakes. other than the serotonin and the phenylethylamine and what other happiness-inducing substances there are in chocolate, there's something about dark chocolate cakes that instantly lights me up.

it's always crave at first sight. or at first read from the menu. the desire increasing at the sight of chocolate syrup toppings, chocolate shavings, marshmallows, cherries, nuts, whipped cream, icing and imagining how it would linger in your mouth. yum. it pierces the taste buds like cupid's arrow shafts digging deep into your heart. you just have to have a slice.

but i barely finish a slice all by myself. most often, i share a slice with a friend or a loved one.

that's why chocolate cakes are love. while you can't get enough of a scrumptious slice, it's best when shared - over coffee, over laughter, over long talks, over silly chats - with well, people you love and love to be with. that'll leave you craving for more chocolate, but i guess that's part of its irresistible charm.

and you look forward to your next chocolate cake slice. and who you could share it with. but of course, if you've fallen in love with chocolate cake so much as to learn how to make it, like i have, baking chocolate cakes is a greater love.

and way sweeter.