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LIMITED Anniversary Edition GHOST CHILE BAR

It has been one year since we introduced our extremely popular limited edition Ghost Chile bar & we are celebrating with a super cute Halloween Ghost label. Come on in and get one for your favorite ghost chile fan! ($4 each)

LIMITED EDITION FULL MOON BAR

Our special Halloween Full Moon bar is 100 % Theo organic & fair trade white chocolate. Rich, creamy smooth & thoroughly decadent. ($4 each)

HALLOWEEN MARSHMALLOWS ENROBED IN DARK CHOCOLATE

Spooky and yummy! Our marshmallows are made here in our kitchen, cut out by hand in fun Halloween shapes (ghost, cat, bat or pumpkin), and then enrobed in our hauntingly delicious dark chocolate. ($6 each)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DARK & MILK CHOCOLATE SKULLS

These solid milk or dark chocolate skulls are always a frightening favorite! ($2 each)

HALLOWEEN BUDDIES

Our Peanut Butter Buddies are dressed up in their Halloween costumes! Have you tried these? They are organic, delicious, handmade, bite size, WAY better than a butterfinger, nibbles from heaven! ($1.25 each)

FAIR TRADE STITCH & BITCH

October is Fair Trade month and we have been doing a variety of fun events to celebrate! On Tuesday October 13th from 6:30-8:30, please join us & Earthhues (local, Fair Trade, woman-owned, textile company) for an evening of stitching, a discussion about Fair Trade, and as always plenty of chocolate to sample. Earthhues will also be bringing a selection of naturally dyed yarns in Theo chocolate inspired colors to sell. What a treat!This event is FREE.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

We love to help spread the word for our friends over at Global Partnerships, and they have an event coming up that you should know about:

Global Partnerships' Seventh Annual Business of Hope Luncheon

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
11:30am-1:15pm
Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom
 
One of the largest celebrations of microfinance in the world, this annual fundraiser Luncheon supports Seattle-based nonprofit Global Partnerships in expanding opportunity for people living in poverty. Join over 1,200 civic and business leaders at this signature event which supports innovative solutions that help people help themselves. Speakers this year include Costco CEO and Co-founder Jim Sinegal along with Dolores Maritza Jiménez, a microloan recipient from El Salvador who will share how the small store she runs with the help of microfinance is providing a better life for her family. Global Partnerships supports microfinance in seven countries in Central and South America with a focus on reaching under served populations, especially women and the rural poor.

Seat prices start at $65 and can be purchased online at www.globalpartnerships.org or by calling 206.652.8717.

Ana Luz Tobar runs a small variety store from her home in rural El Salvador.

Siveria Champi Choque runs a dairy farm in the highlands of Peru.

Carla Manesa Mendoza roasts and sells coffee beans in northwestern Nicaragua.

UPCOMING FUN FALL EVENTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 @ 5:30 - 7 pm

THEO AUTUMNAL EQUINOX OPEN HOUSE
Come and celebrate the equinox with us! We will be enjoying savory bites by Theo Chocolatier & Chef Chad Fuhreck, and we will be keeping our store open late. Please come by and sample some of our NEW seasonal offerings.
This event is FREE| NO reservations required

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st @ 6 - 7:30 pm
FAIR TRADE STORYTIME
We will be kicking off Fair Trade month with a very special kid's event. Cozy up to our fireplace and enjoy a reading of "Bella’s Chocolate Surprise" about a young girl’s journey to cocoa producing regions, exploring how chocolate is made and what fair trade means. Sipping chocolate will be available for purchase & the cost will include interactive marshmallow cutting!
This event is FREE| NO reservations required

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd @ 6:30 - 9 pm
MOVIE NIGHT @ THEO
Join us for a screening of the original 1971 classic film: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder. We will be serving up hot sipping chocolate, popcorn and other special surprises.
COST: $15 (+ tax) per person | Reservations are required*

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
THEO FAIR TRADE DAY
Transfair USA has designated this day to highlight Theo Chocolate’s work. To celebrate, we’ll be pairing chocolate with Theo+Vita coffee, and hearing stories from countries of origin from Joe Whinney, Theo’s Founder and CEO.
This event is FREE | NO reservations required

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FAIR TRADE STITCH & BITCH
Join us & Earthhues (local, Fair Trade, woman-owned, textile company) for an evening of stitching, a discussion about Fair Trade, and as always plenty of chocolate to sample. Earthhues will also be bringing a selection of naturally dyed yarns in Theo chocolate inspired colors to sell. What a treat!
This event is FREE| NO reservations required

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th @ 6:30 - 9 pm
MOVIE NIGHT @ THEO
Join us for a screening of the 2005 version of the film: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, starring Johnny Depp. We will be serving up hot sipping chocolate, popcorn and other special surprises.
COST: $15 (+ tax) per person | Reservations are required*

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th @ 8 - 10 am
YOGA & CHOCOLATE
Join Theo & Laura DeFreitas (Owner of LauraNidra Yoga), for an energizing morning pairing of Yoga and Chocolate. This All Levels Hatha Flow Yoga class will develop your balance, build strength, and increase flexibility. The Chocolate Factory Tour that follows will focus on the health benefits of chocolate that facilitate the body’s ability to rejuvenate and restore after any form of physical activity. No previous yoga experience required. Please bring your own yoga mat and come prepared with an empty stomach and an open mind!
COST: $18 (+tax) per person | Reservations are required*

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
KIDS HALLOWEEN CRAFT NIGHT
We will kick the night off with a round of spooky chocolate bingo and then move on to an evening of crafts. We will have an area set up where kids can decorate their own 2 ounce chocolate bar, and a trick-or-treat bag. Costumes are optional!
COST: $7 (+tax) per child | NO reservations required

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th @ 6:30 - 9 pm
MOVIE NIGHT @ THEO
Join us for a screening of the classic 1988 film Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton. Come and get inspired before celebrating your super spooky Halloween weekend. We will be serving up hot sipping chocolate, popcorn and other spooky surprises.
COST: $15 (+ tax) per person | Reservations are required*

*PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF OUR OTHER EVENTS. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR PLANS.

CHOCOLATE UNIVERSITY FALL SEMESTER

Going back to school never tasted so good! Treat yourself to a class at Theo Chocolate University. Our award winning chocolatiers and chocolate experts will unlock the science, history and culture of the cacao bean, and reveal the secrets of making fine chocolate, and all it's culinary uses.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF with complete course descriptions.

Each class is $40 (+tax) per person. Additional lab fees apply to some classes. If you register for 5 classes or more we offer a 10% discount. To register, please call us at 206-632-5100.

LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

We have been taking advance orders for this eagerly anticipated award winning Limited Edition Collection. This collection includes 6 one ounce bars:

Raspberry White Chocolate
Basil Pine Nut Milk Chocolate
Lemongrass Milk Chocolate
Smoked Salt Dark Chocolate
Strawberry Balsamic Dark Chocolate
Ghost Chile Dark Chocolate

We will be making 75 of these, so come and get them while supplies last!
$32 (6 one ounce bars)

BIG DADDY HAS A NEW LOOK

Big Daddy has some new duds! Come on into our retail store and get your favorite big daddy flavor in it's new wrapper!

For a limited time we are offering a deal of two Big Daddy 3 packs and a Theo BIG DADDY limited edition patch for $24.00. Come in and get yours while supplies last!

NORDO IS COMING!

Erin Brindley And Terry Podgorski of Circus Contraption have left the Circus behind in order to give Seattle what it deserves: an infamous, notoriously antisocial, part-genius, part-sociopath, questionably-sentient culinary pioneer and conveyor of dangerously delicious food, Chef Nordo Lefesczki.

Nordo Lefesczki, Carnal food movement founder and Executive Chef of the roving experimental restaurant Café Nordo, makes his Seattle debut with “The Modern American Chicken”, a five course pre-fixe culinary experience. This October, Nordo’s team will create an intimate temporary restaurant in Fremont at the warehouse of Theo Chocolate, where for only seventeen evenings diners will experience this culinary rebellion. The menu bears witness to the life and death of a chicken, from the sweetly ignorant Country Egg on a Field of Wild Greens to the Beyond-it-all, Heaven or Hell Roasted Chicken, crispy-skinned and fiery with habanero cherries.

Your dining experience will be enhanced by musical and theatrical evocations of our Chicken’s time on earth, but please, do not refer to Café Nordo as Dinner Theater. Chef has been known to shut down entire restaurants at the mere whisper of such a term. Believe us—you will want to finish your meal.

Before inquiring after a vegetarian option, please consider two things: Our chicken is a vegetable, if she is what she eats, and Chef Nordo carries a large knife. Dietary restrictions? Certainly you have a shrink who will care. Nordo Lefesczki is a man of vision, not compromise. We promise you that the meal will rely almost exclusively on the bountiful Northwest fall, and Nordo is intensely passionate about local, sustainable, and seasonal food. Cheat on your tofu; our chicken will convert you.

With only one seating per night, and only seventeen nights, tickets will sell out quickly. Act fast to experience this completely original food event.

Tickets are available, in advance, from Brown Paper Tickets and include five courses and a wine flight.

The Modern American Chicken at Café Nordo
Produced by Ripple Productions, Pod Productions, and Theo Chocolate

October 15 – November 21 (No Seating October 31)
Thursday – Saturday Arrive at 7:00 PM, first course served at 7:30
$85 includes five courses with a flight of wine 21+

Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com

For more information www.cafenordo.com Or email ChefNordo@gmail.com

WHO WANTS S'MORES?!

 

Theo will be celebrating National S'MORES DAY for three days: August 27, 28, 29 from 3-6 pm. We will be set up outside in front of our our retail store in Fremont (3400 Phinney Ave N). Choose your favorite Theo Chocolate and we’ll hand-fire up a fresh hot melty S’MORE for you ($3 each).

We will also be offering a gluten free option!

HOLA COSTA RICA

We have sold our last Venezuela 91% bar and we have replaced this high cacao percentage delight with an even better chocolate – our new organic and fair trade 91% Costa Rica Origin Bar is a perfect balance of savory and nutty cacao flavors with just a hint of sweet fruit notes. Our founder has worked with Costa Rican cacao farmers for many years and is thrilled to offer a chocolate bar that delivers fabulous flavor while having a real positive impact in the origin country. Adios Venezuela, Viva la 91%!

INTRODUCING: SPICY CHILE

Dark chocolate with Spicy Chile is a proven hit! Our rich 70% dark chocolate is beautifully balanced with the warmth of guajillo chile and cinnamon, the tanginess of pasilla chile and a subtle hint of citrus.

Available at our retail store and on our web site. If you don't see it at your favorite natural foods store, ask them to order it!!

HALF PINT

Beat the heat! Okay, so maybe the heatwave is over, but it is still summer! Come into our retail store and get yourself some HALF PINT ice cream. FLAVORS AVAILABLE: Theo Mint Chip, Lemon Basil Sorbet & Toasted Coconut.

$4 for a 1/2 pint

A VERY SPECIAL AFTERNOON WITH JANE GOODALL

Theo Chocolate and The Elliott Bay Book Company are proud to present:
AN AFTERNOON WITH DR. JANE GOODALL
In celebration of her new book “Hope for Animals and Their World” written together with Thane Maynard and Gail Hudson.

DATE:
Saturday, September 12, 2009

TIME:
12:30 pm (book signing will follow the lecture and Q&A)

PLACE:
Theo Chocolate Factory
3400 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103

TICKET INFORMATION
COST: $50.00 (tax included)
Tickets are available at:
www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1.800.838.3006

Ticket price includes:
A signed copy of "Hope for Animals and Their World"
A Theo/Jane Goodall chocolate bar
A $10 donation to the Jane Goodall Institute

World-renowned primatologist, conservationist and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall comes to Seattle to share her extraordinary new book “Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink.” This new book brings us inspiration about the future of the animal kingdom, if we act now, sharing stories of species around the world that have been rescued from extinction and whose habitats are being protected and/or restored.

Dr. Goodall is a UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, a global nonprofit that empowers individuals to take informed and compassionate action on behalf of all living things. We hope  you will join us for this rare opportunity to see the extraordinary Dr. Goodall, share her experiences and insights and learn about the work of her Institute, a Theo Chocolate partner.

WE WANT TO BE YOUR CHOICE!

If you are so inclined, please take a minute to nominate us for the 2009 Green Business of the Year, by clicking on the graphic above!

PUBLIC NOTICE

Our second FREE chocolate tasting & coffee cupping with Caffe Vita will be:
August 7th @ 10am
COME JOIN US!
@ Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill
1005 East Pike
Get directions on Google Map

IN PRINT

The latest issue of PRINT magazine features an article, about Kelly Cline (local photographer), shooting images in our factory. The article includes photos of the photographer taking photos, very meta. Congratulations to Kelly for the super cool press, you are an awesome theonista evangelista !

YOGA & CHOCOLATE

START YOUR SUNDAY RIGHT! Join Laura DeFreitas, Owner of LauraNidra Yoga in Crown Hill, and Theo Chocolate for an energizing morning that will pair yoga and chocolate. The all levels Hatha flow yoga class will develop balance, build strength and increase flexibility through Laura’s signature sequencing.

The factory tour that follows will focus on the health benefits of chocolate (chocolate facilitates the body’s ability to rejuvenate and restore after any form of physical activity). No previous yoga experience required. Please bring your own yoga mat and come prepared with an empty stomach and an open mind!

SUNDAY JUNE 28th @ 8-10am
$18 per person (+tax), reservations required. 48 hours advance notice is required to cancel.

Please call us at 206.632.5100 to make your reservation!

SOLSTICE WEEKEND IN FREMONT

We’ll be joining all the other Fremonsters out on the street to enjoy the sunshine and offer delicious chocolate for sampling and purchase on this summer solstice weekend. Our retail store will be closed Saturday and Sunday, but look for our booth right outside the retail store doors on the street!

 

FUN FREE EVENT

Father’s Day Craft Night: Come and decorate cards and customize your own chocolate box for dad! We’ll have kits ready for you to pick out your dad’s favorite chocolate and make a personal card, in time for Father’s Day on the 21st. A customizable gift package will be available for purchase just one night only. Kids are welcome!

TUESDAY JUNE 16th @ 6:30-8:30pm
This event is FREE. No reservations required.

SUPER SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY OFFERINGS

The display faeries snuck into Theo last night, and left us a very studly and masculine display just in time for Father's Day!

This display features the THEO HARDWARE STORE with hand molded dark chocolate tools ranging from monkey wrenches, to utility knives. ($5 each)

Our other Special Father's Day offering is a serious show stopper: Single Malt Scotch Confection Box! A box of 4 confections, each confection is made with a different single malt scotch and our luscious ganache. Perfect for the avid scotch drinker, or the chocolate aficionado. ($11 for a box of four)

Come on in and check it out, buy some for yourself and some for dad! These will only be available for a limited time!

BLOGOSPHERE ROUNDUP

We are one of the 101 Things to do in Ballard.

Be sure to check out the blog of our partnership with Caffe Vita: A Tale of Two Roasters.

Last but not least: this is the last weekend to get yourself a chocolate scorcher at Cupcake Royale, but not to fear their next cupcake of the month features our nibs!!

Have an amazing Memorial Day weekend everyone!

THEONISTAS! Take up arms against chocolate-swiping hooligans!!

This just in from the Midwestern front!
[following is a true communiqué from the front lines]:

Good Morning, One of our 4th grade students wrote to your chocolate factory for a school project. Your business was so kind in sending a chocolate bar to him. Unfortunately, two high school bullies pulled the candy out of his school bag and ate it front of him. He was brought to tears. Our bus driver and school personnel felt this is a lesson learned for the child. I, on the other hand, would like to replace the candy bar with the beautiful wrapper for this child that was so grateful to receive it in the first place. I would be happy to send you the money for your trouble.

Comrade Jahnke is sending in reinforcements to beat back the bully-boy battalion... and some replacement chocolate!

FEAST

FRIDAY MAY 8th @ 7pm
A One Pot Dinner in support of Hedgebrook

Hedgebrook extends its community dinner table to Seattle with FEAST - an uncommon dinner event featuring three electrifying female poets, live music by extraordinary female artists, and a magnificent meal prepared by renegade One Pot. Food by: Chef Michael Hebb, Erika Burke from Volunteer Park Café, and Theo Chocolate's Autumn Martin. For more information visit their website.

Space is limited– Reserve now! CLICK HERE for tickets to FEAST

For more information about One Pot, visit www.onepot.org

MOTHER'S DAY OFFERINGS

We have some very special Limited Edition items just for Mother's Day. These will only be available in our retail store for a limited time!

Candied Flower Chocolate Bars
We are offering three delicious options: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate & White Chocolate Pistachio all decorated with candied flower petals. These two ounce bars slip into an envelope sleeve that is tied with a ribbon, and comes with a special Happy Mother's Day label where you can write your own special message for your mom. $9 each

Rose Caramel Box

This 5 piece box of rose caramels is just for Mother's Day! These tasty little gems are infused with the essence of rose petals and mingled with our buttery creamy caramel. Your mom deserves this very special one of a kind treat! $11.00 (one 5 piece box)

Dark Chocolate Hearts
These sweet little hand molded hearts are the deal of the century! Made with Theo's rich dark chocolate. Buy a dozen for your mom! $1.25 each!

NEW LIMITED EDITION

Think spring! Green grass, sunshine, chirping birds and budding trees. This delicately balanced bar is a perfect blend of creamy milk chocolate infused with lemongrass and orange oil. It is an unconventional pairing that is surprisingly elegant and luscious. This Limited Edition item is only available in our retail store, come on in and get yours today!

MOTHER'S DAY MOVIE NIGHT

To celebrate Mother's Day we are going to have a special Movie night where we will be screening the film Mother; co-written, directed by, and starring Albert Brooks. This evening will be hosted by Warren Etheredge of The Warren Report, with pre and post screening conversations about the film.

About the film: Science fiction writer, John Henderson (Albert Brooks), realizes after two divorces, that if he doesn’t straighten out his relationship with his mother, Beatrice (Debbie Reynolds), he is never going to be able to make it work with the other women in his life. To this end, he moves back home and tries to figure out exactly where everything went wrong. As changes begin to occur, it not only affects John and his mother, but his younger brother, Jeff (Rob Morrow), as well. Together, they are forced to reexamine what it’s like to be a member of this family.

In honor of all of our Theonista’s Moms, every MOM who attends will receive a complimentary 2 piece confection box – Happy Mother’s Day to your Mom from Theo! We will also serve sipping chocolate and other movie snacks.

Friday, May 8th @ 8-10:30pm
Price: $15 (+tax) per person, reservations are required.

Please call us at 206.632.5100 to make a reservation.

COFFEE & CHOCOLATE TASTING

 

The romance between Theo Chocolate and Caffe Vita coffee is based on the incredible compatibility between coffee and chocolate!

Join us as our roasters guide you through a tasting of Vita coffees, including the special Theo + Vita blend; lively discussion of the nuances in roasting both coffee beans and cacao, a pairing of coffees with some of Theo's finest chocolate. All this PLUS a selection of pastries from Macrina Bakery. You will leave buzzing!

This event will be at the Capitol Hill Caffé Vita 1005 East Pike Street

May 2, Saturday @ 11am–1pm
PRICE: $25 (+tax) per person.

Reservations are required. Please call us at 206.632.5100 to make a reservation.

SAVORING SPRING

 

super cute personalized chocolate covered marshmallow bars for the Theo staff

All of us here at Theo hope that you ALL had a lovely Easter, Passover, or maybe just a lazy spring weekend!

The Chocolate Cult wrote a nice little blog post about tasting our enrobed nib brittle.

Stay tuned for some super special items we will be offering for Mother's Day, coming up on May 10th!

EXTRA TOURS & MONKEY BUSINESS

To meet the current high demand for our factory tours we are offering 2 extra tours on Tuesday nights April 28th & May 5th at 6pm & 7pm. Call us at 206-632-5100 to make your reservation!

We would also like to share a very amusing musing about chimps & chocolate over on Feminist Review.

Also, there is a little repetition in the 100 Things to Try in Seattle list over on Yelp, but Theo made the list!

BLOOM SEATTLE

Bloom! is a new event focused on green innovation. Six speakers will share their passion for sustainability, what’s new and what’s making an impact. The event is produced by Seattle Greendrinks, Re-Vision Labs, Evoworx and Kevin Moore Consulting.

Our Founder & CEO Joe Whinney will be speaking at Bloom!

Other speakers include: Molly Moon, Bruce Minturn, Aaron Fairchild, Segue Fischlin, Brett Horvath & Zach Silk, Anna Cummins, Auden Schendler & Sage K. Saskill.

Bloom will be held on April 9, 2009 at Sole Repair 1001 East Pike Seattle, WA 98122

Get your tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door the night of the event.

CHOCOLATE SAMPLE HEAVEN

A very funny blog post by "Visitor's Day at the Institute", who is apparently a big fan of our Cherry & Almond dark chocolate bar. :)

MY DATE WITH DREW AT THEO CHOCOLATE

Please join us for a very special screening of My Date with Drew with special host: Warren Etheredge from the Warren Report.

My Date With Drew is an original, heartfelt and funny journey of Brian Herzlinger following his dream of getting a date with Drew Barrymore. It’s a true independent film in every sense of the word. It’s not really a film about Drew Barrymore at all. It’s a film about following your dreams. Director/Star Brain Herzlinger, and Producer Kerry David who will be joining us for the evening, and will be available to answer any questions about their film.

Theo sipping chocolate and other delicious movie snacks will be served.

Friday, April 3rd
Seating begins at 6:30, movie will start at 7:00
PRICE: $15 (+tax) per person
Reservations are required

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Stitch & Social

Back by popular demand! Bring your knitting or crochet project. This time we'll offer an enhanced experience as we conduct a little chocolate tasting and a discussion of the finer points of chocolate and it's health benefits, while you stitch! Please bring your camping chairs, we were overwhelmed by the attendance last time & ran out of places for everyone to sit!

APRIL 14, Tuesday @ 6:30–8:30pm
PRICE: $5 (+tax) per person. No reservations necessary

VEGAN DELIGHTS

Theo chocolate was featured at a PCRM fundraiser last night at the Max Art Studio.

The amazing creations that The Diva of Dairy-Free Desserts: Fran Costigan made for this event were all vegan, all organic, and all the sweeteners and chocolates were fair trade.

 

 

The Little Cakes

Deep Chocolate Cupcake Bites with Chocolate Fig, Almond Fennel Icing (made with Theo Fig Fennel, Almond Chocolate)

Fran’s Ultimate Chocolate Mini Cakes to Live For Glazed with Theo 75% Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and fresh organic raspberries.

Gluten Free & Good! Chocolate Cupcakes with Cocoa Fudge Icing

Extra Orange Cupcake Bites with Chocolate Orange Caramel Ganache (made with Theo 75% Chocolate) and some with  Orange Agave Caramel Glaze 

 Friandise

Spicy Orange Ginger Crisps

Extra Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles (made with Theo 75% and soy milk base) in a thin chocolate shell, cocoa dusted

Curry Spiced Dark Chocolate Truffles (made with Theo 75% and coconut milk base), cocoa dusted.

These sound so YUM, I wish I could have been there to taste them ALL!

NEW LIMITED EDITION FOR SPRING

We have some adorable spring and Easter offerings available for a limited time in our retail store!

 

Box of 10 Solid Molded Easter Chicks
Available in milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
$7.99

Box of 4 Solid Easter Eggs
Available in all milk chocolate, all dark chocolate, or the variety pack with one each of: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, dark chocolate orange and white chocolate with pistachio.
$7.99

Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Available in these three shapes: bunny, sheep or egg.
$6.99

These treats are the perfect thing for filling up your Easter baskets, or just to celebrate spring!

HOT TIP: The best part of the bunny: the bunny belly

MOVING PICTURES

There have been all kinds of great videos popping up on the intewebs & beyond lately. This one is on The Practical Guide to Healthier Living on the MSN health & fitness site.

I'm not sure if you will be able to view this one if you aren't on facebook & a fan of PCC, but who doesn't want to be a fan of PCC??

AND our very own doctor chocolate (Andy McShea) was on King 5 Evening magazine last night. Find out what makes chocolate so decadently delicious!

A VERY SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT AT THEO

SHOWING: Cinema Paradiso

This evening is dedicated to the memory of Navaal Ramdin. All profits from this event will be donated to the Ramdin Children's Education Fund. Please join us for this special night in honor of Alex, Shivana and Rohan Ramdin. We will have lots of special Theo treats to snack on while you watch!

MARCH 27, Friday @ 6:30
Seating begins at 6:30, movie will start at 7:15

MINIMUM SUGGESTED DONATION: $20
Reservations are required, please call us at 206-632-5100

SPRINGING AHEAD

Let's hear it for chirping birds, gentle breezes, sunny afternoons, and freshly made confections! Spring begins officially next week (March 20th)and we will begin offering our spring seasonals: lime coriander and jasmine pearl. 

Lime Coriander Ganache is made with toasted coriander and fresh lime juice. Zesty lip-smacking sweet-tart, with an interesting herbal note from the coriander, this confection screams sunshine!

Jasmine Pearl Ganache is infused with organic jasmine pearl green from Rishi Tea. Its heady, floral aroma will make you swoon with delight!

Rose Caramel, a perennial favorite, will continue to be made through springtime as well. A great reminder to get outside, enjoy the emerging flowers, and be thankful for the sunshine.

These lovely springtime treats are available in our retail store in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle!

CONFECTION WORKSHOP

Confection Workshop in the Theo kitchen with Autumn Martin

Have you ever been interested in making your own chocolate confections?

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to spend the day with Chocolatier, Autumn Martin for a hands-on confection making class. You will learn how to make ganache, temper chocolate and enrobe the fillings! You will explore different methods for decorating and wrapping your delicious creations and you can take home the fruits of your labor! All materials and a light snack are included.

Space is limited to 10 people, so make your reservation soon!

We are offering this class on two dates:

MARCH 14, Saturday @ 11am-4pm
MARCH 28, Saturday @ 11am-4pm

PRICE: $125 (+tax) per person.
Reservations are required, please call us at 206.632.5100 to make your reservation. Due to the extreme popularity of this event we require a 7 day cancellation for full refund.

SLOW MONEY

An evening with Woody Tasch author of Slow Money

Please join us for a discussion with Woody Tasch, chairman of Investor's Circle, a nonprofit network of investors that has facilitated the flow of $130 million to 200 sustainability-minded, early stage companies and venture funds. His new book, Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money presents the path for bringing money back down to earth—philosophically, strategically and pragmatically, and with an entrepreneurial spirit that is informed by the work of thousands of CEOs, investors, grant-makers, food producers and consumers who are seeding the restorative economy.

Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money investigates an essential new strategy for investing in local food systems, and introduces a group of fiduciary activists who are exploring what comes after industrial finance and industrial agriculture. Catalyzed by the book, our lively discussion will entertain questions like:

Could there ever be an alternative stock exchange dedicated to slow, small, and local?
Could a million American families get their food from CSAs?
What if you had to invest 50 percent of your assets within 50 miles of where you live?

MARCH 10, Tuesday @ 6:30-8pm
PRICE: FREE. *Reservations are required.

DINNER AT TILTH
Following our discussion we will host a special dinner with Woody Tasch at award winning chef
Maria Hine's Wallingford restaurant, Tilth.

MARCH 10, Tuesday @ 8:30pm
PRICE: $70 (+ tax) per person. *Reservations are required, limited to 20 people.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT 206.632.5100

GANACHE DEMONSTRATION

Robert over at cornichon.org posted some great video footage over on YouTube featuring our chocolatier Autumn Martin doing a ganache demonstration for a food blogger event at Theo last night.

FREE TOUR TUESDAYS

Theo Chocolate Factory

These days, we all need a little break, so come and share the love with us as we open our factory for 3 Tuesday evenings in March for 2 free tours! Our shop will remain open until 8:30 pm on these evenings.

On March 24th, this event will also feature an OPEN HOUSE on our Chocolate Academy program, with Dean of Beans, Kristy Leissle on hand to answer all of your questions about the classes we are offering!

FREE tour Tuesday dates are: March 17, 24 & 31
FREE tour times are: 6pm & 7pm
So check your calendars, and then call us at 206-632-5100 to make a reservation!

A FEW FUN BLOG POSTS

Naomi's Mind is a big fan of our Bread & Chocolate bar, Everyday Just Living wrote a great post: If Willy Wonka Were A Social Activist, He’d Work For Theo, & Nari Nari called us cheap, in the best sense of the word (we hope ;D ).

NWSource wants to know what you splurge on in spite of the recession? Theo chocolate is on the list!

CHOCOLATE ACADEMY

Ladies and Gentleman,
We are are thrilled and delighted to announce the spring sessions of Chocolate Academy here at Theo Chocolate! 4 different focuses, 3 classes each, choose the session or class that most interests you or sign up for the whole kit & kaboodle!!

Series 1 is CHOCOLATE SCIENCE
Learn the science behind the flavor and health benefits of this complex fruit.

CHOC 101: The Real Thing
CHOC 102: Sinful and Good for You?
CHOC 103: Chocolate for Nerds

Series 2 is CHOCOLATE IN THE WORLD
Journey through the history, culture, and economics of the global cacao and chocolate industries.

CHOC 201: History of Chocolate
CHOC 202: Journey to Africa
CHOC 203: Inside the Industry

Series 3 is THE ART OF CHOCOLATE MAKING
Learn the secrets of making bar chocolate, confections, and drinks.

CHOC 301: Factory Secrets
CHOC 302: Beyond the Bar
CHOC 303: Homemade Chocolate

Series 4 is FOR CHOCOLATE CONNOISSEURS
Delve into the sensations of eating chocolate, its culinary uses, and more creative realms!

CHOC 401: All Things Chocolate
CHOC 402: Chocolate Indulgence
CHOC 403: Exotic Erotic

ABOUT OUR CLASSES
Classes are conducted at Theo Chocolate 3400 Phinney Ave N., Seattle, WA
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm
Class formats range from lecture style to workshop to hands-on demonstrations
All classes involve eating chocolate, often in flavors and forms you won’t find anywhere else
Each class can be taken on its own or as part of a thematic series

CERTIFICATIONS
Complete a full series and earn a certificate of expertise for that theme
Complete all classes in Chocolate Academy and earn a Theo Degree in Chocolatology

Download a PDF of the full Chocolate Academy Curriculum with dates prices & course descriptions

INTERWEBING

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...speaking of upcoming, we are also adding our events to upcoming, so if you use that, you can keep an eye on us there as well!

LIVING SMART & CHOCOLATE WITH A HEART

Theo Chocolate was included in a piece about Organic Valentine's on WUSA in the metro DC area.

And, The Christian Science Monitor has a great post about  fair trade certified chocolate. They interviewed Theo's own Debra Music for their article!

CAFFE VITA LAUNCHES THEO BLEND

Theo Chocolate and local coffee roaster Caffé Vita spent months working together to develop this lush blend - which pairs beautifully with chocolate but also has the charm of a superb daily cup.

This coffee showcases two distinct coffees - a Fair Trade organic coffee from the foothills of Peru, and a Fair Trade organic coffee from the dense jungles of East Timor. Expect warm, enticing aromas of sweet vanilla and mild tobacco. Delicate herbal tones up front layered upon hints of baking spice and subtle smoke with dark chocolate undertones throughout. And a sweet, supple medium to full bodied coffee balanced with moderate acidity tapering in to a smooth, lingering finish. This unique blend is featured in our renowned Coffee Dark Chocolate bar.

AVAILABLE AT ALL CAFFE VITA LOCATIONS, AS WELL AS ON THEIR WEBSITE

WINE + THEOBROMINE = LOVE

Join Theo Chocolate & The Tasting Room for a little talk about our love of chocolate and wine. Share this experience with a lover or simply bring your love of the two to this popular event. You’ll get a little wine education from TTR’s very own Sarah Carlson, and chocolate talk with Rebecca Buck-Douville of Theo Chocolate.

Participants will explore different confections (some rumored to be aphrodisiacs) and how they pair with some of our boutique produced wines. We’ll start out with a little sparkling reception and roll into the special flight of wines and chocolate.

WHEN: Thursday, February 12th at 6 pm

WHERE: The Tasting Room 1924 Post Alley (between Stewart & Virginia), Seattle 98101

COST: Tickets are $25 per person. $20 per person for wine club members.

Space is very limited so make your reservation by calling 206-770-9463 or emailing jen@winesofwashington.com

SEXY SOIREE

I know you have all been on the edge of your seats waiting for more details about our Sexy Soiree! Well wait no longer, this event is going to knock your socks off! Please join us for a fabulous evening hosted by Ben De La Creme that will feature chocolate body painting demonstrations by the babes at Babeland, aphrodisiac inspired libations, interactive chocolate art, a raffle for some super special prizes, and a Zipcar hosted photo booth! Babeland will have a display of their sexy wares for sale, and as if that weren't enough, to top it off we will be enjoying the DJ stylings of the dentist, so we can all shake it a little before wrapping up the evening. As always there will be chocolate to taste and we will be offering some other things to nibble on. Make your reservations in advance, or just come on by.

FEBRUARY 13, Friday @ 7-10pm
COST: $16 (tax included) in advance or $18 (tax included) at the door Reservations are suggested, but not required. This event is 21 & up.

LIMITED EDITION FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

We have some wonderful limited edition items available only at our retail store for this Valentine's Day. Come on in and stock up!

RASPBERRY CRUSH

This LIMITED EDITION one ounce bar is a delicious blend of Theo white chocolate and organic raspberries. A rich, decadent treat, and the perfect thing to share with your favorite crush.

CINNAMON DARK CHOCOLATE HEARTS

Spicy little cinnamon chocolate hearts are the perfect token of your affection on Valentine’s Day. These spicy little mouthfuls are just a dollar each, so you can give them away by the handful!.

 THEO CHOCOLATE HEART & KEY

The perfect gift for your valentine! Give your sweetie a solid milk chocolate heart and the dark chocolate key that opens it. All wrapped up with a bow and ready to give, who can resist?

...and last but not least, don't forget about Cupcake Royale's Deathcake Royale, which uses Theo Chocolate and Stumptown coffee, I love that Seattle magazine refers to it as A Delicious, Local Menage a Trois, Ooh la la! The folks over at Cupcake Royale roll out this delicious treat on special occasions (such as Valentine's Day). Don't miss out!!