SPRING is on the way - Cleaning

Valentine's Day is over - and we had a great one! We shipped out 42 orders the week of Valentine's - and we survived an 18" snow in the middle of the week to boot!

As you can see, we're cleaning up and organizing. This was actually a 'staged' picture to show our 'inside' facility for Chocolate.com.

More pictures to follow - as we are totally revamping and re-organizing our chocolate "office" (Mom's old bedroom/old guestroom). We're not re-decorating yet - I think that might come in the late Spring. I still like having reminders around here that Mom was with us those six years (two in this house).

But there's very little left to make it appear that it was once a bedroom...just a chest of drawers (which we use for storage of ribbon, doilies, party supplies, etc. and a bookcase that also 'stores' things.

The only thing we don't do from this office is produce chocolate. That's done in the kitchen. But the administrative, packing and shipping is all done in our "office." Pictures to follow - when I've got it the way I want it.

And - we're planning for Easter - only seven weeks away! More info on those specials coming in about 2-3 weeks.

Valentine's Day 2010

We've finally found a way to get a good "red" to dye our white chocolate. We've been scouring the world and finally found Non FD&C organic colored cocoa butter! It works and the result is spectacular - as you can see!

This cameo heart box sells for $9.99. It comes packaged in cello with a bow. A beautiful and tasty gift for someone who loves chocolate and romance.

You can order this box any way you want. There are a number of ways this box can be ordered. Please see our website for ordering information. Our website is: www.smithorganicchocolates.com.

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Candy in Moderation is OK

(Pictured: Our new Cranberry Almond Bark, made with organic semi-sweet dark chocolate, organic roasted/chopped almonds, and organic chopped dried cranberries)

A new study compiled of long-term findings from a U.S. government funded study says that candy in moderation is OK, and does not contribute to obesity.

In article published in the November 2009 Gourmet News, the study says, "...candy consumption is not associated with chronic negative health outcomes, such as overweight and obestiy, in children and adults. Children who consumed candy had lower body weights than children who reported eating no candy."

The study, conducted by Nutrition Impact, LLC, "found that children who eat candy had statistcally significant lower body weight and a lower body mass index than children who eat no candy."

"Candy consumption was not associated with increasd body weight in adults either" the study said.

These finds also correlate with the American Dietic Association's psoition that, "the total diet or overall pattern of food eaten is the most important focus of a healthful eating style. All foods can fit within this pattern."

Soooo.....that means that a piece of candy a day, won't hurt you. Go ahead and indulge - just be controlled. Two ounces a day of dark chocolate is like drinking that proverbial glass of wine - the same type of health benefits apply. See the post from February 2009 for information on the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate.

Holiday Specials

Holiday specials! Check 'em out on our website - www.smithorganicchocolates.com !

Holiday Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas from Smith Organic Chocolates!

Here's a simple way to give organic chocolate this year! Our Holiday Holly box holds up to one pound of truffles, barks, or clusters...or even white chocolate peppermint pretzels!

We were again able to get ahold of organic candy canes and organic peppermint pinwheels that we crush up and use to drag our white chocolate covered pretzels in or - make White Chocolate Peppermint Bark.

We have holiday gift giving ideas for everyone and every budget! This particular item is great for parties, gift exchanges, hostess gifts, or for any chocolate lover on your list!

Check us out at www.smithorganicchocolates.com and click on Holiday Items. You can order this box under the box, then tell us what to put in it - OR - order it through the chocolate and select this as your packaging!

We have a Local Pick-Up & Delivery Option on our website for those who live in Lancaster County, PA. That was created to save shipping charges.

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Holiday 2009 Catalog Available

It's time for our Holiday Catalog! Smith Organic Chocolates is pleased to announce that our Holiday 2009 catalog is complete and ready to go.

If you would like a copy, please email us at smithorganicchocolates@dejazzd.com. It is available in hard copy or in Microsoft Publisher. The catalog was created in Publisher 2007, but it can be saved in Publisher 2003. A Word catalog is in the works, but may not be ready until mid-November.

We have several new packaging options this year, as well as our Snowman Tin tower from last year.

Some of our new packaging options include:

A Holiday Holly box for candy

Reindeer Tower Set

Peppermint Lovers Open Box set - shrink-wrapped

Some of our new candy offerings include:

• Peppermint Lovers Package


• Almond Lovers Assortment


• Peanut Lovers Assortment

We have gift options ranging in price from $2.99 to $54.99.

Check out our website at http://www.smithorganicchocolates.com/ for product information.

Smith Organic Chocolates is dedicated to providing you with the latest nutritional chocolate and product information.

The holidays are only a couple months away!

Can you believe it? The holidays are approaching! It seems like summer was just a couple of weeks ago! (it was).

I heard a report on the news last week that said the early bird shoppers were already on the lookout for gifts - or they would be before the end of October!

Sheesh! I just started updating the website last week, and we're currently working on our holiday specials - which are pretty much the same as last year - we'll have some new products and a new packaging option for you!

And as always, gift certificates can be purchased directly from our secure website - because there's a lot to choose from!

We'll be keeping you updated about our holiday party. We're tentatively scheduling it for Sunday, November 29th from 2-5 p.m. We'll have plenty of free samples, holiday music, and show you our stuff! So....put that on your calendar - save the date!

Smith Organic Chocolates is dedicated to bringing you the latest in nutritional information about chocolate and keeping you apprised of our latest products!