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October 2007 Cocoa Club Newsletter
There’s lots going on this month…breast cancer awareness, football
and especially one of our favorite chocolate holidays-Halloween!
Local Events:
"The Fur Ball" by Project Pet October 13. Tickets also available
online at www.projectpet.com.
Proceeds from the Fur Ball will assist Project Pet in building a
regional adoption and outreach Center as well as support ongoing
lifesaving efforts of pets.
Upcoming Chocolate Events:
10th Annual Chocolate Show in New York City
For those of you who love New York shopping don’t forget to plan your
weekend during the 10th Annual Chocolate Show from Friday
November 9 to November 11th! Chocolate week in New York
follows November 4-11. There is the famous chocolate fashion show event
plus chocolatiers from all over the world!
For more information go to:
www.chocolateshow.com
Charleston Chocolate Walking Tour
Don’t forget the upcoming Charleston Chocolate Walking Tour for the
holiday season! Tickets are on sale already for December 2007 and
February 2008! Tickets available at
http://www.zerve.com/CulinaryTour/Seduce
Product of the Month:
Our candles are coming in new scents before Christmas! Keep us in
mind for your holiday gift given"! Our signature
chocolate kiss candle is great too!
Coming soon!
Coffee and Chocolate Candles
Strawberry and Chocolate Candles
Coconut Lime and Chocolate Candles
October 2007 Recipes
Chicks Love Chocolate® Football
Party Mix
An easy game-day recipe, ready in minutes! A guaranteed winner!
¾ cups packed brown sugar
6 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 Tbsp light corn syrup
¼ tsp baking soda
1 cup mini pretzels
¾ cup honey roasted peanuts
3 cups corn cereal squares
3 cups rice cereal squares
¾ cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Melt the first three ingredients together in the microwave for 1
minute. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved. Stir in pretzels,
nuts, and cereals. Microwave mixture again for 3 minutes, stirring every
minute. Line baking sheet with wax paper and spread mixture out on top,
allowing cooling for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted chocolate and
refrigerate for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate is set. Break mix into
pieces and place in bowl to serve.
Yields approximately 8 cups.
Chicks Love Chocolate® Oktoberfest
Chili
A great addition to our fall recipe collection with just a hint of
cocoa! (Your secret ingredient)
You will need:
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 pound ground chuck or ground round beef (may be omitted if you like
vegetarian style)
2-3 small onions chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp ground cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped fine
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 can tomatoes (28 ounces), undrained
1 cup water
1 can black beans (14 ounces), drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans (14 ounces), drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
Directions:
In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef
and sauté until browned. Add onions, chili powder, cumin and cayenne
pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring
occasionally. Add green peppers and garlic, sauté for a few minutes. Add
cocoa, tomatoes, and water, and then bring to a boil. Add kidney beans,
black beans and corn. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-25
minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortilla chips and
sour cream or plain yogurt and chives.
Chicks Love Chocolate® Halloween
Hot Cocoa
Creamy and calming for a night of scary movie watching!
Place all ingredients in a crock pot or medium saucepan:
½ cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup of hot water
4 cups whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
Simmer over low heat, stirring gently until desired hotness.
Serve with marshmallow fluff or whipped cream!
Happy Fall everyone!
Melanie
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