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ABOUT THE KAROLINA CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTESTS: • Each month between now and December 31, 2012, you will have one month to submit recipes. • Each recipe must state which cacao percentage was used and why. JUDGING CRITERIA: One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected by a panel of qualified judges, whose decisions are final and binding on all matters related to this Contest, within 20 days of the end date of the Contest Period, from among all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. • Judging for which entrant with the best recipe will be based on the following judging criteria: (a) originality; (b) complexity of flavor profile; and (c) presentation. • The entrant with the highest score will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. In the event of a tie, the entrant with the highest score in the taste/flavor criteria from among the tying entrants will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. Potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by telephone or email within approximately one (1) week following winner selection. • A Karolina Chocolate Recipe Book will be created by our winners! The winner’s bios will be listed along with their recipe. All winning recipes will be available on this blog. • PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”): One (1) Grand Prize - $150.00, awarded in the form of Sponsor-specified Karolina products and one Karolina Chocolate Recipe Book when completed and published. SEE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Send all entries to: contest@karolinacacao.com







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Sunday, February 28, 2010

NEED SHOES?

Our Movement




One for One

TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about.



Our Story

In 2006 an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by caring TOMS customers.



Since our beginning, TOMS has given over 400,000 pairs of shoes to children in need through the One for One model.



Our ongoing community events and Shoe Drop Tours allow TOMS supporters and enthusiasts to be part of our One for One movement. Join us.



Why shoes?

Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.



Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible barefoot.



Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.



Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.



There is one simple solution...SHOES.



Of the planet's six billion people, four billion live in conditions inconceivable to many. Lets take a step towards a better tomorrow.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE OF THE SENSES....

Chocolate Factory

The chocolate episode was hilarious, but that is no way to experience chocolate unless you are a competitive eater.  If you are a self proclaimed chocoholic, you experience chocolate.  I like to pop an M&M, but I LOOOOVE artisian chocolates.

No you will not have to visit a factory to have a chocolate experience of the senses, just invite some friends and we will do the rest!  Host a Melange Sucre Chocolate Party and you and your guests will learn about chocolate, how to taste chocolate, learn how to use chocolate for many chocolicious creations using our professional single origin chocolate, chocolate molds, transfer sheets, tools, and learn how to incorporate chocolate into your life everyday with our easy steps to keep it simple, affordable and limitless in chocolate creations. 

Who wants to party with chocolate?





Saturday, February 20, 2010

FANCY LADY GOURMET

The Fancy Lady Gourmet reviews Melange Sucre Macarons!

http://www.thefancyladygourmet.blogspot.com/

Do you have a review?  Leave a comment.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

THE BEST MACARONS I HAVE EVER TASTED!


When I attended the Ecole Valrhona in France, the pastry students were making macarons. I was able to taste these caramel cookies right after they were made. These macarons were the ultimate experience! I have never endulged in such a body transformation from a confection. My entire body was tingling and I wanted to scream! Macarons will melt in your mouth when you eat them, but these became a part of me. Yikes.....