Everyone has a particular.  You can’t fit more than one Large marshmallow in a cup of hot chocolate, but they are so nice to bit into.  Mini marshmallows are adorable to look at and you can definitely fit more than one in a cup.  So here’s my question:

Do you prefer Mini or Large Marshmallows in your Hot Chocolate?  Your Vote Counts!

It’s snowing in Oklahoma – my home town.  While I’m here in sunny California, my family is bundled tight and gathering under a warm fire.  I miss the seasonal weather, but of course the trade off is there are no year-round farmer’s markets.  Today was a day of rest and reflection.  I mostly slept and organized my place and the next four days I will now tackle….PAPERWORK.

Thank you to all who have supported me through this grassroots movement of ChocoVivo.  I started my first farmers market in June – Playa Vista – and now I am selling at 5 markets.  But to those in Manhattan Beach, last Tuesday was my last day.  I’ve met some of my closest friends there, but I had to let go of the slowest market and analyze where I need to best utilize my efforts.   So I might add another market, but at this moment I will concentrate on setting up the ecommerce site.  Valentine’s is on the horizon so get ready for some new blends!

Merry (belated) Christmas!  It’ technically the day after Christmas now.  1:45 AM

Chocolate Blessings!

Patricia

Now you can buy our chocolate through Foodzies.   It’s like the Etsy for food artisans.  We are still working on our own e-commerce site so our new target date is Spring of 2010.  You can also visit us at the markets.  Sign up on our e-mail list or visit our blog for up to date information.  Chocolate Blessings!

Restaurants (Current & Past):

Border Grill – Santa Monica, Mexican Brownies and Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

BLT Steak – West Hollywood, Rich Chocolate Sundae

Brix 1601 – Redondo Beach, Duck with 75% Cacao on toasted bread

Cafe del Rey – Marina del Rey, Espresso Brownie and Chocolate Torte

Ciudad Restaurant – Downtown LA, Mayan Tradition -  Hot Chocolate

Huckleberry – Santa Monica, Rich Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Dusted Donuts

Luna Park – Hollywood, CA, Sunday’s Chocolate Brunch

Nickel Diner – Downtown LA, Smores Chocolate Cake

Ortega 120 – Redondo Beach, Paired with a $200 shot of tequila and Tequila University

Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar – Santa Monica, Bleu Cheese sprinkled on top of melted chocolate with touch of EVOO

Primitivo – Venice, Assorted Cheese Plate

Scoops – Los Angeles, Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

The Penthouse at The Huntley Hotel – Santa Monica, Seasonal

Whist at The Viceroy Hotel – Santa Monica, Various Chocolate Desserts

Akasha
9543 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845 1700
www.akasharestaurant.com

Hot chocolate serving in their bakery.

Please visit us at the following Farmers Markets:

Tuesday – Culver City:  2 PM – 7 PM,  Main Street between Culver & Venice Blvd, 90232

Thursday – Yamashiro Garden Market:  5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, 90068

Friday – Venice:  7 AM – 11 AM, Venice Way & Venice Blvd, 90291

Saturday – Playa Vista:  9 AM – 2 PM, 6400 Seabluff Drive (in Playa Vista, across from Home Depot), 90064

Saturday – Torrance:  8 AM – 1 PM, Charles H.Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, 90503

Sunday – Palos Verdes:  8 AM – 1 PM, Peninsula Shopping Center, Rolling Hills Estates, 90247

Sunday – Mar Vista:  9 AM – 2 PM, 12224 Venice Blvd, 90066

Sunday – Malibu:  10 AM – 3PM, 23519 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265

My little sis Theresa and I just finished the Unique La event this weekend.  It was a blowout and exceeded my expectations!  Bill from Pop Candy suggested I try the show and it was wonderful so I thank him so much for leading me this way.  The people loved the chocolate and our booth was rockin on Saturday!  So I’m planning for next year and I’m hoping to doing another one of these events in San Francisco.  They are awesome and such a great way to meet people. Little Sis is now under the weather and probably exhaused so she’s in bed.  I need to go give her a cup of hot chocolate.

For those that still want chocolate for the holidays come by the farmers markets.  My booth locations (of which I still need to update on my Where to Buy section of the website) are:

Manhattan Beach, Tuesday 12-4 PM

Venice, Friday 7 – 11 AM

Saturday, Torrance 8 – 1 PM

Saturday, Playa Vista 9 – 2PM

Sunday, Palos Verdes 8-1 PM

Last week for Orange and cloves so come and get it! 

Organic oranges from Stehly Farms + Whole cloves.  Bold and Citrusy! Seasonal/Limited Availability

63-65% Cacao