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Friday Favorites- Chocolate

2/11/2021

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In my quest to start taking Friday’s to focus on some positivity and things I love, it is no wonder I chose Chocolate for my second post!
To say I love chocolate is an understatement. It is the one thing in life I struggle with sharing. Truly. Most days I have a little hidden away somewhere that I break a piece off of and enjoy as if time slowed down. I am not sure why. It is up there with my coffee time in the morning.
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Savor the moment

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Whenever I travel I make a point to find local chocolatier's and try different flavors. It is a fun way to savor the moment. On a trip to Miami I discovered a new flavor that I never thought would go together. I stopped into Monsier Ganache's and tried a dark chocolate and chili pepper truffle. Who would have thought that combination would be so magical!?! It was the perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and spicy. 

During a train trip through Europe, I stopped in at the Lindt Chocolate Factory to pick up souvenirs for friends and family.  Those chocolate bars were so delicious I ate every last one before I crossed into Italy, two days later. Did I have regrets? No way. Those chocolates were as magical as the views of the Swiss countryside I was gazing at as I scarfed them down. Normally I don't practice this sort of behavior, but I savored every bite!
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If I had to pick a favorite chocolate memory, it would be from a design opening at Baker Furniture in the Denver Design center. As a designer I left that event with a goodie bag that had the most scrumptious chocolate truffle I ever tasted in my life. The Vogues Chocolate and Curry Truffle. From their exotic truffle collection. I have never had another one since, but the it was a moment I will never forget. One day I will breakdown and order the full collection!

One-a-Day

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For my daily does of chocolate, I love to place a beautiful bowl or chalice out and keep my Dove Chocolate in them. Each one has a inspiring message and melts in your mouth. My two favorites are Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate and Raspberry.  It adds a delicious and enjoyable guilty pleasure to your coffee table. 

Do you savor the moment when you indulge your chocolate cravings? 

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    Ellie McIntosh, grew up as a creative thinker. Inspired by her father, a furniture designer an inventor and musician, she took the path to creativity. Her artistic journey has taken her as far as France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Germany, Morocco, and many places throughout the United States and Mexico, where she utilized various
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