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The Ultimate Small Business Gift Guide for Every Budget
In today’s economy, it’s becoming more and more important to support small, local businesses. Next time you find yourself searching for gifts on Amazon, think small instead! Here are 15 small business gift ideas for friends, coworkers, or even yourself that range in price from under $10 to under $100.
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BOSTON CREAM PIE, A CHOCOLATE DESSERT FAVORITE
Boston Cream Pie is a well-known dessert with its silky smooth chocolate icing, moist sponge cake, and velvety custard—what’s not to love? But not many people know the origin of the Boston Cream Pie, or why it became the official state dessert of Massachusetts (even over Toll House cookies, which are another Massachusetts specialty). Here are a few important details about the development of the Boston Cream Pie to help you appreciate and become more familiar with this delectable treat. Recipes too!
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How To Ship Chocolate and Other Perishables in Summer
If there’s one thing we at Tangle Chocolate have learned a thing or two about during this record-breaking summer heat, it’s how to ship chocolate. We thought we’d pass on our tips in case you are curious about what we do or want to ship your own perishable goods to someone near or far.
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Pairing Chocolate with Wine and Beer
Wine and beer tasting events are great places to learn about how specific vintages and varieties pair with chocolate. (Yes, you read that right, beer and chocolate!) People get to learn about why it’s great to serve these ingredients together and how each one complements the other. Here is some basic information about chocolate and alcohol for you to know before you attend a tasting, or perhaps to help you host your own.
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HELP! MY DOG ATE MY CHOCOLATE!
Has your dog ever gotten into a piece of chocolate cake you had sitting on the counter for dessert? Have you ever wondered whether to head to the hospital when the last piece of your chocolate bar goes missing? People tend to think that chocolate is deadly for dogs, and while it can be for some, it actually depends on a few different factors: the size of the dogs, the amount and type of chocolate consumed, and the dog's age and overall health. Here's the scoop.
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CHOCOLATE BOOKS TO TAKE TO THE BEACH
Ah, summer. Time for many of us to spend some time unplugged by the water, reading, napping, and doing whatever brings us joy. Taking chocolate to the beach is not a great idea unless you want to slurp it melted, but there are numerous excellent books about chocolate that travel a lot better than chocolate itself. Here are four of Tangle Chocolate’s favorites.
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CHOCOLATE NEWS ROUNDUP
Frogs and cicadas and chocolate... oh my! There have been some unusual and exciting chocolate news stories lately, from chocolate-covered cicadas to the tracking of deforestation. Here’s a recap of several of the stories that caught our eye here at Tangle Chocolate.
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THE CHOCOLATE INDUSTRY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
This week marked the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. One of the countless responses to his death was the formation of the Chocolate Industry for Social Justice, or CISJ. Read about how a group of craft chocolate makers and others are hoping to improve social justice up and down the chocolate supply chain.
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TANGLE IN THE NEWS!
A recent issue of the Massachusetts Jewish Ledger featured a story about Tangle. Initially, Stacey Dresner wanted to talk to me about the connection between chocolate and Judaism (yes! There is one!), but we ended up having a delightful larger conversation that you can read here.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEET SUGAR AND THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY
“Manufactured by free people, not by slaves.” This claim, which is still salient today, was first used in 1898 by beet sugar maker David Ruggles, an abolitionist who led a movement away from cane sugar and its enslaved labor. Read more about this fascinating history, which unfolded right up the road from Tangle.
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A MOTHER-DAUGHTER COLLAB WITH TANGLE CHOCOLATE
For Mother's Day 2021, we bring you a bio of the mother-daughter duo from Blue Skye Wellness who created "Light," the happy, energizing room spritzer included in Tangle Chocolate's gift box called "Let the Light In." It also contains a box of our premium handmade organic chocolate slivers, a bag of YUP coffee beans, and Amherst Soaps's Tangle Chocolate soap made from our cocoa husks and nibs.
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12 MOVIES TO ENJOY WITH CHOCOLATE FOR MOTHER’S DAY
This year of the pandemic is the year to snuggle up and watch a movie for Mother’s Day if ever there was one! We’ve all been on screens this year more than usual, but if you offer a high-quality film and some Tangle Chocolate to go with it, you’ve got a special evening. Here are 12 favorite films from the last 60 years that feature either a memorable mother/child relationship or a powerful mother character. What would you add to the list?
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