#chocfest15

'Fino de Aroma' or 'Fine Flavour' is the term used to distinguish between cocoa beans which are grown for their flavour ahead of all other qualities (hardiness, yield, etc...). The remaining cocoa beans are normally referred to as 'bulk' or 'ordinary' cocoa.

Fino de Aroma cocoa beans are produced from Criollo orTrinitario cocoa-tree varieties, while bulk cocoa beans come from Forastero trees. The share of fino de aroma cocoa in the total world production of cocoa beans is approximately 5%.

Here is as list of countries which produce fino de aroma cocoa:*

Bolivia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Grenada
Indonesia (only 1% of total production is fino de aroma)
Jamaica
Madagascar
Mexico
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Saint Lucia
São Tome and Principe
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela

*source icco 2010

To find out more about where our chocolate comes from visit http://www.lukeringredients.com/en/ or follow Luker on twitter @LukerOfficial

Job Vacancy - Part time COOK

We currently have a part time vacancy for an enthusiastic cook to join the existing team at our award winning café in Ramsbottom.

The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation & service as well as the cleanliness & hygiene of a busy kitchen.

Experience is preferred & you must posses basic culinary skills & have an interest in creating quality food from the freshest ingredients.

This is a part time position working approximately 25 hours a week which will include one weekend day each week. A competitive hourly rate in excess of national minimum wage will be offered.

To apply for this vacancy please bring in a CV to The Chocolate Cafe, 2 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom BL0 9HX or email a one together with a covering letter to paul@chocolate-café.co.uk

Don't miss the 6th Annual Chocolate Festival - 12th & 13th April 2014 in Ramsbottom.

• Our biggest ever chocolate themed market with over 50 stalls from some of the UK's best artisan producers!
• A brand new Family Fun Area complete with face painting, giant bouncy castle & childrens chocolate making workshops!
• An even bigger Al Fresco Dining Area with seating for 50 and tasty street food from some of the North Wests finest.
• Travel by Park & Ride from Woodhey High School or use the dedicated Chocolate Express Trains from Heywood, Bury & Rawtenstall.

Follow us on twitter @chocfestival for all the latest news & tweet using #chocfest14

www.ramsbottomchocolatefestival.com

The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation & service as well as the cleanliness & hygiene of a busy kitchen.

Whilst industry experience is not essential you must posses basic culinary skills & have an interest in creating quality food from the freshest ingredients.

This is a full time position offering a competitive salary. 

To apply for this vacancy please email a CV & covering letter to paul@chocolate-café.co.uk

Click on the voucher & print it off, or display it on your phone, to receive 2 for 1 on Afternoon Teas between 1.30pm & 4.30pm Monday - Friday until 13th December 2013 at The Chocolate Café in Ramsbottom.

For menu & opening times visit www.chocolate-cafe.co.uk

To help us celebrate and as a thank you to all our customers old and new we would like to give you the chance to win your lunch for FREE.

To qualify simply visit the café anytime between Sunday 5th and Friday 10th of May 2013. Together with your bill you will be given the opportunity to roll a dice.

If you roll a 5 you pay nothing, nada, zip, nowt!.. Your entire food and drink bill is on us!

You can visit as many times as you like but there are a couple of terms and conditions (see below).

Good luck!

Paul

T&C's:

• One dice throw per bill
• Not valid on shop purchases
• Valid to a maximum of £50 (Any bill greater than this amount will have a £50 discount applied)
• In the event of any dispute the managements decision is final

For further details enquire in store at:

The Chocolate Café
2 Bolton Street
Ramsbottom
Bury BL0 9HX 

www.chocolate-cafe.co.uk

We currently have a full time vacancy for an enthusiastic school/college leaver to complete an fully funded & paid Apprenticeship with us here at our award winning café & chocolate shop in Ramsbottom.

Duties are varied & you will learn all aspects of the business including food preparation, barista & front of house, chocolate making, retail and customer service. This is a full time paid position for either 1 or 2 years with a view to the applicant developing a successful career in the retail or hospitality industry.

The apprenticeship is supported by Myerscough College who will deliver an Apprenticeship in the workplace based around a choice of units covering food preparation, food service, retail sales, customer service & management.

No previous experience is necessary but applicants must be punctual, reliable & well presented. A general interest in food & drink is also a big advantage.

To apply for this vacancy please bring in a CV or email a copy to manager@chocolate-café.co.uk

Following Twitters decision to close Posterous I have moved my blog to Posthaven.

I will update all the links soon and please keep checking here for details of recipes, special offers, competitions and more...

Cheers

Paul

www.chocolate-cafe.co.uk

1. Over 50 million people worldwide really on cocoa as their primary source of income - are you going to tell them they're not getting paid this month.
2. It is well documented that chocolate can help reduce stress and improve your mood. Do you want to spend 40 days grumpy, irritable and lonely?
3. Most people who give up chocolate for Lent simply replace it by eating more cakes, biscuits, crisps or sweets - actually increasing the amount of processed sugar they eat!
4. Chocolate is full of antioxidants—namely flavanols and procyanidin, which amongst other health benefits can help to protect us against cancer.
5. The whole concept of giving something up is a bit negative. Surely its better to do something positive that will make a difference to yours or somebody else's life.

Congratulations to Jim & Wyn Needham who are the winners of our 'Picture Yourself' competition for November.

1. It is a proven fact that locally owned companies contribute more to local school, charities & community groups.
2. Two thirds of money spent with local independent businesses stays in the local economy, compared to less than half that is spent with a high street chain.
3. A local independent business is twice as likely to purchase from another local business, service provider, producer or tradesmen than a national high street chain.
4. The character of a community is partly defined by the businesses that choose to reside there. This 'community character' has an impact on numerous things from visitor numbers & house prices to the levels of happiness of local residents!
5. Small local businesses are the largest employers in the UK. These jobs are more likely to be permanent and full time as opposed to temporary, part time positions offered by several large high street chains.
6. An increased number of local independent businesses creates competition & diversity on the high street leading to more choice & lower prices.
7. Local independents are more likely to value your custom & are far more likely to offer discounts for loyalty or large one off purchases.
8. It is estimated that just a 10% shift in consumer spending habits from national chains to local independents would create in the region of 2000 new jobs.
9. Shopping local means less traffic & reduced pollution.
10. Local businesses are more likely to keep any profits they make in the local community. 

Visit Ramsbottom on Sunday 21st October from 10.00am for some rootin' tootin' cowboy fun! Yeeehaawww!!