What is Coco-Zen?

Coco-Zen is a state of nirvana achieved by surrendering to the taste and aroma
of luscious, rich chocolate.

It's knowing that you are helping our planet and its people,
because all of our treats are handmade from organic and Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate.

A state of ecstasy, peace and harmony, Coco-Zen is oneness with chocolate.

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

VIDEO: A Wake-Up Story



"A Wake-Up Story is a must-see video for every parent and anyone that cares about the health and development of children. Watch it. Share it. Join the movement. www.Awakeupstory.org"


"Inspiration and genius – one and the same."
~Victor Hugo

"Genius and Fair Trade chocolate – one and the same."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Stuff We Found Today - 06.23.10

Brian Williams slow jams w/ Jimmy Fallon on the Gulf oil spill

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

VIDEO: Can You Imagine The Next 60 Years? - Four Predictions for Earth's Future



Summary

"What will the world be like in 60 years? Back in the 1950s, people speculated that by now we would be flying around in commuter-copters, striding rivers with man-made sea-legs, and living in climate-controlled bubble cities.

As visiting thinker Chris Luebkeman said to an audience at University of New South Wales, "the future is fundamentally fiction." However, it's still an interesting thing to consider, and here, delivering a lecture as part of the university's BrainFood series, Dr. Luebkeman indulged in some fascinating speculation."

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Chocolate Ratings Give High Marks to Coco-Zen's Strawberry Truffles

From Chocolate Ratings:

"These very large, thin-shelled, luscious truffles are infused with fresh strawberries and only available for a short time, so you may want to order some before you finish reading this review..."

Read the rest of the review...

Quote of the Week - 06.20.10

"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

"Good chocolate is what happens when cocoa meets with Fair Trade."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Green Gadgets for a Green Father's Day

Our friends over at Celebrate Green have some great ideas for Father's Day presents that will help Dad go greener with his gadgets.

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Thinking electronic gift for dad? Think green!


Dads tend to love electronic gadgets and on Father's Day, who doesn't want to give dad what he craves? The challenge is fulfilling dad's wishes while staying aware of the environmental issues raised in the making, using and disposal of electronics.

The best gadget would use solar or human power, be made locally of recycled materials, come in no or minimal packaging (which is compostable), contain no harmful materials and would be fully recyclable when dad is done with it.

Dream on!

We have yet to reach electronics nirvana. But there are options that meet at least some eco-expectations. Choosing one of these is certainly better than ignoring the issue.

If given the choice between two items that perform in the way your dad wants, see if one of them is better on the green front.

Look for:

Products powered by the sun, gravity, human power or at the least, rechargeable batteries. Solar chargers are widely available as are items like cool, hand cranked flashlights and radios.

Products that are comparatively energy efficent. Computers, TVs and printers are some of the products that companies are working to make better in this department. Check out Energy Star labels where available.

Products made with fewer hazardous materials. All electronics contain hazardous materials (PCs, for example may contain lead, cadmium, mercury and flame retardants in plastic casings). This is why they should never be thrown in the trash. Look for electronics that meet European standards which, while not perfect are better.

Products containing recycled content. Moblie phones and computers are just two of the items available that use some percentage of recycled materials.

Another great idea is to upgrade what dad already has instead of buying a new unit. Adding a larger internal hard drive to his computer, paying for a professional "tune up" so the computer will run faster or purchasing extra memory for a camera are all eco-friendlier alternatives to buying new. And of course, buying the item used, but usable is another green option.

How about gifting dad with a surge protector that turns off power to idle devices eliminating electricity usage and saving money?

As a bonus gift for dad, whether buying electronics or not, offer to recycle any he's ready to get rid of. Electronics make up 70 percent of all hazardous waste and very little of what could be recycled actually is.

So collect dad's outdated gadgets, head to Earth 911 and find out how to recycle them close to home.

Enjoy a happy, green Father's Day!

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Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Stuff We Found Today - 06.13.10


Rainboots that charge your cellphone

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Quote of the Week - 06.13.10

Smile, breathe, and go slowly."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

Smile, breathe, and eat Fair Trade chocolate."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Friday, June 11, 2010

Summer Strawberries & Dark Chocolate... Oh Yeah!!


Sweet summer strawberries are here, and we're pairing them with dark chocolate to create our "Strawberries & Chocolate" truffles. These will only be around for as long as summer strawberries are available. So...order some before they're gone!


Each batch of our strawberry truffles start with organic strawberries from our local farmer's market. These ripe and succulent berries are then slow roasted for hours, intensifying their flavor. Finally, they're pureed and blended into a dark chocolate ganache with a touch of organic coconut cream.


Our "Strawberries & Chocolate" truffles are enrobed in 72% dark chocolate and then topped of with a slice of organic dried strawberry. They're available in our large dessert-sized truffles and can be included as one of the flavors in our Truffles-To-Give, Truffles-To-Share or our Bulk Truffles.


Psst... our strawberry truffles are vegan, but don't tell anyone!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Quote of the Week - 06.06.10

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."
~E. E. Cummings

"The most wasted of all days is one without Fair Trade chocolate."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Friday, June 4, 2010

Stuff We Found Today - 06.04.10

Oil soaked pelican in Louisiana

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

FREE Coco Eco Magazine Subscription!!

Coco Eco is one of our fave eco fashion magazines. We especially love that Editor-In-Chief Anna Griffin is a great supporter of Fair Trade! So for all you eco-fashionistas out there, here's an offer not to be passed up...

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Coco Eco Magazine, a magazine dedicated to all things eco-chic, would like to extend to you a Free one-year subscription to Coco Eco Magazine (six issues), a value of $11.95. To take part in this limited time offer, please sign-up as follows:

- Click on SUBSCRIBE
- Fill in the FREE SUBSCRIPTION fields in the bottom FREE SUBSCRIPTION panel and use the Offer Code: cocoecoft0511 (valid through June 12th)
- You will be given an message stating that you must click on an authorization link in an e-mail
- Go to your e-mail and click on the authorization
- You will be taken to a message telling you that you can now LOG-IN
- LOG-IN using your chosen Username and Password
- You will see the newest issue

ABOUT COCO ECO MAGAZINE
Coco Eco Magazine is an online eco-chic lifestyle brand celebrating sustainable fashion, beauty, celebrity, and culture.

MAY/JUNE 2010, Issue 11:
For the Love of Horses! Wild beauty Tatjana Patitz shares her love of the mustang; Men We Love with Heros of the Horse; Robert Redford, Wayne Pacelle, Viggo Mortensen, and Noah Wyle; Scentsational: Top 30 Organic & Natural Fragrances; Spirit of Equus Sophisticated Spring Looks; and Eco Chic Guide to Los Angeles!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

VIDEOS: McDonald's burgers that age better than we do - seriously scary!!!


McDonald's burgers that never age!

We've heard about how McDonald's hamburgers don't seem to ever "age", that is get moldy and spoil. We've even seen pictures from various online articles. However, here are a couple videos that should really frighten anyone whose grown up on these "bionic burgers".

Show these to everyone!!!