tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56873723668721454802011-04-21T20:45:39.543-07:00Nuts just take up space where chocolate ought to be.CODamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04532325014446547476noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372366872145480.post-86761917220082694332008-03-03T14:47:00.000-08:002008-12-09T16:21:54.766-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7E9d_M52RI/R8yGBHQx8TI/AAAAAAAABZM/yUcguCtVYz8/s1600-h/Oliver.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7E9d_M52RI/R8yGBHQx8TI/AAAAAAAABZM/yUcguCtVYz8/s400/Oliver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173657425629278514" border="0" /></a><br />Oliver Kita Credentials<br /><br /> * Culinary Institute of America, NY: A.O.S.<br /> * L ’Ecole Lenotre, Paris: Stage - Thierry Atlanoliver kita making chocolate, Chocolatier MOF, France<br /> * L ’Ecole Lenotre, Paris: Stage - Christophe Rhedon, Chocolatier<br /> * L ’Ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona, Tain L’Hermitage: Stage-Phillipe Givre<br /> * Academy du Chocolat, Barry-Callebaut, Montreal: Diploma - Julian Rose, Maitre ChocolatierOliver Kita<br /><br />Having a passion for cooking and baking with the perfumes and flavors of chocolate, flowers, herbs, citrus, exotic fruits, berries, nuts, and spices over the last 20 years, Chef Oliver <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7E9d_M52RI/R8yGGHQx8UI/AAAAAAAABZU/AiWQNa60bJw/s1600-h/oliverrr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7E9d_M52RI/R8yGGHQx8UI/AAAAAAAABZU/AiWQNa60bJw/s400/oliverrr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173657511528624450" border="0" /></a>Kita turned his time and focus to studying and training with the top master chocolatiers on two continents. The result is the Oliver Kita line of artisan fine chocolates of a remarkable quality using superlative French organic and Swiss sources complemented by traditional French methods and the finest ingredients. Heavy satin cream, award-winning sweet butter, the finest fruits, low sugar, and carefully selected and roasted nuts are all in an artfully hand-crafted design by Kita.<br /><br />Kita said he is using organic chocolate as well as fair trade chocolate. “I believe it’s important for the patrons of my shop and anyone who purchases chocolate to align their spending choices with universal and personal values. A percentage of their purchase is used to support an education project run by the World Cocoa Foundation.<br /><br />Oliver Kita’s philosophy: Aware, Exquisite, Passionate, Joyful, Powerful, Conscious.<br /><br />Aware<br />I have chosen to buy chocolate from small, dedicated companies that are aware of their global and local business practices, who take pride in, and are committed to careful, slow processing of cacao from precious bean to well-tempered block. The people who create the chocolate love their work, and the farmers who grow the cacao receive fair deals in trade, for the best beans.<br /><br />Exquisite<br />Every day I create artisan chocolates by hand in small batches from my personal chocolate kitchen. Experience artfully designed confections that melt slowly and superbly. Savor the nuanced flavors of the finest organic French, and smooth rich Swiss couvertures. Come visit me for a delight beyond the sense of taste.<br /><br />Passionate<br />Pairing creative talent with an expert education, Chocolatier Oliver Kita received diplomas from L’École Lenôtre in Paris, L’École du Grand Chocolat Valrhona,<br />Tain L’Hermitage, Academy du Chocolat, Barry-Callebaut, Montreal, and The Culinary Institute of America in the Historic Hudson Valley.<br /><br />Joyful<br />Discover the secret world inside this box — a place of beauty, works of art, pieces of joy. Fine chocolate, like fine perfume, is an experience of daily pleasure — to be appreciated every day without regret.<br /><br />Powerful<br />Buying this chocolate supports human rights. The power of your giving or receiving it is aligned with universal values of the global community. A percentage of the profits from each chocolate we sell will be donated to support an education project of the World Cocoa Foundation to provide better educational opportunities for children of cocoa farmers.<br /><br />Conscious<br />Chocolate every day can change your perspective on life. Live it fuller, richer and more experientially. Appreciate, take the time to evaluate and enjoy what you have where you are now.<p class="plaintext"> </p><a href="http://s14.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=s14codama"><img alt="Site Meter" src="http://s14.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=s14codama" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5687372366872145480-8676191722008269433?l=chocom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CODamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04532325014446547476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372366872145480.post-81110667604260317252008-02-29T04:07:00.000-08:002008-02-29T04:09:38.203-08:00<div style="position: relative; clear: both;"><div id="imagemain1"><img src="http://www.pocketchangenyc.com/images/NewsLetters/steamertrunk_large.jpg" alt="Box of Chocolate" height="233" width="186" /></div><div id="content-inner-left-second">What: <span>The Chocolate Picnic Steamer Trunk</span><br />Where: <span>Marie Belle New York</span><br />Price: <span>$15,000</span><br />Justification: Kilos <span>upon kilos of libido boosters that will last you through next Valentine's Day. </span></div></div><DIV align=right><A href="http://s14.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=s14codama"><IMG alt="Site Meter" src="http://s14.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=s14codama" border=0></A></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5687372366872145480-8111066760426031725?l=chocom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CODamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04532325014446547476noreply@blogger.com0