Fall is here! Doesn’t it make you want to curl up in a sweater and indulge in a delicious handmade truffle? Fresh batches of truffles are arriving at Renzo’s every couple of days so stop by 1301 Commercial Drive and spoil yourself or someone else today!
Healthy Benefits of Chocolate
The Health Benefits of Chocolate by Dr. Rhonda Lowe
According to Nielsen Research, more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy will be sold during Valentine’s week. But buying chocolate doesn’t just have to be in the spirit of love – there are convincing health benefits to eating this sweet indulgence.
A review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that the antioxidant properties in dark chocolate can have a positive impact on blood pressure in the short term. It seems an association between the cocoa polyphenols in chocolate and a natural chemical in our blood helps our arteries expand and relax. And according to studies published in the European Heart Journal and Journal of Nutrition, eating as little as a ¼ oz. (about 10 grams) of dark chocolate per day can help to lower your blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart and boost memory, attention span and problem-solving skills.
But make sure you give your loved one the right kind of chocolate. Dark chocolate is rich in the cocoa liquor that contains the polyphenols (you can tell by the bitter taste), but it needs to have at least 70 per cent cocoa for you to reap the health benefits. Milk chocolate doesn’t have the same effect because it doesn’t have as much cocoa liquor, and white chocolate doesn’t contain any cocoa liquor at all.
Love is in the air!!!
It’s getting to be that time again. Looking to show some love to someone with some local handmade chocolate truffles that are made with love? Many options for packaging, including custom packaging so check out the orders page.
And… if you want to give a little something to a few people I have these sweet triangle boxes all hand decorated for your Valentine (with 4 truffles inside only $10!)
getting ready for Valentines day
feeling sexy?
The sexy truffle is a blend of 90% dark with 70% Mexican chocolate with chipotle peppers, ground cayenne, groundblack pepper & clove. Spellbinding!
Pretty little packages of goodness
Well, everything is in full swing now…I’ve been busy filling orders and making peoples chocolate dreams come true. Pop by the studio sale Friday Dec.19, 2014 from 5-9pm (1827 William Street)for delicious handmade truffles, cards, magnets, beautiful soy candles in teacups & vintage glassware, jewelry, handmade boxes, silk-screened t-shirts, exquisite cookies, ornaments, soaps and more… so much more!
Holiday orders!!!
I know!?! Shocking that it’s that time of year again (already?)
Someone asked me yesterday if I was taking orders for Christmas parties and stocking stuffers yet…and I said no, not yet (let me get through Halloween first)!?!
Then I realized that actually, it’s not so far away and people are probably planning or attending parties, work events, potlucks, mailing packages ect. so, YES! I am going to gear up to take orders for holiday events, celebrations, thanks-yous, stocking stuffers ect, ect… and lets not forget about New Years Eve. Most people throw or attend some kind of gathering or shindig – what a lovely treat for a special night.
What a great way to show someone how much you care than sharing chocolates that are handmade with love right here…so bring on the holiday orders !
Give yourself a boost!
I know good chocolate makes me happy – here are some of the many benefits of dark chocolate…
http://www.enjoydarkchocolate.com/health-benefits/health-benefits-dark-chocolate.html
So, stop by Renzo’s 1301 Commercial Drive and give yourself a much needed boost out of the grey Vancouver day!
Make an impression
Heading to an office party or potluck and not sure what to bring? We do special orders for such occasions…most people love chocolate – so if you bring chocolate…they’ll love you too!!!
email me today to place your order & make an impression
sweeten up your day
Stop by Renzo’s Coffee 1301 Commercial Drive to try my handmade with love truffles. We now have 3 vegan varieties available Dark & Minty, Renzo’s Famiglia Espresso Truffle & the Cherry Bombed made with red wine and organic bing cherries.
Artful Sunday Aug 31st, 2014 12-5pm
Artisan Chocolates by Trish will be making an appearance at Artful Sundays in Napier Greenway this summer. Sunday August 31, 2014 from noon to 5pm. This delightful event features some of Vancouver’s most intriguing artists, free drop in workshops, delicious goodies and live music. Top it off with being outdoors on a beautiful sunny day and it will be a good time for all. Stop by and say hi and see what we’ve been making.
1661 Napier Street at Commercial Drive. 
Artisan Chocolates by Trish 