Happy National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day from the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve!

Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we take celebrating all sorts of creatures very seriously, even the ones you might not find lurking in the shadows of our forest. That's right, today we're setting aside some time to appreciate a delightful treat – the chocolate covered raisin – in honor of National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day!

These sweet and chewy snacks are a match made in mythological heaven (or perhaps the earthly paradise some believe is guarded by the benevolent Yeti – a creature rumored to have a fondness for both sweet and savory treats). The rich, decadent chocolate enveloping the plump, juicy raisin creates a textural and flavor contrast that's truly irresistible.

But did you know that chocolate covered raisins have a surprisingly long history? Evidence suggests that confections very similar to our modern chocolate covered raisins were enjoyed by European nobility as far back as the 14th century! Perhaps these delectable treats were even offered to appease temperamental dragons or mischievous sprites – after all, who could resist the lure of a perfectly proportioned chocolate covered raisin?

So, on this National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day, we at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve encourage you to grab a handful of these tasty morsels and celebrate with us! Who knows, maybe a friendly cryptid will catch a whiff of your chocolatey bounty and decide to pay you a visit (though we can't guarantee they'll share!).