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Chocolate with a Conscience

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:41:59 +0000

Welcome. “Chocolate with a Conscience” is where you have just arrived. Chocolate has found its way into your heart and body, but has

Wine and Chocolate

it reached your soul? What is she talking about, I just came here to buy some chocolate online!

Not just any chocolate… the best chocolates are made by farmers that are fairly compensated and preserve the delicate ecosystem of their rain forests. (known as Fair Trade or Direct Trade) By ethical chocolate makers that partner with the farmers then transform cocoa beans with few ingredients with integrity and love to capture chocolates true essence in your dark chocolate bar.

My mission though Exotic Chocolate Tasting is to bring awareness of the people that created the chocolate, the chocolate health benefits, and to demonstrate how to mindfully savor every morsel for your well being in a guided tasting experience.

Explore this site, whether you decide to book an event or make a purchase, leave with a little more intent for your soul.

In Deed and in Truth we are all one.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Dark Cooking Chocolate?

Roxanne Browning — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:38:59 +0000

Also, could you make chocolate out of coffee beans?
I mean, both cocoa and coffee beans have a very bitter taste and their shapes are similar.

Dark chocolate has far more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate. It is good for the heart since it lowers the blood pressure and it lowers the cholesterol level. It has serotonin which acts as anti-depressant. It also stimulates endorphin production which gives the feeling of happiness.

Diabetic Friendly Chocolate – Chocolate Health Benefits

Roxanne Browning — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:57:42 +0000

http://www.ChocolateHealthBenefits.ca

Would you like to learn more about the astonishing health benefits of the world’s premier diabetic friendly chocolate? Visit our website now to claim your complimentary report to discover whether chocolate and diabetes can really go together. You will never think of chocolate the same way again.

Video created by http://www.warrenwojnowski.com

Duration : 0:1:42

Press is Sweet on Exotic Chocolate Tasting

Roxanne Browning — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:38:26 +0000

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Is Healthy Chocolate A Scam?

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:15:42 +0000

This video looks at the importance of antioxidants to our health – and suggests that healthy dark chocolate is one of the most effective and tasty ways of getting the required amount!

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Host an Exotic Chocolate Tasting

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:57:59 +0000

Click to short video of events

Roxanne will guide you and your guests on a journey discovering chocolates from Madagascar, the Amazon rain forest and tropical Islands paired with wine or straight up. A passport around the world from your home, office, restaurant or wine bar. An affordable luxury creating a smart and distinct event that is both entertaining and educational, providing value within budget. Have fun with friends, family, coworkers, or business associates in this palate pleasing adventure!

Tasting chocolate is different than eating chocolate
Single-origin chocolate makers rely on the flavor of the cacao bean to shine. Unique as a snowflake, each handcrafted bar will have a distinct flavor profile. Enjoy these award winning chocolates while discovering their journey from the bean to the bar, how they sustain the rainforests and its indigenous people and mindfully savor each bite for your well being.

Chocolate & wine…now that’s a perfect sensory experience! The concept of chocolate enhancing the flavors and nuances of wine is proven each time a guest has that second sip with the chocolate. An “aha!” moment follows — Infusion of flavors using all the senses will reveal a fun new way to enjoy these beloved pleasures. Beer/spirits chocolate pairings are also available. See the video below for a peek!

Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event

A Chocolate Pairing or Tasting includes:

Each event can be customized to meet your needs:
• The world of chocolate – an interactive presentation – History of chocolate, how it’s made, the health benefits, and what to look for and avoid on a chocolate bar label
• Guided tasting of flights of chocolate; from 3 to 6 organic Direct Trade dark, milk, white, fusion, raw from 60%-80% cacao from all over the world
• Chocolate tasting place mats for rating; describe the aromas, textures and flavors

Your venue or at wine bars, winery or restaurants. Details & pricing to host an Exotic Chocolate Tasting, call or email Roxanne at 631-252-0658 ExoticChocolateTasting@gmail.com

See listing of public events on the right panel in the New York area

GIFT CERTIFICATES – Available for all public events. Sent by email or snail mail. References available upon request

Exotic Chocolate Tasting is on the air!

Roxanne Browning — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:33:59 +0000

Reservations now taken for the Chocolate Covered Wine Dinner at A Mano Osteria & Wine Bar on Long Islands East End, November 28 at 5 pm www.amanorestaurant.com

Interview with Roxanne on Chef Extraordinaire Tom Schaudel radio talk show aired Sept. 25 WHLI 1100 AM Tom Schaudel, owner of famed restaurants Cool Fish and A Mano; the author of Playing with Fire and host of his radio show of the same name. Tom, along with his co-host, Malibu Sue, talk chocolate, wine and even pair wines with artisan chocolates on the air! Passionate foodies salivate over his show and I was honored to be his guest. Listen on the WHLI website (click on Sept. 25) or click on the podcast link below.

PODCAST: “Playing with Fire” http://podcast.whli.com/whli/2605484.mp3

News on Exotic Chocolate Tasting

Roxanne Browning — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:09:11 +0000

Northport’s Former Mayor Says Nothing Follows Politics Better Than Wine & Chocolate

Roxanne has always been a woman who follows her passions. She worked in advertising and then in politics as Northport’s mayor for ten years. She enjoyed the positive role she played in improving the environment and quality of life for her neighbors in a town that she loves. She then went out in search of another rewarding profession and that is when she stumbled upon the world of chocolate…read the full article

Exotic Chocolate Tasting Kits

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:15:59 +0000

Do-it-yourself Chocolate Tasting Kits for your home or office indulgence. Chocolate is no longer a guilty pleasure…just pure joy, good for you and a mood booster. All bars are full size, made by American Artisan Chocolatiers of organic, Fair trade chocolate and bean-to-bar from far away places we dream to visit. The three collections are a distinct variety of flavors and nuances that will awaken the taste buds and excite the mind. Using all the senses you and your guests will become chocolate aficionados and experience a truly memorable event.

All the kits would make a great gift for chocolate lovers!

Included in the Exotic Chocolate Tasting kits:

Chocolate tasting place mats for rating; describe the aromas, textures and flavors.
Exotic Chocolate Tasting Kit-Fruit of the Rainforests Collection
A guide for the host for palate cleansers and settings.
A handout on the chocolate health benefits-adds to a guilt free evening!

Plantation Sensation – 4 bars serves up to 12 guests
Perfect for a romantic affair for two with plenty left for another day or share with party guests to top off a night of fun. Single-origins, blends and fusion bars.
$35 + shipping

Fruit of the Rainforests – 6 bars serves up to 18 guests
For the serious foodies, experience blissful ecstasy with this full range of chocolates from six countries. Single-origins, blends, raw and fusion bars.
$49 + shipping

Love Match – Chocolates made for wine – each half-pound bar serves 20-30 guests
This collection of wine specific chocolates originates from Ghana, Africa. Each bar matches up the wines for you that take the guess work out of wine and chocolate pairing. Milk, medium, and extra dark chocolates.
$45 + shipping

Click on the Products Page for more details and to order

Exotic Chocolate for Valentines Day

Roxanne Browning — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:38:59 +0000

Are you in the dark this Valentines Day on what to give your sweetie? If a box of chocolates were picked over last year and had to toss it because it was just not worth the calories, it’s time to look at chocolate in a whole new light. Quality dark chocolate is guilt-free; it possesses health benefits and even helps with weight control. YES it does! (See Chocolate Health Benefits)

With names like Tibetan Tiger Heart and Scarlet Caramel, it's a sweet gift this Valentines Day from Oliver Kita. Click for Details

If you want to really think outside the candy box and show your love this year with a gift that says you care about your sweetheart and others less fortunate, Fair Trade Chocolate is a responsible solution. Not only are you giving a love bit with each piece, you are helping some of the poorest people in the world. Fair Trade guarantees that cocoa farmers receive a fair price and also sustains the rain forests.

In a sea of Whitman Samplers, a non-traditional gift of organic, hand crafted, fusion truffles or single-origin chocolate bars from Madagascar is not only delectable, exotic, healthy and “green,” it’s still one of life’s affordable luxuries…indulge.

Browse my site to find that special love bit, go to buy chocolates online. Exotic Chocolate Tasting will deliver your own Do-it-yourself Chocolate Tasting Kit for a unique get together with your sweetie and friends. Contact Roxanne for details.

Photo Contest!

The first 5 to name the starlet and what movie this photo is from will receive a free organic, Fair Trade Chocolate bar. Deadline February 7.

Name her & the movie for free chocolate