A Visit to The Big Chocolate Show NYC 2017

I attended The Big Chocolate Show on Friday for the media. I have never attended this show before, and was excited to see what they had to offer. It is much smaller than the chocolate show that used to be in the city for many years. The cost was $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Travelzoo was offering discounted tickets at $29 which is a great deal. It is a fun event, so many unique chocolate ideas in one place! Okay, let's see some of the vendors at the show! 

Cocoa Supply was very impressive for me who loves to bake. Quality ingredients make such a difference in baking or cooking. This site carries cocoa powders, vanilla beans and extracts plus organic products. I was given some of their baking cocoa to try and I cannot wait to do so!  

Gorgeous designs that are completely edible!  

A chocolate shoe is my kind of shoe!  

These infusion kits were very interesting 

I was sad to not find many chocolates with peanut butter but this one mixed with corn was a very interesting texture and flavor!  

Unicorn bars look too pretty to eat!  

Yes, I found a bar with my namesake herb in it! I was a bit nervous as I know the herb Rosemary can be a bit strong, but this bar was very interesting. It was a very subtle flavor, I really enjoyed it.  

A very interesting gift idea from Noteworthy Chocolates to send a chocolate message as a gift. They use Guittard chocolate which is one of the best in the land. So good and creamy! You can receive 25% off your online order by October 15, 2017 with code SWEET25. A very unique gift.  

 

1892 Chocolates are made in New Jersey and the ladies at the booth were very lovely. The chocolate was very tasty as well, and I loved the packaging.  

Two examples of gorgeous packaging found at the show.  

Fairytale Brownies was something I was familiar with but never tasted. I was happy to see them, their products are really very tasty and make great gift ideas. They are in business since 1992, and they offer FREE SHIPPING on their website for all orders. You will make someone really smile to receive these as a gift!  

William Dean Chocolates were probably the most elegant I saw at the show. How gorgeous are these chocolate paintings?  

Scharffen Berger is one of the most most famous for baking. When you use their products, your goodies will just taste 100 times better. They are carried in my local Wegmans, thank goodness, for purchase whenever I feel the baking urge.  

This event was fun and the vendors had very unique products, I hope next year it may be a bit larger of a vendor selection. If you are a lover of chocolate, you will really enjoy the show. When you attend a smaller show, you don't feel overwhelmed and can go through at a slower pace. You do not have to worry about missing any vendors as you can take your time through each one. 

They are holding a Melt in Miami February 16 to 18, 2018 and you can find more information on their website. 

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Coconut Banana French Toast with Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

Coconut Banana French Toast

Servings: 6

1 banana

1 cup milk

1 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

12+ slices bread

2 T Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

Heat griddle and brush with coconut oil. Blend remaining ingredients (except bread) in a blender until smooth. Pour into a shallow dish. Submerge each slice in mixture and place on griddle. Cook till golden brown, then flip over to cook other side. Serve with maple syrup.

Now that the holidays are over, we are all looking to eat a bit healthier! I was thrilled to receive a sample of Carrington Farms Coconut Oil for my baking and cooking needs. I use Canola and Olive Oil in my cooking/baking but will now try to use this Coconut Oil as well. It is perfect for healthy mid-high heat cooking up to 350 degrees F. I am also eager to try their Cooking Spray, my local Wegmans may carry it in their organic section. You can check out Carrington Farms website HERE to see if any stores in your area carry the line. They offer free shipping with orders over $50.00 on their website store which is a nice option.

Have you ever cooked with Coconut Oil? How did you like it? 

About Carrington Farms
Carrington Farms is dedicated to providing the absolute highest quality products to the consumer in search of a healthy way of life. With a 14 year history of developing healthy consumer packaged goods in vibrant packaging, Carrington Farms has become recognized by the health conscious consumer as the brand of choice in presenting 'Healthy foods for a Healthy Soul'. Carrington Farms welcomes the individual focused on quality of life and longevity to a world of innovative health food products featuring exceptional quality and delicious flavors in your quest for a satisfying Healthy Living experience. All Carrington Farms products are certified organic, Star-K Kosher, gluten-free and non-GMO. From the pure whole seed flax to the chia blends and cold-pressed organic extra virgin coconut oil, all of Carrington Farms' vitamin and mineral-full health food products are a great way to start adding a little more nutrition to your everyday life. For more information, please visit www.carringtonfarms.com. 


Disclosure: I was provided a Carrington Farms Coconut Oil for this review. There has been no monetary compensation for this post. I only recommend products that I feel will be of interest to my readers, and that I am truly impressed by. All opinions are my own. Thank you!!

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Cascadian Farm New Granola Cereal and Crunchy Granola Bars!!

I was thrilled to receive right before Christmas a special package from Cascadian Farms. I know in January, being a new year, people always make resolutions to eat better. I think you should try to do so every day. Growing up, I never knew what canned pasta sauce was, or bought chicken fingers. Everything was made by my mom from scratch, and we still do that today. But sometimes you don't have the time, so if you do purchase something, you want it to be healthy.

Cascadian Farms has been in business since 1972, way before the "organic" movement became so popular. They make over 75 various products to feed your family in a very healthy way. I sometimes find the healthier foods do not taste that appealing. But Cascadian Farms products are very tasty. I was thrilled to be able to try their new granola, flavored with dried blueberries and cranberries. I am a huge lover of granola, so was happy to try this new flavor. They do make other flavors if the berry style is not your thing.

The crunchy granola bars were also sent to me and again being a granola bar lover, I was excited to try them. They were very tasty, and only 90 calories per bar. They also make them in peanut butter, oats and cocoa as well. I would like to try those next as I am sure they will be quite yummy. 

Cascadian Farm also makes frozen fruit, frozen vegetables, fruit spread, relish and frozen potatoes for your family table. I also received a copy of the December issue of Bon Appetit magazine, where they named Casadian Farm frozen peas one of the top 50 essential ingredients they cannot cook without. I highly suggest you give their products a try. I have been a customer long before I became a part of their blogger outreach program. 

Have you tried any of Cascadian Farm products? What are your favorites? 

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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