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Theo Chocolate donating profits to Haiti

THE MORNING NEWS

 

It was so much fun to have Q13 Fox at the factory this morning! Check out the video!

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 !

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!

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!

ON A MISSION

We made the cover of the Seattle PI this morning! We are thrilled, delighted and very proud of Andy! Tom Paulson also wrote another article about our founder Joe Whinney & Theo's fair trade practices: Theo hopes to start a cocoa revolution. Enjoy!

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Hey Everybody!

Theo Chocolate has been nominated for Evening Magazine's 16th Annual Best of Western Washington
VOTE for YOUR favorite chocolate HERE!

CHOCOLATE AND DEMOCRACY

Theo Chocolate was among the offerings at Arrianna Huffington's Huffington Post Oasis at the Democratic National Convention in Denver a few weeks ago. Here are some images from the event:

Agapi Stassinopoulos with Craig Newmark, founder of Craig’s List

Roy Sekoff, Seane Corn,  Arianna Huffington happy to be holding the goods

John Paul Dejoria with Agapi Stassinopoulos

IN GOOD COMPANY

The Seattle Times ran an article on guided walking, foodie tours in Seattle, and Theo Chocolate is mentioned. I love the subheading of:  "chocolate,sausages, and beer", you have my attention!

ART OF THE BAR

If you were ever curious about the inspiration behind the label art of our Theo Origin Bars, Alissa over at Chocolate Surveyor interviewed our illustrator Zaara and asked her about her process. Go check it out!

CHOCOLATE ON THE RADIO

KOUW aired an interview yesterday afternoon with our founder Joe Whinney. Discription: Cocoa Beans Can Save The World Dave Beck visits Theo Chocolate in Fremont to talk with its founder, Joe Whinney, about Joe's passion for chocolate and travel.

BIG IN JAPAN

Our beloved illustrator Zarra, was featured in a Japanese publication called Precious. We have no idea what the article says, but Zarra is photographed in front of the beautiful mural that she created for us!

Theo Wins NWSource Best Chocolatier / Chocolate Shop 2008

Woo hoo! We are so excited to be Seattle's number one source for all things decadent and chocolatey! Thank you Thank you!

"To Ecuador, With Love" An Inspiring Fair Trade Article from Utne Reader

Check out this inspiring article from the Utne Reader on the lives of workers in the Fair Trade rose growing industry in Ecuador. I also found this more sobering article on the modern slave trade.

Check us out in the Seattle Picks Newsletter!

Seattle Picks is a handpicked weekly newsletter of shops, designers, tips and treats - just the thing to inspire your weekend (and perk up that lagging Friday-itis!) with some sassy wit and delicious ideas (yes, I think shopping is delicious.)

Theo Chocolate Featured here. Sign up for weekly newsletter here. (Tell 'em Kiki from Theo sent ya!)

Max Havelaar Awesome Fair Trade Videos

Joe Whinney on KUOW's Sound Focus

Dave Beck stopped by the factory for a tour and interviewed Theo founder Joe Whinney. Click here for a listen. KUOW is our friendly neighborhood NPR affiliate here in Seattle.

Serious Eats article on chocolate storage

Click here for an informative article about storing chocolate (or just eating it, as is the common practice here at the chocolate factory.) I just love this glamour shot of coconut curry the headed the article with. THANKS GUYS! ! ! :)

Theo in the Seattle Dining Guide

Check us out here in the Seattle Dining Guide! A very nice and comprehensive piece about Theo.

TasteTV Theo Chocolate Video

Plenty Magazine Daily Green Bit - Fair Trade Chocolate

Here is a short but sweet fair trade chocolate posting from Plenty Magazine's Daily Green Bit. Mother's Day is just around the corner!

Tell Oprah's Producers you want to see Fair Trade Chocolate on the Show!

Here is a link to submit story ideas to the Oprah Show. Child labor has been on my mind all week so that's what I'm submitting. Have your say the Oprah way. Please use your powers for good, not evil. Spamming Oprah is frowned upon.

Theo Chocolate in Seattle Metropolitan May 08

Check out this article about CEO Joe Whinney! (And check out that Blue Steel!)

A Video Clip from Go Green Expo NY with Theonista Debra Music

Here is a video clip from CW11 News in New York. It is a spot on Go Green Expo, which was this past weekend. Deb tells us the show was just packed, with five people deep waiting to get a taste of Theo Chocolate. It's nice to be popular!

Meet Frankie! Northwest Adoption Exchange's Wednesday's Child

Meet Frankie! Frankie is looking for his forever home, andcame to visit the factory and get videotaped for his Wednesday's Child TV spot.  Learn about Frankie and watch his video here. Frankie is well spoken and definitely loved the hands-on learning he did roasting cocoa with Nathan. We Theonistas wish him all speed in finding his new family!

Theo Chocolate on the CBS Early Show "Eco Easter"

Here is a fun little Eco-Friendly Easter Spot from the CBS Early show this morning. You have to watch the whole thing to see the last bit where they skewer peeps as some kind of bizarre heathen sugar ritual. Not for the faint-of-heart.

Tilth in the NY Times Top Ten!

Check it out - Local kids make good! Tilth Restaurant gets reviewed in the New York Times - Excellent job guys! And Theo, of course, is thrilled to be the chosen chocolate of Tilth's signature Bourbon Hot Chocolate. Dee-lish! You can crib the recipe from their website here.

Congratulations Tilth!!!

"Theobromine, darling."

Theo Chocolate gets a lovely mention  in the Seattle TImes. 

CEO Joe Whinney Speaks Out on Democracy Now!

Check out this very interesting episode of Democracy Now! featuring Joe Whinney - "Chocolate's Bittersweet Economy": Cocoa Industry Accused of Greed, Neglect for Labor Practices in Ivory Coast; Theo Chocolate Founder, CEO Joe Whinney on Fair-Trade Cocoa.

Show me your Moves. Theo makes the New York Times

OMG!Theo makes the New York Times!Check out this article on the front page of the Dining & Wine section today! We are so zazzed.

Plenty o' Love from Plenty Magazine

Check out this excellent article on ethical chocolate sourcing, featuring our own Joe Whinney. You can read more about the DNA mapping of our chocolate mentioned in the article here. Woohoo!

Theo Chocolate on the Today Show!

Can we be more excited? Check us out on the Today Show this morning!!! Simran Sethi is a total greenbabe.

Awesome Theo mention in Seattle Times this weekend!

Check out this lovely article which appeared in the Pacific NW section of the Seattle Times this weekend. Isn't it wonderful to live in such a sweet city? Not to mention the Coffee and Microbrews.... I LOVE SEATTLE!

Hair Nets are Sexy!

First Sight Productions - Theo Montage. Another Theonista video. We feel so popular! Hairnets are smexxxy!

Wine and Chocolate is Smexxy!

And Komo's Julien Perry tells us that The Tasting room is ready to smexx you up with tarty tidbits of deliciousness - "We offer a great little artisan cheese plate, we do Salumi cured meats and we do Theo chocolate confections. So, enough of the good food groups!"

Oh O! Theo hits the bigtime with Oprah's Bestlist

Theonistas everywhere are getting jiggy with delight over our recent press hit in Oprah Magazine (The February 2008 issue, page 30, woot!) We are honored, amazed, and excited about the prospect of spreadin' the love all across the land. So raise a glass for Theo Chocolate! Happy Friday! - Kiki

postscript: big ups to Daivid Blaine for his mention (and his oompa loompa - tres chic!) on The Back Kitchen

Mucho Amor De Kittenchops!

Check out Love #1 and Love #2 for fellow Theonista-at-heart Zaara of Kittenchops, who designs all our lovely packaging. Yay Zaara! Here is her blog- where you can see some interesting things she is up to!

Seattle Times | Haute Love

Kathy Casey shares some Theo love in her article in Seattle Times Newspaper on Haute Hot Chocolate.

Theo Chocolate - The Movie!

Our very own Laura J put this together for our holiday party last night. How much fun is this? It's like a tour in a box.

Get Chocolate | Take a Factory Tour

We got a great mention for our factory tour in The Seattle Times today. I can't think of a better way to entertain the whole family over the holidays. Please do make sure you call in advance for reservations if you visit, and there will be additional tours during the holidays to accommodate as many visitors as possible.  See you there!

Awesome Review on Candy Addict

We got a lovely review of our Phinney bars on Candy Addict today!  Candy Addict » Candy Review: Theo’s 3400 Phinney Bars. We met so many lovely people at the Chocolate Show this year, it's just amazing to me.

Gift Guide for the Lazy Procrastinator

Hilarious and accurate - Yelp gives us a nice mention on their Lazy Person's Gift Guide. I Love it! And check out special Yelp event - Drunk Shopping in Ballard this Friday night. So wrong, it must be right.

Chocolate Can Save the Planet!

This is a very cool article about sustainable cocoa growing in Brazil. Maintaining the natural ecosystem means not only better chocolate yields, it generates greater carbon offset, and a healthier planet. In fact, poor, over farmed soil can be returned to healthy biomass in only a few years of conscientious planting and care. And it's nice to see the big companies recognizing the value of sustainability.

Seattle Magazine "Best of 2007"

Hurray for Chocolate! Here is a nice shout out for Theo in this month's Seattle Magazine, as well as kind words for the good folks at The Chocolate Box.

Chocolate Television - Taste TV

Well look who it is, Miz Pamela Hinckley, our own Chief Brand Ambassador captured on video for all to enjoy. Thanks to the good people of Taste TV for featuring us in their chocolate television lineup. Not sure when this video actually hit the streets, but I caught it on in this article from Kyla Myers' Seattle Blog.

Theo Chocolate Wins Eco-Epicurean Award

Food & Wine Magazine recognizes 5 Eco-Innovators in their August 2007 issue including our very own CEO Joe Whinney. Read the article online here.

Also check out this decadent recipe for pots de creme - I suggest trying it with Venezuela or Blend.

Theo Chocolate Wins Gold at Fancy Food Show

We Won!!!
We are so proud to announce our gold SOFI from the NASFT Fancy Food Show this year! It is especially an honor as such a young company to receive recognition among our peers.

Go Eat! Theo Chocolate - Komo Radio Spot

A nice little spot on Komo Radio's Go Eat! segment. This photo makes me hungry! Do you know your Theo Flavors? That's Peanut Butter & Jelly, Peanut Butter, and Ginger in the back row, and Ivory Coast and Mint up front.

Theo Chocolate runner-up in Food Network Awards

Theo recognized at the 2007 Food Network Awards Seattle-PI roots us on.

In her sweet job, chocolatier concocts strange but wonderful confections

Find out more about our talented chocolatier, Autumn Martin in this Seattle Times article.