HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Chocolate and romance seem to go hand in hand. May cupid's arrow and lots of chocolate find their way into your heart and stomach! If you have a sweetheart you'd like to pamper this holiday, consider our gift certificates. These popular items are good for any scheduled public Neighborhood Chocolate Walk and are valid a year from the date of purchase. Through Tuesday, February 15, they will be available at the lower 2010 price.
CHOCO-QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Always serve too much hot fudge sauce on hot fudge sundaes. It makes people overjoyed, and puts them in your debt."
~Judith Olney, author of The Joy of Chocolate
THREE CHOCOLATE ROUTES
You can now register for Chocolate Tasting and More's March Neighborhood Chocolate Walks here. We'll be exploring Lake Oswego's sweetest nooks and crannies on Saturday, March 19th. Join us on a special mid-week Spring Break Pearl Walk on Wednesday, March 23rd and a Downtown Portland chocolate search on Saturday, March 26th. If you have a private group of five or more that wants to go "chocolating," contact us to set up your sweet adventure.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUTS DAY
Here's a quick recipe to whip up and enjoy this February 25th. Try the Chocolate Covered Almond Acorns with other coatings, such as shredded coconut or nibs, for a variety in taste, color and texture. Can't think of a better way to get your daily doses of chocolate and protein!
PARTNERS IN CHOCOLATE
Why not peruse through our list of Participating Downtown, Pearl and Lake Oswego Businesses, and treat yourself to chocolate delicacies all month long! Let's think local and make this a great month of love for these wonderful merchants.
CHOCO-WORD OF THE MONTH
The process of tempering, which gives chocolate its shine and snap, can be very intimidating to many people. However, this need not be the case. By adjusting the temperature of melted chocolate in a very specific fashion, one can cause one of six crystals in the cocoa butter to predominate and align just right. This can be accomplished manually or through the help of a machine. Check this video to find out how to properly temper chocolate with master chocolatier Jacques Torres.
CHOCOLATE & CHAI
Check out our most recent blog post containing a recipe for this deliciously exotic hot beverage. It may become your winter favorite.
CHOCOLATE MEETUP
The Portland Chocolate Lovers' Meetup was started to gather chocolate lovers together and explore the world of our favorite food group. If you live in the Portland, Oregon area, love meeting fellow food enthusiasts, and want to discover new and exciting chocolate in all forms, then please join us. Get more information by clicking here. Hope to see you at our next Meetup!
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