Island Angel Chocolates
1 Angel Place, Chocolate Bar
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November 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 1
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Dear Ramona,


Winter speaks with a chilled breath and I find myself longing for the warmth that comes when family and friends spend time together. This is my favorite time of the year--the leaves are changing color, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Christmas will soon come with a fully decorated tree and a warm fireplace to enjoy.

It's also the time to start thinking about what this season really means and how to convey that meaning in the gifts we give. I hope that this season will bring you many special moments with family and friends and that you will consider Island Angel Chocolates in your gift giving.

Gift Baskets Full of Chocolates

Let the Angels do your shopping for you by choosing a Gourmet Chocolate Gift Basket to share the warmth and cheer of the holiday season. For only $29.95 plus tax, you can ship up to three different Gourmet Gold Bags and two truffles in a lovely basket anywhere in the country. Choose from scrumptious treats like our very own Rainier Roca English Toffee, Peanut Crunch or Chocolate Covered Cashews to name a few. You can also completely personalize your basket to include hot chocolate, coffee, and an angel gift. Visit our shop at 138 2nd Street in Langley and one of our dedicated Angels will help you choose the perfect chocolate gift to ship or take home to your special someone.
One-On-One with the Chocolatier

Are you trying to find the perfect gift for the person who has everything? Purchase an exclusive chocolate gift basket complete with a gift certificate to receive one-on-one training with the Island Angel Chocolatier, Mona Newbauer. In this beginning chocolatier class we will conquer the art of tempering couverture chocolate by hand, delve into creating the perfect truffle recipe and how that really happens, and get up to our elbows in chocolate hand dipping and decorating. The Chocolatier Gift Basket includes couverture chocolate, a chocolate thermometer, dipping tools, and various spices. The class will be held during the day or evenings as required. Total Cost is $250.00. Contact Mona at 221-2728 to make arrangements.
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Fudge For Four - A Women Only Event

Often times in November I think how nice it would be to actually make gifts for my family and friends. If you've had these same thoughts, I say "Let's Do It!". "Let's make fudge together!" On Friday, December 8th beginning at 5:30 pm and lasting as long as it takes, we'll make fudge, pour fudge, maybe even dip some fudge. We'll cut it all up and you can take it with you and package it for all your family and friends. Class Cost is $65.00 and includes everything you'll need to make at least five pounds of fudge to take with you. RSVP no later than December 1st by e-mailing isleangl@whidbey.com or calling 221-2728. Enrollment is limited to four women and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Creative Endeavors

From the confectionary kitchen we've added Toffee Twists to our novelty line up. It's a salted pretzel rod dipped in our famous English Toffee and rolled in almonds. They come by the rod, or in bits and pieces in our Gourmet Gold Bag collection. Dancing Angel Fudge Sauce is now on the scene in both chocolate and chocolate raspberry. It's a fantastic topping for ice-cream. Granny Smith would be proud to know that her apples are dipped in our rich caramel, caramel and almonds, caramel and chocolate, and caramel, chocolate and almonds. Is there really a Granny Smith?

To compliment our chocolate bar we've added American Hot Chocolate. It's made from the same wonderfully decadent chocolate couvertures but with whole milk and more suited for the American pallet. Homemade marshmallows in regular and dusted with cinnamon are now at the bar. They are light and fluffy and wonderfully delicious.

From the bakery we've added rich, chewy chocolate walnut brownies, delicious apple cake, pumpkin bread and yummy cherry blondie bars. Bars that can't be beat.
Creativity Continues

We will never stop creating so you can always expect something new here. Coming to the truffle case is Eggnog Truffles and Rum Raisin Truffles. In our Gourmet Gold Bag Collection we'll be adding Peppermint Bark. To our chocolate bar we'll be adding Island Angel Blend Espresso from our favorite local roastery Mukilteo Coffee. Hours will be extended to Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

It's all good in the world of chocolate at 1 Angel Place, Chocolate Bar.
6th Annual Benaroya Concert Featuring Beverly Graham

Please join the band and Beverly Graham at their 6th Annual Benaroya Concert in the Nordstrom Recital Hall December 9th, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Beverly is very excited to release her new album titled "messenger". Thank you for supporting Beverly's work as an artist and the work OPERATION: Sack Lunch does in and for the homeless community. Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased by calling 1-866-277-9252 or 206-292-ARTS through www.ticketmaster.com

Proceeds benefit: OPERATION: Sack lunch, OCCUPATION: NextStep. A pre-concert CD signing and release party begins at 5:30 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a wonderful concert while supporting others in our community and our world.

"Help others get ahead. You will always stand taller with someone else on your shoulders." --Bob Moawad, business consultant and motivational speaker.

Yours in chocolate,


Mona Newbauer
Island Angel Chocolates, LLC

phone: 360-221-2728