CHOCO-QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.” ~Linda Grayson from "The Pickwick Papers"
VANCOUVER SWEET & SAVORY WALK
Love food, history and walking? Join Chocolate Tasting & More on Saturday, October 15, from 2-5:30 pm to experience the intellectual with the delectable on this exciting new foodie neighborhood stroll. Tantalize your taste buds with a sizzling Italian classic, sink your teeth into samples from a boutique bakery, enjoy an Egyptian sandwich and unique Turkish coffee, and take a trip to the Islands without ever having to leave the mainland. Also discover the stories behind the art, buildings and squares of this historical neighborhood. Advanced registration is required and taken until 4 pm Friday, Oct. 14th. Visit our website for more info and special introductory pricing. Reserve your spot(s) today!
CHOCO-PHRASE OF THE MONTH
October is Fair Trade Month. Show your support by purchasing certified fair trade chocolate. By doing so you insure that your product is made in a socially and environmentally sustainable manner, the cacao growers receive the highest price for their beans so they can provide more food for their families and give their children the opportunity to attend school. Need some ideas? Divine Chocolate, Equal Exchange and Theo Chocolate are all fair trade companies. Your purchases have the power to both tantalize your taste buds and make important global changes.
UPCOMING CHOCOWALKS
Our three Chocolate Walking Tours (Downtown Portland, Lake Oswego and the Pearl/West End), are a great way for residents and visitors to explore the most delicious nooks and crannies of these Metro neighborhoods. Remaining Chocolate Walks for the 2011 season are: Saturday, November 19th in The Pearl/West End and Sunday, December 4th in Downtown Portland. Can't make these particular dates? Contact us to set up a fun and memorable adventure for your company employees, clients, or your closest chocolate-loving friends. Click here for more details and to register today.
CHOCO-DAYS AHEAD
Think October is all about beer? Well, think again. October 18th is National Cupcake Day. Be sure to visit Cupcake Jones for your sweet fix. Gluten intolerant? Then Crave Bakeshop in Lake Oswego is the place to be. Later in the month, on October 28th to be exact, is National Chocolate Day. Why not visit this site to select a scrumptious recipe to share with family and friends? They’ll be glad you did!
CHOCO-CLASSES & TASTINGS
Looking for something fun to do on a chilly autumn evening? There is a hands-on class and a few arm chair tastings coming up in early November. Please check this link for more info. Register today to secure your spot(s). Hope to see you there!
MORSEL OF CHOCO-HISTORY
What did Milton Hershey, John Cadbury and Joseph Fry have in common? They were of the Quaker faith and developed self-contained communities to house their workers near their chocolate factories. When England’s Cadbury needed to expand in 1879, they did so in a rural area that would become known as Bournville. It would also become the name of their dark chocolate bar. A few weeks ago Kraft, the new owners of Cadbury, announced that the Bournville factory will be turned into a global chocolate center concentrating on new product development and technology for chocolate manufacturing. Nice to know that chocolate will once again be the focus of this historic town.
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