Chocolate Mint
The Very Best Chocolate
Everyone love chocolate, right? Well, if you are a chocolate aficionado, then you will want to spend a minute reading this. We know that chocolate when it is organic and prepared correctly, is actually a very healthy food to consume. It is known for its high antioxidant and magnesium content, as well as its feel good chemical PEA. Is there anyone on this planet that doesn’t want to feel good? I have searched high and low to bring you the very best of the best in creative, healthy edible chocolate as well as a few body products that use chocolate for their main ingredient. Without further ado, my list of the best chocolate of the year. (These are not in any ranking order)
Vosges Haut – A designer chocolate company making high end exotic chocolate bars, truffles, and gift ideas. They have 13 different exotic flavors of chocolate bars to choose from. Their gift idea categories are in price ranges from $10-30, $30-75 and over $75, along with gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, for him, for her, wedding favors and gift cards. They sport a large variety of truffles and even have a lunar chocolate of the month club! You can find these chocolates at Whole Foods Markets, high end stores, online at Vosges Haut Chocolate or call them at 1-888-301-9866. Simply the best if you want to be daring and really have an exciting chocolate experience!
The Tea Room – This innovative chocolate company infuses their chocolate with TEA! They make 8 flavors of tea infused bars, and 21 flavors of organic truffles that can be purchased in tubs of 2 for $3.59 up to boxes of 35 for $52.50. There are lots of choices. Some of the flavors of truffles are Chamomile and Honey, Iddalgashinne whtie, Jasmine milk, Honeybush Carmel, Bedouin’s Mint milk and many others. Along with the bars and truffles The Tea Room carries French Macaroons, drinking chocolate and chocolate drops. you can find their products at Whole Foods Markets, online at The Tea Room, or give a call to 1-866-515-8866. A truly unique and delicious chocolate.
Raw Chocolate – I have put several raw chocolate makers together here. Most are organic, and all are small chocolate makers with a personal touch and a sincere interest in health. Most of their chocolates are made with exotic ingredients and no refined sugar and are in the superfood category, having numerous healthy benefits. These manufacturers are interested in your health and have a high integrity when it comes to minimal processing of their product. Learn more about raw chocolate and find some easy recipes on my Healthy Raw Chocolate page.
Big Tree Farms – To learn about real, raw chocolate and how it is produced, watch this video, then visit Big Tree and Big Tree Bali.
Righteously Raw Chocolate by Earth Source Organics – has 4 wonderful bars. An Acai, Carmel ( made with Lucuma fruit ), Goji berry and Maca. They are 2.3 oz bars for $6.59. You may have to find these at one of the online retailers or call 1-760-510-1561 to find a store near you.
Conscious Chocolate – are for the UK. They make 14 flavors from essential orange to Love Potion #9 and flavors in between. Check for them online at conscious chocolate.
Uli Mana – is a small company from North Carolina making chocolate truffles, ( $15 ) spreads,( $22 ) hemp brownies ( $14 ) and other raw chocolate treats. You can order from them or find their products at your local raw food restaurant or Whole Foods Market. You can also call them at 1-828-713-3469.
Coconut Bliss – This company makes my all time FAVORITE Ice Cream. They make it in lots of flavors, 11 in all. Starting with chocolate peanut butter, dark chocolate, mint galactica with chocolate flakes and my favorite, chocolate hazelnut fudge. It is low glycemic, organic, fair trade, soy and gluten free as well as totally guilt free and good for you. They make it in pints for $6.59. Available at Whole Foods Market or check the web to find it. Awesome and worth every penny!
Art Coco – They make and sell a load of variously wrapped chocolates, for almost every occasion. They have fruit, cowboy boots, christmas ornaments ( that really hang from the tree ), dinosaurs, golf balls, pumpkins and more. The prices differ depending on the treat, ornaments are $6.79 each the fruit are $4.95 per piece with boxes available. you can find them online or at your speciality store. Call them at 1-877-232-2500 to order.
Switzco Designer Chocolates – They do fabulous and meticulous chocolates. They make designer high end chocolate for all occasions. Weddings, corporate functions, cake toppers, create your own design. Check their website to see the awesome designs they have done for companies like American Express, Ritz Carlton, FedEx, DHL and others. Located in Singapore,call at (65) 6243-7881.
Organic Fair – Selling a connoisseur gift box of fabulous organic fair trade dark chocolates for $59. You get 18, 44 gram bars all organic chocolate in different flavors. From Organic Fair order online or call at 1-250-733-2035.
Dagoba - one of the most recognized organic chocolate bar makers. They produce 18 flavors in a 2oz bar for $2.69 each. A great all around chocolate. Found in most stores in the US, or online at Dagoba.
Green and Black – a global chocolate producer of organic bars, hot chocolate, baking and ice cream. This company produces 12 flavors, and peanut coming soon, of 3.5 oz bars for consumers. THe price is $3.39 in most US stores. My favorite, carmel cream filled, it’s incredibly luscious. Check Green and Black for a store near you.
100% Pure – the first and only cosmetic company to use all fruit or food for colorings!! You can actually EAT the cosmetics. They have an organic chocolate body scrub in white or dark, 13oz $22, organic dark chocolate mocha shower gel, 16oz $15, organic nourishing cream in dark chocolate mocha, 7.5oz for $17. You can buy their products on QVC, or at their store online at 100% Pure. Contact at -510-836-6500.
Simply Divine Botanicals – How Now Brown Cacao. It’s a body dessert and wonderful. All natural, edible and organic. Use it on your face, hands and body for soft great smelling skin. 8oz, $29.00. Available at many stores and online at Simply Diving Botanicals. Call at: 1-702-898-9525.
That completes my list this year of new and interesting ideas and flavors in chocolate. I love chocolate, use it in one form or another everyday, and am grateful to all the creators of fabulous chocolate products. I hope you will be too. Indulge, and enjoy….CHOCOLATE.
About the Author
Dr. Diondra has been following a raw and living food diet and lifestyle for over 11 years. She is a Naturopath and Certified Raw Food Chef/Instructor from Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. She is also certified in many natural and energy healing techniques including Quantum Entrainment. She has been featured on many television and radio shows as a health expert and raw vegan chef. Dr. Diondra currently conducts private remote QE sessions and personal chef services for those interested in energy work or raw living vegan foods. All of her creations are dairy, wheat, gluten and guilt free. For more information on events, recipes or sessions visit: http://www.alivenjuicy.com
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Freshware 30-Cavity Silicone Chocolate, Jelly and Candy Mold $12.99 The Freshware CB114 30 cavity mini chocolate mold is perfect for any kitchen kitchen! This professional quality silicone mold can be used to make chocolates, mints, hard candy, gelatin snacks, gummies, soap and so much more. Simply pour your candy in the mold and remove by turning it upside down once set. Each mold makes 30 candies in 6 different shapes. Colors may vary…. |
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PLAIN SQUARE MINTS All Occasions Candy Mold Chocolate $1.75 Made by one of the largest manufacturers of candy and soap molds, our chocolate and candy molds create fun shapes for parties, home cooking, or commercial candy shops. All chocolate candy molds are reusable and made of durable PETG plastic, and FDA approved…. |
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20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Jewl) $2.71 The 20th Century Masters series is the best-selling single-artist line in music history and is being re-released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to being “green.”To … |
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‘Jessica’ Chenille Mint/ Chocolate Queen-size Bedspread $74.99 The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. |
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100% Pure Yummy Ice Cream 2 in 1 Body Wash and Shampoo, Mint Chocolate $16 Yummy Ice Cream 2 in 1 Body Wash and Shampoo, Mint Chocolate |
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100% Pure Yummy Ice Cream Body Cream, Mint Chocolate $12 Yummy Ice Cream Body Cream, Mint Chocolate |
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100% Whey Protein – Gold Standard Chocolate Mint 2.07 lbs $24.5 ON, Gold Standard, Dietary Supplement, 100% Instantized Whey, Chocolate Mint, 2.07 lbs (943 g)With faster-acting HydroWhey. Naturally flavored. 24 g protein per serving! Most whey protein isolates ever! Contains Aminogen. Whey protein isolates as the primary protein source. 3 grams of carbohydrates. Lactase and other digestive enzymes. 31 servings. The first ingredient in ON 100% Whey Gold Standard is whey protein isolate (WPI). WPI is the purest from of whey protein available; it’s also among the most expensive. However, it takes the best raw materials to create the best whey protein supplement on the market: ON 100% Whey Gold Standard. Simply the Best: 24 g of protein per serving/30.4 g serving size x 100 = 79% pure, unadulterated protein! ON 100% Whey Gold Standard is a superior source |
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100% Whey Protein – Gold Standard Chocolate Mint 5 lbs $64.95 Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein – Gold Standard Chocolate Mint 5 lbs |
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101 Things To Do With Chocolate $9.99 Satisfy all of your chocolate cravings in 101 different ways with the newest addition to the 101 series, 101 Things To Do With Chocolate. Try easy recipes such as Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Decadent Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Mint Layer Brownies, and Chocolate Pudding-Filled Doughnuts to give you that needed fix. With sections such as Dessert Pizzas and Ice Cream Cakes, you”ll find new and delicious ways to enjoy chocolate in addition to all the old favorites. |
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2 Charmbiance Favorite Things Christmas Candles 5 – Chocolate Candy Cane Scent $69.99 Charmbiance My Favorite Things Holiday Candles Item #CHR1728 Soy wax blend Christmas candles are hand-poured, hand-painted and infused with a festive blend of yuletide scents Chocolate Candy Cane fragrance combines the intoxicating aroma of mint, sugar, creamy vanilla and rich chocolate Lids each feature brightly colored beads and adorable gingerbread man charms Wax weight: 16 oz. per candle Dimensions: 5 H x 4 W Material(s): soy/wax/glass/wick Pack includes 2 of the candle shown |
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2 Piece Artis Charger Set in Chocolate Brown/Mint Green $73.5 IMX2124: Features: -Set includes one small and one large charger. -Combination of chocolate brown and mint green finish. -100% Glass construction. -Food Safe. Specifications: -Small charger dimensions: 16 W x 16 D. -Large charger dimensions: 18 W x 18 D. |
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2-Pack Peppermint Kiss Scented Wax Melts from EcoScents $7.98 2-Pack EcoScents Scented Wax Melts – Peppermint Kiss. Smooth milk chocolate scented wax melts with a fresh and cool minty finish, just like the irresistible peppermint patty mint candies. Maximum scent load delivering 120+ hours of fragrance |
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365 Vegetarian Soups $6.99 Hearty, nutritious, refreshing and delicious, soup has always been the original comfort food. From light consommes to creamy chowders, tangy curries to chilled fruit concoctions, you’ll find the perfect dish to fit any occasion. Tasty meals-in-a-pot abound from recipes inspired by regions as far flung as Japan, Italy, Russia, and New Zealand and as close to home as New York, New England and the Southwest. Chase the cold away with Hot & Sour Tofu Soup, Acorn Squash and Apple, and Roquefort Soup with Cauliflower. Celebrate summer with an infinite variety of fresh fruit and vegetable delights: Chilled Curried Peach Soup, Cantaloupe Cooler, Gazpacho, and much more. For dessert, try Chocolate Mint Soup, Cherry Wine, or Chestnut and Amaretto. With tips on making vegetable stocks, hints on blending complimentary flavors, and suggestions on ways to substitute ingredients that may be hard to find, this is a practical and inspiring resource. |
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