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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Crazy for Cocoa Beans

I just finished reading the latest copy of the Food Network magazine and it had me drooling over brownies, cookies, candy and more.  I especially liked the regional article that highlighted fun chocolate finds around the United States.


One interesting place caught my eye! It is called The Chocolate Flower Farm, and is located in Langley, Washington.


 The Chocolate Flower Farm sells plants, annual and perrenial seeds, candles, tea, bath products, gift items, and drink mixes all with a chocolate theme. They also sell garden statuary. HGTV made a video featuring the Chocolate Flower Farm.


Wouldn't it be fun  to have a chocolate and vanilla garden? Or Neopolitan? Watch the video above for ideas on how to create one.


Speaking of chocolate, I bet most little girls would love to dress up as a Mint Chocolate Fairy  in this whimsical outfit from Lil Miss Goody Tutu.

I have a perfect spot outside for some chocolate scented Daisies. And that gives me an idea! If I planted a Marshmallow (herb) next to them, could I call it my S'more Garden?

Shreve, Crump & Low 6 oz teacup


While I contemplate this question, I will sip some chocolate chai tea from my Shreve,Crump & Low cup and saucer. It's the perfect color, n'est pas?


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21 comments:

  1. Beautiful and chocolaty!! You have shared some wonderful inspiring ideas ..merci... I'm thinking yes! how wonderful it would be to say you have a S'mores garden... happy Teasday ..xo HHL

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  2. Oh, girl, you are making my mouth water talking about all this chocolate! I didn't know there were such things as chocolate flowers. What an amazing garden! And I love the Mint Chocolate Fairy. SWEET post today!
    Hugs,
    Brenda

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  3. Chocolate is so dangerous good. Today tire I have a good tea with white chocolate chunks and chili pieces. Very good! I have grown dark brown chocolate flower. It is so cute and it has a faint smell of chocolate. The flower is annuell in Sweden. The cup is perfect! I wish you a great week! Zinnia

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  4. OHHHHH I so love chocolate....how cute is the Chocolate Mint Fairy...so adorable...Great post...

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  5. 'morning Shawn! Yummy REALLY yummy post! Here you are again talking 'bout my neck of the woods. I think you are really a Pacific Northwest gal at heart. Lovely cup and something I would have picked for you. I have had Chocolate and Coconut Thyme edging some stepping stones - perfect! Step on the thyme and enjoy the fragrances.. Thanks for popping over!

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  6. The ferry to Whidbey Island is about 35 miles from us, but I haven't been to the Chocolate Flower farm. I'll have to check it out! Love the fairy costume and video. Thanks for sharing and linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea.
    Ruth

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  7. Yes! Call it your S'more garden! All you need is a little campfire smell to go with it : )
    I love your Chocolate themed post, and I would enjoy being a chocolate mint fairy! I love chocolate very much Lol!
    The tea cup you share is gorgeous! I love that brown glaze, and it is perfect for chai, as it will look great, and the cup will keep it warm.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  8. Hi Shawn,
    What a fun post and all about chocolate! By all means, have a S'more garden, wouldn't that be fun! Your chocolate coloured teacup has me craving, you guessed it, chocolate! I'm going to my stash as soon as I leave this comment. Thanks for coming for tea and have a wonderful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. Oh, I would love to visit that farm! Wish there was one around here. Chocolate chai tea sounds sooo good. I must look for some.
    Cindy

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  10. A chocolate garden would be fun. I buy chocolate mint every year to flavour the water I drink - too bad it won't overwinter. Your teacup is the perfect colour for your tea.
    Judith

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  11. What a fun post! Love chocolate and that fairy outfit! Hope you are having a lovely week!

    Hugs,
    HL
    http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com

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  12. Hi Shawn,
    I'm a chocolate lover... like most of us, I think :), so I find your tea cup almost eatable!!!
    So, a chocolate fairy, chocolate flowers, chocolate in the garden ...hum... supercalifragilisticoespialidoso!!!
    Hugs

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  13. What a yummy post. I love all the images. The mint chocolate fairy outfit is awesome. And now, as I settle back to drink my coffee this morning, I'm wishing I had a really good cup of cocoa instead.....

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  14. What a fun way to design a garden! My garden is laid out more with practicality in mind. But I do have chocolate mint growing in my herb garden. ;)

    Thanks for visiting, and I hope to see you for Time Travel Thursday this week. Be sure to stop in tomorrow for the announcement of my latest giveaway.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  15. Hello,
    what a chocolate sweet post. I love the idea of a chocolat garden. And the tea cup looks like chocolat pure. Thank you for this amusing post.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  16. Hi Shawn! Mmmm...chocolate...now I want some! Beautiful post. Thanks so much for the video on the chocolate garden. Hugs!

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  17. Awesome, Chocolate, the addiction I don't talk about. LOL
    Chocolate and Fairy's....life is spectacular !!
    Fun informative post. Thanks for popping in for a chat.

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  18. lol I think a chocolate garden would be great...could you imagine. And I love Fairy's so Chocolate Fairy would be awesome...Thank you for stopping by to visit me...I appreciate it I hope you come again...I'm going to join yours today would love it if you join me too...Happy weekend with love Janice

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  19. Oh wouldn't that be so fun! I have seen chocolate Cosmos before but don't have any in my garden. It would definately be a wonderful scent. Maybe a garden that you didn't mind weeding. The fairy tutu is so cute! I bet lots of fairies would come if you had a chocolate garden.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  20. Chocolate...my mouth is drooling. I was in a shoppe last summer that carried a lot of chocolate garden things. It was really fun. They wrapped everything so darling with a chocolate flair.
    Now I NEED chocolate.

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  21. You are TOO funny, Shawn! Love your S'more Garden comment! Love this chocolate filled post!

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I'm so glad you visited and really appreciate your comments. I'll put a fire under the kettle and you choose which tea we'll steep~