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I have to start this new article of our blog with two words "Thank You" and whoever is reading this now and have met Cao Chocolates team know we mean every single word and our gratitude is infinite to all clients, family,  friends and supporters. About six weeks ago we opened the doors of our first Chocolate Atelier in a two days celebration round. The first celebration was opening our doors and celebrating my birthday the same day Oct 15, 2012 and then one day later we celebrated our Grand opening in company of close friends and family also celebrating the 8th year anniversary we moved from Venezuela and became immigrants working towards the American dream . Every single morning I walk into my chocolate paradise where I have no limitations to creativity and dare to experiment with any ingredient I want or my clients want. The greatest feeling is to understand that part of my job description (if I can call this amazing dream a job) is to make someone...

Spicy Cao Chocolates Brownies Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1 cup dark chocolate 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar and brown sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour, salt, chipotle powder, sesame seeds and cinnamon. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. Let it cool and cut in pieces. Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream. Enjoy!

Dark chocolate is loaded with flavonoids, antioxidants that have been shown in medical studies to offer protection to the vascular system, heart and brain. As more studies associate an increasing number of health benefits to its high anti-oxidant content, dark chocolate has become a celebrity food. What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are plant compounds that researchers believe help fight the cell damage caused by too many free radicals in the body. There are thousands of types of antioxidants and they are abundant in plant-based foods. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the risk of certain diseases, including heart disease. In fact, a 2010 Harvard study published in "Circulation: Heart Failure," a journal of the American Heart Association, showed a 32 percent reduction in the risk of heart failure development in women who ate 1 to 3 servings of dark chocolate -- 30 percent cocoa content -- per month. It is important to note, however, that increased serving...

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2011 is here and we would like to share with our readers a great article from INC Magazine. In a few words this article gives you a vision about be grateful. ------------------ I wanted to use my last column of the year to discuss the value of "Thank You." Many start-ups and small businesses survive and thrive via referrals and word of mouth. I'll use a personal example today to show how one business keeps its word-of-mouth pipeline full. Earlier this year, our home air conditioning system failed during one of the hottest periods of the summer. We called our regular air conditioning and heating service, and they dispatched a technician who could not fix the problem. Seems the fan motor was bad, the unit was old, and they could not remove the fan blade from the motor. It was going to be at least a week to find a new fan and motor part, get someone out there, and get us some relief. And to add insult to injury, it was going to cost north of $600 in addition to the...

Many of us find ourselves in a fix when we have to decide what to give to clients and others connected to a corporate organization. On the one hand, if a gift does not please the receiver, then the purpose of spending the money will not be served. On the other hand, if a gift is too personal, it will look unprofessional. One of the best things to do in such a situation is to opt for corporate chocolate gifts because chocolate is more than something that tastes good. The fact that the Peruvian independence day was celebrated with a huge flag made entirely of chocolate proves that people associate it with other feelings too. There are several types of corporate chocolate gifts that you can choose from. If you are hosting an event or putting up a stall at an event where many people will come, you will want the invitees to remember you after they have met many representatives. One of the best ways of making people remember you is not by burdening them with brochures and printed ma...

Can you actually make a whole day dedicated to chocolate?? Well there are actually quite a few days that let you celebrate chocolate. There is Chocolate Day on July 7th and National Chocolate Day on October 28th. There is also World Chocolate Day on September 4th. So you have a least three wonderful days to indulge. Take your time. Eat slowly and as much as you like. Just blame it on the day!!! So many wonderful gooey chocolate treats. In July you might want to try some cool treats like chocolate ice cream or Chocolate soda. Go ahead, enjoy your chocolate fix. All DAY Long!!