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Too Much Chocolate?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

Is it Possible to eat too much chocolate? 

 

Well, I intend to find out this Valentine’s Day at the Downtown Chelsea Chocolate Extravaganza.  Trinh Pifer, owner of the Garden Mill, got the bright idea of organizing the extravaganza.  And what an extravaganza!  Over 30 Chelsea businesses and organizations are participating. 

Chelsea's chocolate gourmet cafe 

Whereas most such chocolate extravaganzas cost an arm and leg to sample the goodies, this one will just cost you any pledge you made to never over-indulge.  Really!  There will be free  -- that’s right, free – tastings at many of the shops, although I am sure they will happily sell you more to take home, if you haven’t yet made yourself sick at the thought of chocolate.  But is that possible?

 

If you don’t mind parting with your money, plenty of chocolate-themed merchandise will be on sale.  Additionally there will be door prizes and various activities from 12 to 5 pm.  All of the participating stores will have brochures available that direct you to the events.

 But if all you want is chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, you will find truffles galore, organic chocolate, a chocolate fountain, chocolate baked goods, hot chocolate beverages, and more! 

 Chelsea's Gourmet Chocolate

Participating businesses will have a red and chocolate-brown heart on their doors, so you can just follow the trail of hearts, gorging along the way.  If you happen upon me with my chocolate glazed face mumbling incoherently, get me into a warm, chocolate-free shop until the sugar shock passes.  Too much indeed?   No, never.

 

Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Kathy,Isn't it great that modern medicine has discovered heart healthy properties in dark chocolate? Hip, hip, hooray!

Oh Jim, Let a girl have a little fun! I'll be good. I promise :~)

Hi Leander, (Very cool name!) Ann Arbor was originally settled by German immigrants. There are some awesome German bakeries around here & yes many specialize in old fashioned pretzels! OK. I'll save you one or two!

Hey Missy, There is plenty of chocolate to go around. Meet me there!

Feb 05, 2009 03:31 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Marian, I am so jealous...chocolate is one of my favorite foods! Have fun.

Feb 05, 2009 05:46 AM
Dawn Isenhower
Sibcy Cline Realtors - Milford, OH

This sounds like a dream that I had as a child! I had a dream that chocolate candy was falling from the sky like raindrops. WOW! We need something like that where I live!

Feb 05, 2009 12:02 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

My answer is "NO"! It's not possible to eat too much chocolate. LOL... unless it's dark chocolate. It's my favorite, but my body can't handle caffeine =( 

Feb 05, 2009 02:12 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Broker/Short Sale & Staging Specialist - Crosby, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

I do like chocolate but only in small amounts (often).

Feb 06, 2009 02:32 PM
Gwenn Tanvas
NEXA Mortgage LLC an Equal Housing Lender NMLS # 1660690 - Appleton, WI
The Mortgage Gal, 920.267.7891~ SMART - INNOVATIVE

Marian - Just looking at the display make my mouth water! I am sure it will be a success. What a great way for you to support your local businesses!!!!  

Feb 06, 2009 11:42 PM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Marian, Wow, this sounds delicious!  Don't eat too much chocolate (when I do, I get a terrible headache!)

Feb 08, 2009 12:54 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Dark chocolate is supposed to be good for you so you can eat as much as you like without feeling guilty.

Feb 08, 2009 09:48 PM
Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Barb, It will be a chocolate lovers marathon!

Dawn, Choc. raindrops- good imagination!

Lisa, I guess nibbling in moderation... as if that's possible HA!

Kathleen, That's best for you anyway. I was reading 1 square of dark choc. is heart healthy. Who knew?

Gwenn, It's nice to suppoet our local biz- and what a great way to do it!!!

Hey Sandy, OK. I'll try to keep it low. (Remember, I said try!)

Gita, You're right. Dark choc IS good for a person.

Feb 09, 2009 10:05 AM
Kent Anderson
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Sandpoint, Idaho - Sandpoint, ID
from Schweitzer to the Lake
Marian - I never liked chocolate growing up but it is a big deal now. I don't get it. The big problem for me, however, is the agent in the office next to me keeps a never ending supply of M & M's on her desk and that can be VERY tough on me.
Feb 09, 2009 11:14 AM
Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Oh Kent, Just say Noooooo to the m&m's. Life is too short for mediocre chocolate. It's a good thing for me & my waistline that I only indulge in really good chocolate :~)

Feb 09, 2009 11:30 AM
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Mmmmmm, really good chocolate, Godiva comes to mind, and now they have a wonderful sugar free chocolate bar, I have to stay away from the local mall because IT calls to me.  :)  Enjoy your cruising the chocolate sidewalks.

Feb 11, 2009 10:14 PM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

This sounds like a blast!  I heard someone on TV say this morning that dark chocolate is so good for you it should have it's own good group.

Feb 12, 2009 01:37 AM
Debra Kukulski, Broker Associate
RE/MAX Suburban - Cary, IL
SRES;SFR,CDPE;GRI;ABR;e-PRO Realtor, Northern IL

Now that is a good question;-)   When I worked for Hyatt Regency, we had an annual Chocolate Fest in the Grand Ballroom...it was pretty amazing.  It was pretty fun watching the kids go crazy over it all!

Feb 15, 2009 02:15 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Hey, Marian.

I see this is your most recent post. Hope all is well with you and yours, and that no one actually got sick from eating too much chocolate. Look forward to seeing you back in the Rain soon.

Feb 15, 2009 05:16 AM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

So, is it possible?  I sure hope not, but I am afraid it is!  In fact I think I might have done just that!  At least the weather is supposed to be nice, so I can go walk it off!!

Feb 15, 2009 02:51 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Marian, good local article and NO, you can never have enough chocolate...especially dark chocolate!

Feb 21, 2009 04:11 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

My wife loves dark chocolate, so I guess she'll be just fine. I'd rather have trail mix with cashews :-)

Feb 22, 2009 02:51 PM
Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Hi Gail, Godiva, now that just about says it all!

Ann, Own food group for dark chocolate. You mean it doesen't? (lol)

Debra, Choco. fest- I watched a lot of kids go crazy!

Jim, I'm here, baby!

Cheryl, Now that the weather is getting better more walking is in store for me too.

Hey Gena, Thanks! I don't know who invested dark but she ranks god status in my book (lol)!

John, Trail mix w/ cashews. Hmm let me think about that for a minute. Nope. It didn't take 5 seconds!

Feb 23, 2009 09:26 AM
Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

YUM... I love choc.  now off to ref. just because of you... LOL

have a great and successful week

Mar 03, 2009 11:18 AM