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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!

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.

Dark Chocolate Antioxidant: Chocolate is Good For You

Roxanne Browning — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:34:16 +0000

http://www.dark-chocolate-antioxidant.com Dark Chocolate Antioxidants: Body Defender and Protector is good for you. Believe it or not, chocolate is very good for your overall heath! Here are a few things to back up the health benefits of chocolate

Duration : 0:1:49

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Roxanne Browning — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:50:19 +0000

http://www.celestialhealing.net/healthintro..htm
Looking for a guilt free treat that is healthy, high in antioxidants and promotes longevity? Well look no further! Dark Chocolate is the right snack for YOU!!! This video will give a list of health benefits of Dark Chocolate in addition to explaining the various illnesses and diseases that dark chocolate can prevent.

Duration : 0:9:2

Norma Miller Testimonial – Dystonia and Xocai’s Healthy Chocolate

Roxanne Browning — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:24:18 +0000

This video testimony shows how Xocai’s healthy chocolate helped Norma overcome the effects of general dystonia. It is a very powerful testimonial. Xocai’s products are extremely high in antioxidants and flavonoids, which have many health benefits. Please contact the person that referred you to this video for more information about healthy chocolate.

Duration : 0:2:46

Press is Sweet on Exotic Chocolate Tasting

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

Edible East End Dec 2012

Health Benefits of Chocolate

Roxanne Browning — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:54:18 +0000

Lissa Coffey visits the Chocolatebox Cafe in Malibu, California where the stars shop for their gourmet chocolates and treats. Also included: gift ideas for chocoholics!

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Dark Chocolate – Health Benefits

Roxanne Browning — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:13:39 +0000

Before bypassing those chocolate gift baskets containing things like chocolate truffles, toffee, and dipped fruit, consider the health benefits of chocolate. This may put chocolate gifts back on the shopping list because premium chocolate can actually be good for the body. In addition, there is vegan chocolate for those who enjoy an animal-free lifestyle. Why not do a body good while enjoying a tasty treat?

Chocolate comes from the seed of the cacao tree and has been consumed since about 1,100 BC. The Aztecs were one of many Mesoamerican civilizations to make chocolate beverages. Chocolate has gone on to become one of the most popular types of food in the world. Chocolate gifts come in animal shapes during certain holidays, such as eggs and bunnies on Easter, hearts on Valentine’s Day, and coins on Hanukkah.

Though it is mainly consumed for pleasure, there are several health benefits of chocolate. The circulatory system is positively affected by dark chocolates or cocoa. Research is currently exploring benefits including brain stimulation, anticancer and antidiarrheal qualities, and cough prevention. However, it is important that decadent chocolate pieces be consumed in moderation to prevent obesity resulting from fat content, milk, and sugars.

According to sources in the medical community, dark chocolates have health benefits not witnessed in other varieties. People with high blood pressure or who are worried about heart disease are now enjoying chocolate truffles and other premium chocolate to address the conditions. Health benefits of chocolate of the dark variety include lowering blood pressure levels for those who have mild high blood pressure and have reached a certain age. However, the extra calories from eating chocolate should be balanced by consuming less of other foods.

Dark chocolates also contain antioxidants that consume destructive free radicals. These harmful molecules can lead to ailments like heart disease if they become too prevalent. However, milk can interfere with the body’s absorption of these antioxidants, so it should not be consumed with dark chocolate. Chocolate should be used to replace other sweets rather than healthy foods and as mentioned before, moderation is the key.

Those who want to enjoy even more of the health benefits of chocolate may want to try vegan chocolate. This premium chocolate is made with cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, sugar, vanilla, and brown sugar subjected to a non-bone char process. Vegan chocolate gifts include toffee, pecans, cashews, chocolate bars, and chocolate truffles.

http://www.ChocolatePeaces.com

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NY’s Chocolate Sommelier Ventured to Amazon for Extreme Research

Roxanne Browning — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:44:14 +0000

Roxanne Harvesting a cacao pod

Roxanne recently traveled to the Kallari Cocoa Cooperative in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest to learn chocolate making from the cacao pod to the bar. Living with a host family in their thatched roof hut in the small Kichwa village of Ilayacu, the community welcomed her interest on how they have been harvesting cacao for centuries. Her hands-on experience will be incorporated into her wine and chocolate events in the New York area.

Luis opening a cacao pod

The origins of cacao began there thousands of years ago, when the Kichwa farmers harvested and sold the valued beans to the Incas to create the “Food of the gods”. Today, Kallari Chocolate is on of the few farmer-owned chocolate bars and has created sustainable income so Kichwa people can fulfill basic family needs without logging the rainforests or giving up their land to oil companies.

The experience enriched Roxannes’ ability to convey the importance of location, cocoa bean variety and the terroir that make up the flavor profile of chocolate. Additionally, it put a face on the farmers who produce the product–an important part of the growing farm-to-plate education trend.

Most people think that fine dark chocolate comes from France, Switzerland or Pennsylvania, and don’t know it’s a fruit grown in a tropical climate.

Knowing the source of their food empowers consumers, they can make a choice between sustainable chocolate versus commercial chocolate made from bulk cocoa beans imported from West African countries that exploit child slaves.

Inside a fermented bean showing 3 varieties

Once they are aware, will consumers opt for the bar, chocolate bunny or Santa made from commercial chocolate or Direct or Fair Trade chocolate? Roxanne’s mission is to bring awareness so that they will opt for the one that helps, not hurts children from other nations.

To view a photo essay on the trip, visit the Exotic Chocolate Tasting Face Book Page Go to photos tab

Exotic Chocolate Tasting Events video

Roxanne Browning — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:22:15 +0000