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New York Chocolate Show hits town this weekend.

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

The first day of the New York Chocolate show is a chocoholics dream. If you happen to be in town this weekend it’s a must.

I’ve already overdosed on some delectable treats but that was yesterday and I’m craving another Salt of the Earth cookie. I suggest all varieties but especially salted double chocolate cookies , que rico!

There are samples among samples of Hot chocolate from specialist like Mariebelle chocolatiers, vegan chocolates that look like works of art by Oliver Kita ,who has Brooklynites flocking over the bridge to pick up his special Cognac chocolates, even chocolate wines like The Chocolate Wine Shop

 

Chocolate Wine shop

 

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a coco inspired  breakfast along with many other media people and Chef Zac Young ,Top pastry chef and formerly of Top Chef TV. He and his good friend bacon fat ( I know !) created an amazing dessert /breakfast  Chocolate bacon hazelnut pecan sticky buns oh my! Since bacon is not something it eat this was quite astonishing but I did have little bacon less taste to satisfy my curiosity.

See the video here eZMhjBjn-hU

 

Final version was delicous!

Chocolate bacon hazelnet sticky bun

 

And there is so much more to see and taste.

 

Salt of the Earth Bakery has incredible cookies and brownies combined salt from Malaysia, Kona Salt from Hawaii a delicious combo

Grab up an Oliver Kita holiday chocolate box while they last.

One of my favorite places near Jersey City.
Venture out to Hoboken to Ultra Marinos for Latin Hot Coco. It’s so worth the trip

Healthier organic chocolate by Gnosis

Chocolate Rouge wine

Mariebelle choolate a french favorite in NYC

 

Exhibits by Vanessa Greenly chocolatier and Food Networks Laurie and Paul creating life size art.

This Marie Antionette was created by Vanessa Greenly. Life size art was in the process of being created at press time and updated photos will be obtained.

Marie Antionette in the early stages

 

Walking around the show this weekend will ignite all of you tasting senses . Stop by the New York Chocolate show at  Metropolitan Pavillian today or tomorrow and bring a coat for their coat drive to benefit  victims Hurricane Sandy.

 

 

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Weekend snacking that wont break the scale

Sunday, October 21st, 2012

Like most foodies I am a snacker. Cold weather is snacking weather but instead of munching on fatty snacks I have vowed to keep them healthy and tasty.

As a certified chocoholic nothing beats a warm hot brownie but who needs all the unwanted calories? Brownie lovers the wait is over Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle has arrived at the local Fairway market finally ! At 150 calories for 6 pieces there is no guilt. If you have ever longed for the crunchy chocolate part of a brownie these are a must. I first heard of Sheila G and co this summer at the Snack attack media event in NY. Where these became the talk of the floor. Available In several favors including : chocolate chip, toffee chip , traditional walnut. Try them in the oven for 5 minutes for an extra treat. Excuse me I, running to Fairway market.

On the salty side I am really enjoying a gluten free crackers called Crunchmaster . I had a chance to try the multigrain cracker among other flavors . These are so good and light , made with rice flour and includes sesame seats and flax seeds. I suggest them alone or with soup or dip of choice. At Only 140 calories for 15 crackers this is a good crunchy way snack to add to this list.

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Sheila G’s Brownie brittle

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Crunch master crackers

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Indulge in Chocolate from Carol’s Daughter

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Tis the season of chocolate. It’s everywhere you look during the holiday season. Now thanks to Carol’s Daughter you can indulge your tresses in a chocolate delight.

 

 

The Chocolat Collection by Carol's Daughter

 

The new Chocolat Smoothing Collection was recently launched as a repairing collection for frizzy fried hair. The formula promises to tackle damaged hair and transform it. The secret ingredient is Kervais a hyper active plant protein that rebuilds hair by filling in lifted cuticles. Cacao extract ,vegetable protein and sunflower seed oil are other ingredients used throughout the product line.

Gift Idea : Dress up the Chocolat Collection in a box with your own customized M&Ms for a friend.

 

The Chocolat Collection includes :

ChocolÄt SMOOTHING SHAMPOO: Formulated with Amenolado Cacao sourced from Ecuador and West Africa, this replenishing shampoo gently cleanses with coconut-derived cleansers. Vegetable-derived protein acts like the natural Keratin in hair to strengthen and smooth each strand. $18

 

ChocolÄt SMOOTHING CONDITIONER: Cacao extract smoothes and vegetable protein rebuilds as Sunflower Seed Oil creates a high-shine, lightweight moisture seal for a sleek finish. $20

 

ChocolÄt SMOOTHING BLOW DRY CREAM: In addition to softening Cacao Extract and strengthening vegetable proteins, this blow dry formula harnesses the smoothing, reparative, shine-enhancing power of soy protein. $24

 

 

Carol’s Daughter Chocolät Smoothing Collection is available at Carol’s Daughter Stores, Carolsdaughter.com, Macy’s, Dillard’s and Regis Salons nationwide

 

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