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Last Saturday we had a blast tasting Hawaiian Tropical Smoothies here at the shop made with fresh cacao fruit. Everyone who came in loved the experience. Some people enjoyed the raw cacao, while others didn't, describing it as sweet, tangy, and slightly citrusy, reminiscent of lychee or mango. However, everyone adored the tropical smoothie we made from it! It was a burst of fresh, tropical sweetness, perfect for a hot Long Island day.
Join us Sunday, July 7th, at Suhru Winery for a decadent afternoon of guided wine, chocolate, and cheese pairings. This pairing has been inspired by beautiful, full-bloom fruity wines paired with floral and fruity chocolates. We’ll explore several creative ways to pair these delightful treats.
Imagine this: You savor a piece of Lemon and Sea Salt White Chocolate, its creamy sweetness and zesty lemon notes melting in your mouth, balanced perfectly by a hint of sea salt. As you take a sip of LIEB Viognier, the wine's rich, floral aromas and vibrant fruit flavors enhance the chocolate's citrusy tang. Next, you pair it with a slice of creamy French Brie, the cheese's buttery texture and delicate flavor adding a luxurious finish to this exquisite trio. The combination evokes feelings of joy and renewal, creating a symphony of flavors that delight your taste buds.
Contact me to reserve your spot.
Raspberry Rose These delightful combinations not only satisfy your senses but also provide numerous self-care benefits. Chocolate boosts mood and reduces stress, while flowers and fruit promote relaxation and improve overall well-being. Treat yourself to one of these harmonious chocolate bar pairings – which bar are you most excited about?
Hope to see you soon.
- Linda
Last month, my schedule was packed with events, including three chocolate and cheese pairings, all of which received fantastic feedback. It's become a tradition for us to showcase our favorite pairings on the Pairing Wall in our shop after each event. This month, I'm thrilled to share some of these standout combinations with all of you.
Then, I introduced a standout: Chocolate-Covered Parmesan. It's a simple yet striking combination—dip small pieces of Parmesan cheese in melted dark chocolate and let them cool until the chocolate hardens. The marriage of salty Parmesan and rich chocolate offers a unique flavor experience.
White Chocolate Salted Nuts paired with Parmigiano Reggiano—salty and savory perfection. This pairing was inspired by my visit to meet Venchi Chocolate Master, Giovanni Battista Mantelli (GB), and it's truly magical. We recently paired it with a Sparkling Brut, and the result was phenomenal!
At Chocology, we are passionate about chocolate, and it seems we're not alone. On average, Americans consume almost 12 pounds of chocolate each year. That's why we set out on a mission to better understand why we crave chocolate so much and how it affects our brain. Ten years ago, we embarked on this journey, starting with a trip to Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute's Brain Expo. Join us this week as we continue to explore this connection, will be conducting our own experiment pairing chocolate and music next week.
While it's no secret that chocolate tastes and smells delicious, what many of us may not realize is how our brain's pleasure center reacts to this sweet treat. Chocolate contains over 380 chemicals, each with a unique effect on our brain and nervous system. Here are some of the most notable ones:
Chemicals in chocolate interact with our brain's neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and endorphins, resulting in mood elevation, reduced stress, and positive memories associated with chocolate. The brain looks for past experiences when we see or think about chocolate, creating a positive association and a desire to indulge.
Recent studies suggest that music may have an impact on how our brains perceive taste, leading us to think about the relationship between music and chocolate. Would you listen to jazz if it made your chocolate taste better?
We're excited to continue our research and share our findings with you. Come join us next weekend at the shop to participate in our exclusive experiment: “How does listening to different music affect the taste of chocolate?” Be a part of this unique experience and help us uncover new insights into the human brain. This Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 3pm.
Chocology Unlimited
1099 North Country Road
Stony Brook, New York
(631) 901-7151
Share your own fascinating facts or experiences with chocolate and the brain by commenting on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
...breakfast in bed, leaving a trail of chocolates in your loved one’s wake or taking the time to bathe in chocolate at the end of the day.
But. . . then we got real.
We hope that you had a wonderful festive season, filled with friends, family and chocolate! We thank you for all your loyalty and support throughout 2022, you have made our year extraordinary. As the old year passes and a new one emerges, many of us spend some time reflecting on the old and planning for the new.
At Chocology, this time of year gives us a chance to contemplate all that has happened in the past year. We see what worked well and what maybe didn’t go as planned, and start anew. We look to evaluate where we can offer our clients fresh new ways to experience chocolate. We determine how we can raise the bar when it comes to giving back and improving our products.
We welcome a brand new year with peach, hope and gratitude for those we have met and for those we have yet to meet. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our products and educate the public about all things chocolate. We hope you’ve learned more about chocolate than you knew last year.
One resolution never changes at Chocology though – we keep our focus on gratitude and service every single year. We are grateful for all that we’ve accomplished in 2022 and are excited for what is to come in 2023. We value our customers and are so delighted to have you on this chocolate journey with us.
Although we have several New Year’s resolutions, rest assured we will remain diligent in our efforts to bring quality chocolate each and every day and always show up with a grateful heart. The heart of Chocology has been and always will be focused on R.E.D. ~Relationships, Education, and being Distinctive, plain and simple. This mission not only helps us grow our business but we believe it also builds a better world, one chocolate at a time.
So, we bless the past and celebrate the future and look forward to the year to come. Thank you for being a part of the Chocology family in 2022. May the New Year bring only health, happiness, and joy to you and your family. We look forward to a rewarding, fun, prosperous and chocolaty 2023 and wish you all the blessings you desire.
Cheers to endings, new beginnings and the endless possibilities.
With love from, The Chocology Family
Each session, your child will get a sweet, a craft, and an author reading their children's book. This event is geared towards children 4 to 10 but all are welcome. Please call Linda to register your child(ren) at 631.901.7151 or email her at linda@chocologyunlimited.com - register for 1 or all 5 events!
While you are at the shop, you can enter to win this beautiful Chocology Snowman basket. Search for the hidden (and not so hidden) snowmen around the shop and cast your vote as to how many there are! Wier will be selected at the end of the last reading on December 17.
Start your holiday shopping here and give the gift of delicious chocolate for your loved ones. also makes a great teacher gift!
*please note: this is not an allergen free shop. some of the chocolate include allergens such as: Milk, Peanut, Tree Nut, gluten, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Artificial Colors and Flavors.
Now that our shop is decorated for the season, we at Chocology are here to help you check off your holiday shopping list. From delicious Belgian and Swiss artisan chocolates, to hot chocolate bombs and beautiful gift baskets, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. We also have a wonderful range of Hanukkah gifts, allergen friendly chocolates, teacher/busdriver, employee and clients gifts and MORE!
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You’ll remember from farmers market that we love scavenger hunts and we especially love children so we’ve put together 5 fun events for the kiddos this December and a Snowmen Hunt …Check this out!
Stephanie Sorkin
Dec 4th
4pm Nutley the Nut-free Squirrel *this is a an allergen Friendly reading
5:30pm Am I a Unicorn
Deborah Prinz --from NYC by Zoom
December 11th
2:30pm The Boston Chocolate Party
Darren Sardelli Laugh A Lot Poetry
December 11th
4:00pm What If?
Caralyn Buehner --from xxx by Zoom
December 17th
4pm Snowmen at Night
Each session, your child will get a sweet, a craft, and an author reading their children's book. This FREE event is geared towards children 4 to 10, but all are welcome. Please call Linda to register your child(ren) at 631.901.7151 or email her at linda@chocologyunlimited.com - register for 1 or all 5 events!
Side note: these books are perfect Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.
Oh, no! The snowmen have taken over the shop! One night some Snowmen escaped our display windows because they wanted to check out the delicious chocolates inside the shop.
While you are at the shop, you can enter to win this beautiful Chocology basket. Search for the hidden (and not so hidden) snowmen around the shop and cast your vote as to how many there are! Winner will be selected at the end of the last reading on December 17.
We at Chocology are creative and enthusiastic when it’s about celebrating holidays and we truly love creating these holiday baskets, To discover our amazing chocolate range and beautiful and delicious gifting ideas, pop into the shop or give us a call.
You need to look no further than Chocology for inspiration, gifts, and of course, your favorite fudge! So, make like a reindeer and hurry, hurry — because the holidays are coming...!
Linda Johnson
631-901-7151
Chocology is located at 1099 North Country Road, Stony Brook, between The Bench and the new shopping center.
Website: chocologyunlimited.com
About US
Chocology is a local retail chocolate shop, we have chocolate from around the globe and we pride ourselves on making chocolate personal. We hope to see you soon.
Read and laugh with award-winning Authors, enjoy yummy chocolate chip cookies, do a craft and search among the delicious chocolate for the missing snowmen! We’re so excited. Enter our FREE drawing to win a delicious hot chocolate snowman basket!
For children 4 - 10 years old. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Stephanie Sorkin Award-winning Children’s Book Author
Sunday, December 4, 2022
4:00pm-5:00pm —This session is an Allergen Friendly Reading
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stephanie Sorkin is an award-winning author of four children’s books, “Nutley, the Nutfree Squirrel,” “Frenemy Jane, the Sometimes Friend,” “Chocolate Shoes with Licorice Laces,” and “Am I a Unicorn?” A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Ms. Sorkin donates a portion of her books’ proceeds to charities supporting children. Ms. Sorkin has won multiple awards including Indie Book of the year, Moms Choice Awards, NAPA Award and more!
Darren Scardelli
Sunday, December 11, 2022
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get ready to laugh with Darren Sardelli as he reads his hilarious poetry! This award-winning poet and children’s book author shows children the FUN side of poetry. Darren’s relatable topics and surprise endings, mixed with interaction and humor, keep everyone engaged and entertained. Participants will have multiple opportunities to participate in various ways. Giggles guaranteed!
Caralyn Buehner
Saturday, December 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm
We’ll be wrapping up our holiday Meet the Author series by Zooming in with Caralyn Buehner, author of one of our personal favorite winter children’s books, Snowmen at Night. We’ll make a snowman craft, then pull the winning Snowman Basket giveaway ticket!
Oh, no! The snowmen have taken over the shop! One night some Snowmen escaped our display windows because they wanted to check out the delicious chocolates inside the shop. Pop into the shop and search or take a guess. Winner will receive a Snowman basket filled with sweet treats.
Admission is free but you must register to save your space. Register below with the date and time of your preference and you will receive a confirmation email.
For more details about the programs, reach out to Linda at 631.901.7151 or linda@chocologyunlimited.com
*please be advised that this is not an allergen free shop. some of the chocolate include allergens such as: Milk, Peanut, Tree Nut, gluten, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Artificial Colors and Flavors.
Chocology has an exciting new development for all you chocolate enthusiasts out there. Through the combination of science and creativity, we have a new piece of technology that will change the chocolate game forever. No, it is not a chocolate powered hoverboard (though hopefully that will be invented soon). Even better, we have a 3D chocolate printer! It combines all of the best qualities of both chocolate and technology.
To understand how the 3D chocolate printer works, first we must understand how a regular 3D printer works. A design is created and given to a computer to construct. The computer then drives a mechanical arm to place plastic, layer be layer from the ground up to match the design exactly. Our new machine functions exactly like a typical 3D printer except the boring old plastic is replaced with delicious chocolate! This means there is practically no limit to the chocolate designs we can create.
One of the reasons this machine is so spectacular is the way that technology and chocolate have to work together. The chocolate used to make designs is the same Belgian chocolate that we use for our Fat Ass Fudge that you know and love. To keep our quality the same, the printer must keep the chocolate within a 1 degree range while it makes a design with extreme precision. This is no easy task, but the result is spectacular. We get a beautifully designed chocolate treat thats ready to eat right off the printer!
This technology has so many applications we are very excited about, including printing logos for companies or names for parties. More importantly, we are excited for the way we can engage the public, especially kids, in technology and science. Regular technology doesn’t interest everybody, but adding chocolate to the equation has the potential to change all of that. Now adults and children alike have the opportunity to explore new interests in science they never knew they had.
This chocolate printer is an amazing new addition to the Chocology team. Our products are no longer limited by technical ability. The limit of our chocolate is now bound by our creativity alone, and that is something we are very exciting to share.
You all know our Fat-Ass Fudge logo and team member: this adorable happy Donkey with a big butt. He or she still needs a name though, so we’re putting a call out to the public to help us out...
The holidays may be behind us, but that doesn’t slow us down one bit. We have said goodbye to all of the winter festivities and as the weather warms up our days fill up as well.
Long Island is so beautiful this time of the year, we welcome you to come visit and see for yourself. We have many Farmer's Markets, Pop Ups, One Off events and of course the retail shops where you can purchase any day of the week. Come hang out with us and see what the fun is all about.
We’re super excited that you can find us every day at the following retail locations:
The Long Island Welcome Center/ Taste New York located at Exit 51/52 Eastbound off the Long Island Express Way. It’s a great place to stop as you are traveling to the East End this summer. The Welcome Center is promoting some of New York’s best locally-made and produced food and beverage products – a farmers’ market and an interactive I LOVE NEW YORK experience for Long Island visitors to learn about the region’s history and tourism destinations.
Cirillo’s Market —Amagansett IGA a family owned and operated business just like us. Many of the employees have been there for years and we're very proud to be part of the team! They’ve got great organic and gluten free selections and the nicest employees around. We’ll preparing to do several tastings and pairings through out the year. Doesn't that sound yummy!
Yogo Delish Main Street 211 Main Street in Port Jefferson We love working with Bill and his friendly staff. Yogo Delish definitely lives up to it's name, they've got a wonderful selection of flavors and an amazing variety of toppings, our Fat Ass Fudge fits right in.
Spring has Sprung and Summer is Coming! Look for us at the Following Farmer's Markets this Season:
SETAUKET FARMER’S MARKET
Opening Friday, June 2
3:00PM - 7:00PM
Three Village Historical Society, East Setauket
HAVENS FARMERS’ MARKET
Opening Saturday, May 27
9:00AM to 12:30PM
Shelter Island
Opening Sunday, May 21
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Tommy’s Place parking lot across from the ferry
Without a doubt 2017 is shaping up to be pretty awesome and the Chocology team is excited for you to join us at one or more of the following!
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Southampton Arts Center, Southampton
Friday, June 9
Long Island Aquarium
A TASTE OF NEW YORK
Friday, June 9
Belmont Race Park
Dan’s MonTaco
July 7
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Montauk Annual Craft Fair
July 15 + 16
September 23 + 24
Garden of Eve’s Garlic Festival
September 17 - 18
October TBD
Centereach Library
November
Old Bethpage Village
EASTEND POPUPS
November and December
Amagansett American Legion Hall
Chocolate and Wine Pairings
Saturday November 11 and Sunday December 17
Sannino Vineyards
Homegrown for the Holidays
December 2
Hayground School, Bridgehampton
Chocology Kids! Our summer days are jam packed with Farmer’s Markets and events, even solar s’mores!
Maker Fair
June 9
Maritime Explorium, Port Jefferson
Summer Reading Program Kick Off
June 17
Build a Better World
Centereach Library
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Port Jefferson Farmer’s Market
11:00 -Noon
First Sunday of each month we host a Chocology Kids craft
Solar Smores —July
Chocolate Shoes—August
Lego Build—September
Start marking your calendar! Check back to our website or follow our Social Medias as we will be adding additional events as they pop up.
Of course if you are not able to visit any of these locations you can always visit us at our online shop 24/7. OR! Book us for a private party and have us all to yourselves. Give us a call today: 631 901 7151
