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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.

Lucy brings new meaning to chocolate online!

Roxanne Browning — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:45:59 +0000

The classic episode of Lucy and Ethel chocolate tasting on a fast moving assembly line is still great fun and will leave you in tears. The most memorable scene from the entire I love Lucy series and the most viewed on YouTube …watch and enjoy. SPEED IT UP A LITTLE!

Wine and Chocolate Pairing Class

Roxanne Browning — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:14:59 +0000

A Palate Pleasing Adventure!

Perfect for foodies that want something new, or for anyone who wants to enhance their appreciation of wine and chocolate while having fun! Learn how to identify the complimentary flavors of wine and chocolate using all the senses and discover a fun new way to enjoy your favorite pleasures.

Each wine bar, winery or restaurant will be a different experience. Like a snowflake, each pairing is unique. New York’s Chocolate Sommelier does the hard work finding the pairing that will compliment…you enjoy!

Spa at Trump – Wellness Chocolate & Biodynamic Wine Pairing

Roxanne Browning — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:15:22 +0000

Tuesday, April 26 7-9pm Trump Soho Hotel-Spa at Trump
246 Spring Street, NY, NY

Antidote Chocolate, made from a blend of raw and roasted organic Ecuadorian cacao, dried fruits, flowers and spices for purity and nutrition are paired up with biodynamic red wines from South America’s acclaimed wine regions.

Roxanne Browning, New York’s Chocolate Sommelier from Exotic Chocolate Tasting and Matt Spirn from The Northport Tasting Room will be your guides though this relaxed evening that will awaken all your senses… and enrich your mind. Chocolate maker, Red Thalhammer will share her knowledge of chocolate health benefits of her chocolates named after Greek goddesses.

Experience this first time event at the luxurious and peaceful setting of the Spa at Trump. Treat your body, mind and soul with the gift and the “Food of the gods.”

Event was a great success, fun had by all. Photos and video will be posted on my Face Book page shortly.

Exotic Chocolate Tasting

Roxanne Browning — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:01:23 +0000

http://www.exoticchocolatetasting.com How to enjoy the nuances of fine chocolate and savor its many dimensions and sensations. Four friends sample single-origin dark chocolate bars; hints of spices and other complex overtures to elegant truffles. Much like a wine tasting, your taste buds explode by one of life’s indulgences that is actually good for you.

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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

Chocolate & Wine for Valentine’s Day

Roxanne Browning — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:04:59 +0000

Ready for wine, chocolate and romance? The perfect match… smooth, rich, and full of surprises. A sure way to score points for the “romantically challenged.” Exotic Chocolate Tasting has scheduled many public events to celebrate the sweetest day of the year.

Choose between Long Island Vineyards, Wine Bars and several Restaurants for Chocolate Covered Wine Dinners. Roxanne, New York’s Chocolate Sommelier working with chefs and wine makers to create this exciting pairings that will awaken all our senses!

See “Events-public” links on the right side panel for the venues. Pricing ranges from $18-$65 for wine & chocolate pairings; Chocolate Covered Dinners – 4-course at Bistro 72 is $72 per person, Amarelle is 6-course for $96 per person. Call for info at the numbers provided or contact Roxanne. Book early, they will be in hot! GIFT CERTIFICATES – Sent by email or snail mail

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

Exotic Chocolate Tasting with Champagne

Roxanne Browning — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:54:14 +0000

Exotic Chocolate Tasting is honored to be presenting a chocolate and champagne event to benefit Breast Cancer research at Flute Gramercy in New York City on October 5th. To attend: http://sipofbubbles.eventbrite.com/

Romancing the Vine

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:26:47 +0000

A three-course dinner paired with international wines followed by artisan chocolates paired with ports in a guided dessert tasting. The Northport Tasting Room and Exotic Chocolate Tasting’s Chocolate Sommelier Roxanne, brought a unique evening of exceptional tasting pleasures to The Crestwood Manor.