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How To Grow And Use Olive Trees

From Rosalind Creasy Edible Landscaping Skills Olive (Olea europaea) Effort Very easy to grow Some pruning needed Harvesting and preserving are time-consuming Zones 9-10 Thumbnail Sketch Evergreen tree or shrub 25-30 ft. tall Propagated from cuttings and by grafting and budding Needs full sun Leaves are gray-green with whitish undersides, narrow, 1-3 in. long Blooms [...]

Gazpacho Salad — Round 2

A day after posting Friday’s recipe for Gazpacho Salad, I came across a second version that’s bursting with bright colors and flavors.   This gazpacho-inspired salad is an excellent choice for any summer soiree. Fresh garlic and parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, heirloom tomatoes, diced cucumber and green bell pepper join organic eggs and cheese to [...]

How To Grow And Use Olive Trees

From Rosalind Creasy Edible Landscaping Skills Olive (Olea europaea) Effort Very easy to grow Some pruning needed Harvesting and preserving are time-consuming Zones 9-10 Thumbnail Sketch Evergreen tree or shrub 25-30 ft. tall Propagated from cuttings and by grafting and budding Needs full sun Leaves are gray-green with whitish undersides, narrow, 1-3 in. long Blooms [...]

ART OF THE BAR

If you were ever curious about the inspiration behind the label art of our Theo Origin Bars, Alissa over at Chocolate Surveyor interviewed our illustrator Zaara and asked her about her process. Go check it out!

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

LOOK! Theo Chocolate up on Mount Rainier! Thanks to Jason for sending us a link to his photos from his tribute climb up the mountain, and sharing the Theo Chocolate LOVE.

CHOCOLATE ON THE RADIO

KOUW aired an interview yesterday afternoon with our founder Joe Whinney. Discription: Cocoa Beans Can Save The World Dave Beck visits Theo Chocolate in Fremont to talk with its founder, Joe Whinney, about Joe’s passion for chocolate and travel.

Buying a Cup of Coffee? B.Y.O.M.

If you’re a regular at your local organic coffee shop, here’s a great way to reduce your impact on the environment: Bring your own mug. As environmental activists Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin state in their excellent resource book, True Green: 100 Everyday Ways you Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet, it’s time to dispense [...]