Rescue Chocolate - Mission Feral Fig bar - May 8, 2014

Chocolate of the Day:

Rescue Chocolate
Mission Feral Fig bar
Good ++
Weight: 2 oz. (56.6 g.) in total bar
Calories: 300 calories (estimate) in 1 bar
Cost: $6.00 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Abe's Market, online order

Today was Day #3 of Chocolate and Fig Theme Week.

I can think of at least three reasons to feature this bar: 1.) 100% of the net proceeds of this Mission Feral Fig bar from Rescue Chocolate (made by Tumbador Chocolate in Brooklyn, NY) go to animal rescue groups; 2.) this Mission Feral Fig bar features a cute tabby cat in the label; and last, but not least, this was a good tasting chocolate bar.

The Mission Feral Fig bar contained dried MIssion figs, dried cranberries, and almonds in a base of 66% organic dark chocolate. A pinch of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and allspice rounded out this flavorful, rich tasting bar.

Rescue Chocolate - Pick Me! Pepper bar - Feb. 23, 2014

Chocolate of the Day:

Rescue Chocolate
Pick Me! Pepper bar
Good +
Weight: 2 oz. (56.6 g.) in 1 bar
Calories: 320 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $6.00 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Abe's Market, online order

Today was Day #4 of Chocolate and Chili Theme Week.

The Pick Me! Pepper bar from Rescue Chocolate (made by Tumbador Chocolate in Brooklyn, NY) was made with flavorful and creamy 66% Organic and Fairly Traded (vegan) dark chocolate, and contained pasilla and mulato chili pepper, spices and fleur de sel.

However, no need to be afraid of the heat, as the savory and spicy notes were well balanced, and the slightly salty flavor seemed just right.

The "Pick Me!" in the title refers to dogs who would be happy to be adopted, sponsored or rescued. 100% of the net proceeds from this line of Rescue Chocolate bars go to animal rescue groups.

Fittingly, I spent today leading a Chocolate Walk in the "Dogpatch" neighborhood of San Francisco, an area with several chocolatiers (as well as craft breweries, wine bars, and great little cafes). Dog images were everywhere (including dog paintings/drawings at Recchiuti's Little Nib and theLab Cafe). It was a beautiful day, and thank you to the great group who participated.