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"There is no metaphysics on earth like chocolates." - Fernando Pessoa (Portuguese poet)
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"There is no metaphysics on earth like chocolates." - Fernando Pessoa (Portuguese poet)
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"Chocolate is one of the most delicious and noble factors of our whole existence."- Dr. Chantal Favre-Bismuth. Quoted in Mort Rosenblum's book, 'Chocolate, A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light'
updated by @Soft centred: 09/12/15 17:25:35
Quotable Quotes
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Those of you who love quotable quotes may like to know I have recently published a 100-page book which is choc-full of them. Called The Language of Chocolates, it is a collection of sayings, definitions, allusions, connections and illustrations (mostly my own) on everything there is to like about chocolates. Sara Jane Stanes, one of the founders of the Academy of Chocolate in the UK, described it as utterly compelling and enjoyable; and Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat , said it was scrumptious. I think it is an ideal handbook or reference for chocophiles - a book that can be taken everywhere, and something to be reached for when in need of an elegant snack, or some sweet inspiration. If you would like to obtain a box, I mean a copy, for yourself, the book is available from www.amazon.com and other online booksellers. Here is a picture of he cover:
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather a skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO-HOO, what a ride!"Anon.
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Attributed to Catherine Zeta-Jones:"The Only Thing Better Than Sex is Sex With Chocolate On It."
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"Exercise is a dirty word... Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate." Chocolate Shop Online | Date Filipina Online
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There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATELinda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"I so totally agree.
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I prefer not to think of them as "problems" but as "challenges" though I understand Art's position on this.
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"The problem with chocolate, is that every step is the most important step." - Art Pollard interview with Park City, what an understatement!
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I was recently sent this little-known by Alexander Pushkin. It was written shortly after he was advised to abstain from chocolate (for the sake of his health!). Perhaps he should have changed his doctor instead.Requiem for a Chocolate PralineI loved you, and I probably still do,And for a while the feeling may remain ....But let my love no longer trouble you,I do not wish to cause you any pain.I loved you; and the hopelessness I knew,The jealousy, the shyness - though in vain -Made up a love so tender and so trueAs may God grant you to be loved again.
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As well as a passion for chocolates I also have a passion for chocolate quotes. I have been collecting them for many years and will be publishing book of them soon. Most of the quotes will be my own (amusing images, definitions, and insights), but I'm also flavoring the book with quotes from others, as well as with illustrations that demonstrate the power and allure of this superb confectionery. Here's a taste of things to come:"Significantly, in pronouncing the word 'chocolate' the lips are pouted as if to kiss.""Hope that one day this ecstasy comes over you - you see the world from afar and it is a truffle.""Whoever said the best things in life are free was obviously not a lover of top quality chocolates."CHOCOMANIA: The condition of being enthralled by chocolates. the fact that it cannot be cured should not necessarily be seen as cause for concern.
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I love that Sandra Boynton one! I have her "Chocolate: A Consuming Passion Book", it's too cute!
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First you consume chocolate and then chocolate consumes you.(anonymous)Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate.(Sandra Boynton)All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!(Charles Schulz)Covering things in chocolate is what sets us apart from the animals.(Cybele)
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Put "eat chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you'll get one thing done.
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Q. Why is there no such organization as Chocoholics Anonymous?A. Because no one wants to quit.
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"There are four basic food groups, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles." (Anonymous)
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"You know you're a chocophile when an entire shelf of your pantry is nothing but chocolate products- with a quick rotation" - ChocoflyerPS- I keep all mine in a large plastic storage bin for freshness and organization- one stop snacking!
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"Chocolate- the more you share, the more complete you become" - from a Dove Promises message
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"Never mind about 1066 William the Conqueror, 1087 William the Second. Such things are not going to affect ones life but 1932 the Mars Bar and 1936 Maltesers and 1937 the Kit Kat - these dates are milestones in history and should be seared into the memory of every child in the country. " Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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This is a forum thread where we can share our favorite quotes about chocolate.
updated by @Clay Gordon: 04/15/15 12:52:32
Importing Belgian chocolate
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Hi,Does anybody think importing Belgian Cote D'or "baton" and "bouchee" is a crazy notion? and would it be a viable option?
updated by @myriam: 03/11/26 06:20:34
Chocolate and Health News
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I just found this thread about health too. (It's amazing what the Search function can turn up
Chocolate and Health News
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This forum thread is for news articles and other online resources about chocolate and health. This thread serves as a collection point for all of those references that don't need a forum thread or blog post of their own. Please reply to this original post (unless, you want to comment on a specific entry, in which case, reply to the entry).
updated by @Clay Gordon: 03/11/26 06:20:34
Online Chocolate Sources
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Thanks for the offer on the Young Turks. I already have a couple of Amano (love the Ocumare) and Askinosie, so I'm hesitant to buy more of them.I'll see if I can mosey over to Venice one of these days to see what they have. (I'm sure lots of other good things to distract me in addition to the Taza.) And then just pony up all the delivery charges, I guess.
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Cybele:AS near as I know Steve DeVries does not generally allow anyone else to sell online. I managed to convince him to let me sell the 72% Costa Rican as a part of my "Young Turks" collection, and I also have the 70% Patric Madagascar if you are interested.Taza appears to be available only from their web site although there is a place in Venice, CA that sells it: Market Gourmet 1800A Abbott Kinney Blvd.:: Clay
Online Chocolate Sources
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I want to pick up a few bars that I can't find in my local stores, but I'd prefer to buy them all at the same place instead of lots of direct purchases from the makers.On my list at the moment are:PatricTazaDeVriesDoes anyone know of a webstore that carries any/all of these?I usually order from Chocosphere, but they don't carry these small brands yet.
updated by @cybele: 04/07/25 13:00:14
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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Test results came back as Medium/Dark (so very true) but admit I didn't think the questions would produce the right answer.
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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You can blend a dark chocolate (it doesn't have to be cocoa mass) with a milk chocolate to get a new percentage in a dark milk. The temper point may be a little different but I do it regularly.
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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I got classified as milk/dark. This was pretty accurate for me. I love dark but I also crave a good milk from time to time. In the past 30 minutes I have had both. A piece of Vosges bacon bar which is milk and a piece of 77% dark cuyagua from Venezuela which I made myself. Spot on!!
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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It turns out I'm a medium/dark. I believe this because of my love of Mexican chocolate.
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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I tested Medium Dark which is spot on. My favorite milk chocolate (with curry and coconut) is Vosges' Naga Bar. Pure heaven.
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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Test results: Medium Dark - prefer dark chocolate but occasionally eat milk chocolate.Accurate =)
Take The Chocolate Personality Test
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Finally, a test you don't have to study for! Take the chocolate personality test .I tested one level down from "hardcore" dark. I do believe that there is such a thing as good milk chocolate and I do eat it on a fairly regular basis - so my answers to the quiz did a good job of predicting the kind of chocolate I like to eat.How about you? What's your chocolate personality and did the quiz provide an accurate assessment of your chocolate personality.
updated by @Clay Gordon: 04/22/15 18:46:15
Chocolate shops in Quebec, Canada?
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Wow, thank you SO much for taking the generous time to reply with all this great info- I will certainly print it, use it, and can't wait to visit!
Chocolate shops in Quebec, Canada?
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I used to live in Montreal, and right now am just about 5 miles from the Quebec border in VermontThere are a lot of good choices in terms of Quebec chocolates:A very nice artisan chocolate place in Montreal is:Les Chocolats de Chloe http://www.leschocolatsdechloe.com/ She does really lovely flavours and is very very high quality. The shop is in the middle of a part of Montreal called "Le Plateau" -- sort of the bohemian/artsy/yuppie part of town -- a great area to spend time running around and absorbing the atmosphereAlso highly recommended isGenevieve Grandbois - http://www.chocolatsgg.com/chocoan.html Very high quality chocolate, beautifully made, with great ingredientsHer main shop is also in the Plateau neighbourhood - but she also has an shop at the Atwater Market -- one of Montreal's great markets -- well worth the visit - my favourite is the Jean-Talon Market, but Atwater is also good.Also in the Plateau is Suite 88 Chocolatier - great chocolates with a really fun attitude. It is on St Denis street, which is the heart of Francophone chic Montreal -- it is a great shop and a great experience -- don't miss it! (Right next door is Brulerie St. Denis -- a great coffee roasting shop that is fantastic -- and the smell of their coffee roasting - they do it on site - is amazing)In the downtown area, I'd recommend "Divine Chocolates" on Crescent Street (sort of the English trendy street of Montreal, although not as snotty as it used to be). Their chocolates are more traditional Belgian style -- very nice. http://www.divinechocolatier.com/ Also on Crescent Street is a lovely shop - Chocolaterie Suisse - they import all of their chocolates from Switzerland.... they've got a nice selection. http://www.chocolateriesuisse.com/English.html If you enjoy pastries, absolutely do not miss "La Brioche Lyonnaise" -- it is a fantastic patisserie -- I gain weight just looking at their gorgeous display case. It is on the lower part of St. Denis Street ... below the Plateau, closer to downtown.There are a ton of small shops, bakeries, coffee places etc all over Montreal where you can get great chocolate baked treats, real hot chocolate, and a taste of Montreal -- it is fantastic to just wander around enjoying the atmosphere on streets like St Denis, Laurier, Mount-Royal, and St. Laurent .If you get the chance to go to Quebec City - there is a really nice chocolatier there, Eric Normand, he calls his place a "Chocolate Museum" but it is really basically a very very nice high quality chocolate shop -- he makes some really great innovative truffles and filled chocolates. http://www.chocomusee.com/contact_en.html Quebec City is a really nice place to spend a couple of days -- unlike Montreal, it is overwhelmingly French (97% or so) -- the centre of the city feels like an old medieval town, and all in all it has an extremely European feel.I've never been to the Bromont museum/ chocolate festival -- it is only about half an hour away, and I'll definitely check out the festival this year.Hope these help -- feel free to let me know if you need any more info planning your trip -- as you might be able to tell from my response, offering food advice about Montreal is one of my favourite things to do!
Chocolate shops in Quebec, Canada?
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Thanx Clay- I also found not only a choc FESTIVAL but a choc MUSEUM too- in the little town of Bromont, about 40 miles from Montreal. Its in May this year- I cant afford to travel that soon but hopefully next year- im sure May is just a lovely time to visit Quebec!
Chocolate shops in Quebec, Canada?
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I know that this is not the insider local tips, but try the following two searches: http://www.google.com/search?q=quebec+canada+chocolatier and http://www.google.com/search?q=quebec+canada+chocolate+festival When you find a result (a shop) that you like, Google that and you'll probably find some comments from a local.This page ( http://www.culture.ca/featuredarticle-articlepublie-e/chocolate-cho... ) also has a number of interesting links to shops and other festivals. If you make it to St Stephen in New Brunswick DO NOT miss Ganong Chicken Bones - one of my all-time favorites. You might be able to find them in Montreal, too.Although it might not make sense immediately, try this page for a list of exhibitors at a festival in November - some of them are in Montreal: http://www.salonpassionchocolat.com/Exposant.aspx?lg=A&Annee=2008
Chocolate shops in Quebec, Canada?
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Im heading to Quebec in the next year for a tour of the area/province, and am compiling a list of all area chocolate shops- any suggestions? Ive also heard there's a chocolate festival there too- anyone been? Thank you- always good to get tips from locals!
updated by @Chocoflyer: 05/04/15 00:39:44
Review of the Oregon Chocolate Festival from an attendee
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Photos of the Oregon Choc Fest have been added- take a look!