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January 27th, 2010
In the ramp up to Valentine’s day, Savorique.com is launching a nationwide campaign to welcome new customers by issuing a special coupon: “Spend $20, get $15” is the name of the current drive to the good value, tasteful gourmet gift products which characterizes the Savorique lineup. The website is known for its picky choice of artisan brands of chocolates and other giftable treats.
The rebate coupon code “SPEND20GET15” gets new customers $15 off their $35+ orders, to use at checkout.
 New SPEND20GET15 coupon is available now at Savorique.com
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December 27th, 2009
This Christmas, which I spent back in France with our growing family, was filled with authentic gourmet food and an abundance of gifts, and was thought provoking…
But first, we, Stephan & Fred, at Savorique hope you all had a joyful Christmas with family and friends. Family gathering, great gourmet food and gift giving are strongly anchored into the Christmas spirit. So we trust you celebrated with your Dearests. We are also very thankfull for those who chose Savorique.com to shop for quality gourmet gifts.
Aren’t you proud that most of the products you bought on Savorique.com were made in America? Take for example Colorado’s Askinosie’s rare bean-to-bar confections, Chokoja’j artisan chocolates using locally sourced ingredients in Long Island, Gnosis super healthy raw chocolate bars made in Brooklyn, Patric’s unique small-batch chocolate bars, and the list goes on… These US made gourmet confections have two strong common points: they are of high quality and they benefit the local economy.
Can we say the same about the toys we bought for our young folks, children, nieces, nefews this Christmas? I took the time to look at where the toys I bought online were made and the result is astounding: Princess outfit for my niece made in China, Bontempi kid’s guitar made in China, rocking horse for my nefew made in China, race car track made in China, fire truck made in China, and -ha!- wooden string puppet made in France. I’m in shock, are you? I admit it is the first time I buy everything online where hardly any information on manufacturing country was available. Had I known everything was from China, I would have bought a few quality wooden toys instead, even if my choice involved a smaller amount of rather pricey toys.
 What do these toys have in common?
By purchasing US made products, we encourage local businesses and employment in Colorado, in Brooklyn, in Long Island… Whereas by purchasing large quantities of items made in China or India, we cannot expect local businesses and employment market to be healthy and we rather encourage child labor abroad, low quality standards (remember the toxic paint on Toy’ R’ Us toys made in China last year), unfair labor and trade practices (underpaid workers, under valued currency,…) and primitive human rights…
Such globalization has not improved our living standards in Western countries (America and Europe). On average, imported product quality is low (take toys, clothings, cheap electronics…) , unemployment is at its highest, for many it feels like purchasing power has reached the ceiling years ago, taxes follow an upward trend to allow overly sollicited government to subsidies and help our struggling local businesses (small businesses unable to compete with foreign competition, farmers,…). Globalization has not increased corporate markets shares, the shares won abroad were lost in domestic markets to the benefit of cheaper foreign toys, clothings, even cars (GM may be in China but is in a downward trend in its own domestic market). I favor quality over quantity so I don’t settle either on globalization-induced low pricing.
Buy things local (US made) if you want a sustainable local economy and long lasting quality products, and if you don’t want your sister, or your kid, your friend or your neighbor to tell you tomorrow they lost their job because their employer now wants to manufacture from China. It’s about time we made some thoughtful New Year’s resolutions. Thank you for buying local when shopping on Savorique.com.
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December 12th, 2009
Winter in San Francisco makes for very changing weather. If you’re lucky you’ll find some blue sky, but today it’s mostly alternating showers. It makes it a great day for a stroll down Haight St, where one can dodge the rain and go from store to store. For an invigorating pick-me-up, stop by the Coco-luxe Chocolate boutique. They serve rich Aztec hot chocolates to be consumed at the bar or on the go, and you can get a few boxes of excellent truffles and bars. Check them out at the store or on Savorique.com
 Coco-Luxe Chocolate Bar in San Francisco
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December 8th, 2009
Do you like receiving gift baskets? I don’t. Usually they’re made with a pack of stale nuts, a hunk of low-quality Cheddar and some gross-tasting chocolate pretzels, inside a cheap basket.
Only recently have some really interesting basket makers come to light. They use quality/organic ingredients. They give you a great basket that can actually be re-used in the house or for another gift. Now, I don’t mind getting these at home or at the office…
 Celebration Gift Crate
 Fruit & Salmon Gourmet Basket
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October 31st, 2009
[Last minute: Savorique.com is offering a 15% discount on all chocolates until Monday! Use coupon CHOCSHOW]
We spent this past Friday walking down the aisles of the New York Chocolate Show, now in its 12th year. Our goal was to scope out new trends from our existing chocolatiers, and see who else was entering the fray of chocolate mastery. Of course, chocolate sampling in not work at all, so we had a great time meeting new brands and catching up with our existing vendors.
We met with Chef William Dean, whose WD line we just started offering on Savorique.com. Also present was long time Savorique supporter Oliver Kita and his right-hand chef. I tried their lavender bonbon and their blood orange ganache, both to die for. We also hung out with Vanessa Barg and Lauren Gockley of Gnosis Chocolate, extending the range of their ultra-healthy and surprisingly delicious raw chocolate. Watch our e-store for new Gnosis chocolates coming-up soon! Clay Gordon, writer extraordinaire and author of Discover Chocolate was on hand to autograph his book, see photo below.
This year’s show had some wonderful displays and activities, including shows for kids, recipe how-to’s, and a chocolate bar where visitors could hang out in comfy armchairs. Overall a great success for the chocolate show this year!
 Large Attendance at the 12th edition NYC Chocolate Show
 Stephan, Vanessa Barg, Clay Gordon and Lauren Gockley at the Chocolate Show
 Chocolate Show Fashion Display
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October 12th, 2009
Each chocolate truffle from Vosges comes with a story, a worthy detail on the ingredients, the process, the flavors. Co-founders Julie Lang and Katrina Markoff strive to deliver a memorable tasting experience.
Vosges uses non-traditional spices from around the world such as Indian curry or Hungarian paprika. Named after a tribe in Northeast India, Naga is their most popular truffle. It is aimed at the adventurous palate. The Naga truffle is a mix of natural coconut extract, milk chocolate and a pinch of fragrant curry powder. It is dipped in milk chocolate and finished with a sprinkling of Indian curry.
Today, we give you the opportunity to be adventurous by trying this popular chocolate truffle at a discount rate to celebrate the arrival of Vosges Haut Chocolat on Savorique.

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October 2nd, 2009
Owners Brielle and Anthony have a passion for food and retail. But what has not been done a hundred times in New York? One area that wasn’t over-used by foodies is Cannolis with out of the box flavors. Stuffed Artisan Cannolis was born.
Last night was their opening party in the East Village, where they unveiled new flavors for all to try. Fancy a Peanut Butter Cannoli? What about Apple Pie, or French Toast? Pass by their new store at 176 Stanton St.
 Stuffed Artisan Cannolis
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September 28th, 2009
Our first deal of the fall! Since we’re all back to work we thought we would get you the Soothing Collection from Oliver Kita. I have personally always recommended Oliver’s amazing chocolates, which ranks high amongst my personal favorites. His truffles are no exception. This collection has the double effect of soothing chocolate and exciting flavors like expresso and mint. $35 instead of $40.
Try it here: Oliver Kita Soothing Collection
 Oliver Kita Soothing Collection
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