Friday, February 13, 2009

Type-2 Diabetes Study: Dove Dark Chocolate is Good for You, Too!

Below is an excerpt from an article in New Jersey's Asbury Park Press. Information about a study by Mars, Incorporated is included. Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chef Series Dark Chocolate is the most popular chocolate we sell at our Chocolate Tasting Parties. In March, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate will be added to our catalog. The Sugar Free Dark Chocolate is a perfectly sized portion for anyone who is craving a taste of Chocolate.

From the article:

"Mars, Incorporated, conducted a two-part study on the effects of cocoa flavanol in adults with type-2 diabetes, said Whitney Williams, spokeswoman for Mars.The company found that drinking a cocoa flavanol-rich beverage, made with the company's cocoapro cocoa, can have a positive impact on blood vessel dysfunction in adults with type-2 diabetes, she said.The study was conducted on men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 years old with established and stably-treated type-2 diabetes, according to research provided by Mars.

"What research is showing us is that cocoa flavanol plays an interesting role in the body," said Emily Korns, communications manager and registered dietitian for Mars Health and Nutrition."It actually helps to improve blood vessel function. It helps the blood vessel walls expand and lets blood flow through more freely," Korns said.Cocoa flavanol has a lot of health benefits in terms of heart disease and high blood pressure, and even in diabetes, Korns said."So whenever you include cocoa flavanol in your diet, it can have an improvement in blood vessel functions," she said.

Dove uses a patented process called Cocoapro on its dark chocolate, Korns said. The company starts the process by choosing beans that initially have a high cocoa flavanol content, she added."We treat them (cocoa beans) very, very gently throughout the whole chocolate production process," she said. "We know the end product of our Dove dark chocolate retains those cocoa flavanols that are naturally occurring anyway.""

The link to the full article is below....don't forget to hit your "back" button when you are finished reading the article...
Dark chocolate is good for you, too! | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Start Your Dove Business for $99 thru March 31st...


Our Business Kit has enough Dove Chocolate Products to Host 4 Chocolate Tasting Parties and start making money.

Pay for your Business Kit with just $400 in sales at the parties. My average party is $400 with 8-11 guests! I can show you how to do it too!




What's included?

1/2 #White Chocolate
1.5 #Milk Chocolate
1.5 #Dark Chocolate
4 Chocolate Mousse Paks
1 Chocolate Martini Mix Bottle
12 Chai Tea Paks
6 Coconut Smoothie Mix Paks
1 Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix
1 Cupcake Kit
1 Pastry Bag
1 Box Chocolate Covered Pretzels
1 Box Milk Choc. & Cinnamon Dusted Almonds
1 Blue Heart Fondue Set
2 Silicone Spatulas
1 DCD Duffle Bag
1 DCD Logo Apron,
50 Blank Business Cards
50 Spring Catalogs
50 Order Forms
1 "How to do a Tasting Party" DVD
50 Invitations
25 Spring/Summer Entertaining Guides
(Retail Value of Kit: $350.00)
Get started for $99.00 with everything you need.

Want to know more??
Contact me: freechocolate@comcast.net or call 302.249.4462.

My husband, Dean and I are successful Chocolatiers who can answer all your questions and give you the information you need to decide if Dove Chocolate Discoveries is right for you.

Want to see a video? Contact me via email and I will send you the link to see the video and catalog.

Monday, February 9, 2009

13 New Products in the Dove Catalog for Spring/Summer 2009


I attended the Presidents Leadership Conference this weekend. Advance copies of the new Catalog was given to all attendees! The new catalogs may be ordered beginning February 14th.

The New Products Are:

  1. Offset Spatula
  2. Pastry Bag
  3. Cocktail Shaker
  4. Girls Night Out Kit with Cocktail Shaker
  5. 1/2 lb White Chocolate
  6. Mint Filled Dark Chocolate Baking Bits
  7. Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
  8. Petite Dark Chocolate Dessert Cups
  9. Petite Milk Chocolate Dessert Cups
  10. Coconut Chocolate Chip Smoothie Mix
  11. Spring Design Transfer Sheets
  12. Host Exclusive Offer: Small Trifle Bowl Set (4)
  13. Host Exclusive Offer: Large Trifle Bowl
I have lots of other news to report about discontinued catalog items, business kit improvements, recruiting promotions, etc. Stay tuned!! Carrie

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Gotta Try This Chocolate Sheet Cake Soon!!! with Dove Cocoa of course....

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I stumbled onto this recipe somehow.  I haven't had a chance to try it yet but I plan to soon....of course I will be substituting Dove Cocoa in the recipe!!
Find the recipe here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/the_best_chocol/.  Take time to poke around this blog....it's been around for awhile and has a ton of interesting content!!!!   Carrie Geyer
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Posted in: The Chocoholics Diary.com: dark chocolate a day helped lower blood pressure

As posted in The Chocoholics Diary: "According to German researchers - a nibble of dark chocolate a day helped lower blood pressure without packing on the pounds.

Just a 30-calorie bite of dark chocolate can lower blood pressure without weight gain or other side effects according to the study which appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association." 

The rest of the post can be found by clicking below:


The Chocoholics Diary.com: dark chocolate a day helped lower blood pressure

You will love this blog!!!  Great Chocolate Recipes and articles about chocolate.

Look for the Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe I found on a Blog later this week.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

What To Do With Old Dove Catalogs...the poem


Well it's almost time to retire the old Dove Chocolate Discoveries Catalogs. If you are like me, you still have a few in your supply closet!! I like to use the old catalogs as "teasers" that get left behind in waiting rooms and other public places. Here is a poem that you can put on the old catalogs.

Though the date on this catalog may be old
Look inside and you'll be sold
Many great items you will see
Call me to learn how to get some FREE!
Want to see what we have now?
Get the new catalog and get ready for WOW!
Give me a call and I will send-
the new catalog and you will want to spend!
But be a hostess- have a tasting and fun-
in the evening or out in the sun!
Invite your friends and share the news!
Earn FREE chocolate and 1/2 price too!





Sunday, February 1, 2009

Heavenly Dove Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients:
6 ounces DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Chef Series Dark Chocolate (3 bars),
2 tablespoons butter,
¼ cup light corn syrup,
1 tablespoon honey,
1-2 teaspoons brandy (optional),
1/3 cup heavy cream,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest (optional)


Preparation:
1. Heat chocolate, butter, corn syrup, honey and brandy (if desired) together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. While stirring, pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth. Remove from heat.
3. Pour in vanilla and orange zest; mix until combined. Serve.