June 20, 2017
Chocolate with a story and a mission. We love our chocolate but what we didn’t know is that in West Africa, where 60% of the world’s cocoa comes from, there is a widespread issue of illegal child labor and slavery on the cocoa plantations. That is definitely something not to love, and Tony’s Chocolonely is making […]
April 13, 2017
Guilt-free chocolate…yes, that’s right, guilt-free! JOJO’s Chocolate Bark has half the sugar of your average protein bar yet all the flavor of chocolate. Plus there are raw almonds, raw pistachios, non-GMO casein protein, and dried cranberries, so you’ve got plenty of antioxidants, slow-digesting protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Yummy combination! It’s paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and helps balance […]
April 11, 2017
The name says it all…OMG! Yep, OMG Clusters are a surefire winner to please your sweet tooth. Our pals in Canada have created 3 super delectable snacks: a peanut butter, pretzel, milk chocolate-coated wonder; a graham cracker, almond, toffee bit, white chocolate-coated spectacle; and a graham cracker, almond, toffee bit, milk chocolate-coated sensation. The perfect combination […]
March 27, 2017
Don’t think of it as a guilty pleasure. Think of it as food…actually a superfood! Ku’l (pronounced cool) comes from the Mayan word for energy, and our friends are taking chocolate to a higher level. They work directly with cacao farmers to get the best beans available – socially, environmentally, and flavor-wise. This artisan chocolate company […]
February 13, 2017
Coming February 14, 2017. Haven’t planned anything yet for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? Check out the Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Fondue at Grouse Mountain. Enjoy an hour-long guided tour through serene alpine trails on snowshoes just 15 minutes from Vancouver in Beautiful British Columbia. After this invigorating trek, feast on a delicious chocolate fondue. Snow and chocolate […]
February 9, 2017
Be careful…these are seriously addictive! We’re talking about the delicious Pretzel Perfection products – Twice Baked Pretzel Sticks and Salted Caramel Clusters. Yummy, all-natural, gluten-free snacks that are nothing but “perfection” to take on your TrailblazerGirl adventures. The Twice Baked Pretzel Sticks come in five flavors: Tomato Basil (our fave!), Garlic Herb, Chipotle BBQ, Lemon […]
January 6, 2017
Get into the aloha spirit with ALOHA Protein Bars! ALOHA Protein Bars provide you with healthy, satisfying snacks to give you the energy you need for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. Containing a whopping 18 grams of protein and 5-6 grams of fiber, they are low in sugar and contain nothing artificial. Made with quality, whole […]
October 26, 2016
Coming January 15, 2017. They’re temping us with chocolate! Of course we’re interested…it’s the Cocoa Women’s Half Marathon in San Antonio, Texas! Choose to run the half marathon, 10K, or 5K through the streets of downtown San Antonio, past charming and historic sites like La Villita, San Fernando Cathedral, the Main Plaza, Hemis Fair Park, Mission […]
September 22, 2016
Coming November 5-6, 2016. Calling all chocolate lovers! It’s the Mud and Chocolate Weekend at the Redmond Watershed Preserve! If you’re a Chocoholic, there’s a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. The course takes you through the wide dirt trails surrounded by an old growth forest of Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, […]
June 21, 2016
Almost worth having PMS! Okay, maybe that’s a little extreme, but PMS Bites are super delicious and are aimed at making you more comfortable during that awful time of month. Moist like chocolate truffles, they are gluten free, all natural, and vegan. They come in a little box with 6 yummy bites – we had […]
May 9, 2016
Coming July 31, October 2, and December 4, 2016. Chocolate anyone? Yes, please! It’s the Chocoholic Frolic currently offered in 3 more locations this year. This fun 5K or 10K chip timed race has everything from chocolate stops (yes, who needs water stops when you’ve got chocolate stops!) along the way to free chocolate swag […]
May 5, 2016
Coming May 15, 2016. Beautiful, bountiful Belize! Join Orvis for their Women’s Eco-Adventure at Belcampo Lodge, a 7-day adventure vacation offering experiences for nature lovers, cultural explorers, adventurers, anglers, and foodies. Highlights include fishing, snorkeling, a bean to bar chocolate making class, horseback riding, a visit to ancient Mayan ruins, and an on-site spa day. […]
January 19, 2016
Need a little energy? Try Energems…a fitting name for these bite-sized “gems” of energy! Available in 3 flavors, mint dark chocolate, dark chocolate, and berry flavored dark chocolate, a serving (3 pieces) contains 133 mg of caffeine (about the equivalent of a large cup of coffee) and 100% of your daily requirement of vitamin D. […]
November 17, 2015
Coming January 17, 2015. Chocolate? Sign us up! A big Texas-style welcome awaits you with the 4th annual Cocoa Women’s Half Marathon and Relay. Expect an out-and-back route through the streets of San Antonio passing the well-known sites of La Villita, San Fernando Cathedral, Main Plaza, HemisFair Park, quaint King William, historic Mission Concepcion, and […]
June 16, 2015
Wow! Deee-lish! The folks at Alter Eco (great name, right?!) have loads of mouthwatering flavors of dark chocolate bars and truffles that are made with ingredients that are organic, fair trade certified, gluten-free, GMO-free, soy-free, and contain no emulsifiers nor artificial flavors. All the good stuff (and lack of the bad stuff, too!) make this […]
June 9, 2014
DOUBLE chocolate…deelish! Our friends at HannahMax Baking have a new flavor of Cookie Chips – Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip. You remember those yummy treats we told you about last year, made out of only the best ingredients with no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or GMOs. Now, for those chocoholics, they have a super tasty cookie […]
April 28, 2014
Who wouldn’t be intrigued by a company named Skinnygirl? Their yummy Tasty Nutrition Bars come in 3 delicious flavors: Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate (our favorite!), Dark Chocolate Multi-Grain Pretzel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter with Sea Salt. These little bars have 150-170 calories, 6-7 gram of protein, 5 grams of fiber, are gluten free and even […]
February 12, 2014
Another great product from our friends at NuGo! You may recall we shared their Stronger bars with you recently, and now, we’re happy to share their Slim bars. These yummy bars are a little more than half the size of the Stronger bars so they’re a good snack or pick-me-up as you’re heading up that […]
November 12, 2013
Yum! Who knew that staying healthy could taste so good?! attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars are filled with beneficial bacteria that improve digestion, immune function, and nutrient absorption by helping to rebalance your digestive system. Be sure to keep these bars at ambient temperatures or chilled to best ensure the efficacy of the probiotics. There are […]
October 28, 2013
Coming November 2, 2013. Chocolate…fresh air…running? Try the Mud & Chocolate – 4.5 Mile Run in Redmond, Washington. A beautiful trail run through Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, and there may be a little (or maybe a lot!) of mud since it’s Washington! The moderate trail is well groomed with some rolling hills and is appropriate […]
August 16, 2013
Chocolate and Hawaii – no better combination! On your next visit to the Big Island, check out the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Farm Tour. Bob Cooper conducts a very informative tour, walking you through the entire process from growing the cacao to the final product, yummy hand-poured chocolate treats. He emphasizes that this is the […]