(With thanks to
hilariarex for reminding me I meant to pimp this!)
During the
flash floods last weekend, the factory for a
Taza, a small, local chocolatier was
badly damaged. Their stock, however, was safe on their second floor.
They're asking that people consider
placing an order soon, if you like such things, so they can rebuild - they're a young company trying to make it in the midst of a recession, and something like this could be the end of them!
(For those, like me, for whom allergen info is key: "
Taza Chocolate is 100% certified USDA organic and Orthodox Union certified Kosher Pareve. All of our products are GLUTEN, DAIRY AND SOY FREE. We make our chocolate using all natural ingredients, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives of any kind." Do note, however, that some of their products contain tree nuts, so standard nut/chocolate cross-contamination warnings apply.)
Buy local! Buy chocolate! :)