Diane Stein MD
Chocolate Expert
Chocolate events:
unique & delicious
Make your event something truly special with Diane Stein, a passionate engaging chocolate artisan and edutainer. To book or order: call 949-683-0278 or email: ZiseChocolate@gmail.com
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Diane's delicious memorable chocolate events
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Chocolate Tasting: Rare and Wild
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Fundraiser & Corporate events
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Chocolates & Whiskey
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Chocolates & Wine
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How Chocolate is Made
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Unique Chocolates and Caramels
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Chocolate Passover Seder
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Bespoke Program ​
What is a Chocolate Tasting?
This fun interactive event is joyfully presented with chocolate ready to taste for each participant. Not unlike a high end wine tasting, we explore complex and unique flavor profiles of Single Estate Chocolate. These chocolates are made from cacao beans which are genetically unique varietals or truly wild trees living under the canopy of the rainforest. Together we explore the flavor profiles found in fine chocolate, such as Dominican Republic Zorzal 2023 having a strong dried fruit / raisin flavor on a lovely chocolate backbone without nutty or earthy notes. In small groups we discuss our perceptions together. In longer programs we explore how chocolate is made from tree to bar and the ethics, climate effects, sustainability, of chocolate's history, present and future. Every event is tailored to the audience and event type.
To book or order: call 949-683-0278 or email: ZiseChocolate@gmail.com
A delicious event to remember!
We have all been invited to a wine tasting but who has had a great time eating and learning about chocolate?
Can you tell the difference between a box of white and a great California Pino? I want to share the difference between commodity chocolate and small batch fine single farm chocolate. By the time the program is over, you will have no problem finding nutty notes, fruity flavors, earthy tones, sweet caramel finishes in wild and rare single estate chocolate.
Before I was a chocolate expert I was a pediatric neurologist and epilepsy advocate enjoying meeting people, sharing their stories, teaching about epilepsy and creating events to bring the community together while taking down stigma.
What does that have to do with chocolate events? I still love meeting people, sharing stories, empowering folks to grab all the joy from life while living well and do so with tons of fun for everyone. There still is nothing like a program with Diane Stein.
I made my own teaching materials back then and I make the chocolate to share in my chocolate events now.
How else? Well, only using ethically grown and harvested cacao is not just to get the finest quality with amazing flavor diversity, it supports our rainforests and the families that live and work in the forests. (I also support children by eating only chocolate grown without forced child / slave labor practices. )
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Sweet Soiree: my unique chocolates and caramel creations for your guests.
Imagine a party with 6 chocolate stations and with the chocolate artisan discussing each with your guests. One station with 2 single estate chocolates, another with cappuccinos, and so on. They can ask all the questions they like or enjoy a casual time chatting and nibbling with friends new and old. A great way to thank your team for a job well done or celebrate a special event.
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Here are some of my unique creations:
Cappuccinos are absolutely my biggest seller; made with microroast coffee beans, cocoa butter, milk powder, cane sugar, this flavored "white" chocolate looks and feels like fine chocolate but the taste is all coffee. Available as non-dairy (which contain nuts)
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Cardamom Orange Pistachio Caramel is inspired by Christmas time when my Grandma Marie (born 1899) would receive a single orange at Christmas every year and when my father made Cardamom Krumkake. Available without nuts.
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Tart Cherry Caramel enrobed in Dark Chocolate or Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Tart Cherry Caramel in my craft dark chocolate is an award winning creation. Vanilla white chocolate with cherry is developed for my sister-in-law who can't eat regular chocolate.
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Sea Salt Vanilla Bean Caramels - in dark or milk or as non-dairy!
Non-Dairy caramel and chocolate took lots of experimentation! I made it for two of my children who can not tolerate dairy and is a first place award winner. Contains nuts. Available with or without Pecans or Walnuts.
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Spiced Apple Cider Caramels are made for my other child who loves strongly spiced hot apple cider. This caramel enrobed in dark chocolate won first place and Judge's Award. ​​​
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​My business is entertainment and education. I bring my products to my events. If you wish to purchase my chocolates and caramels please inquire about a special order.
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Our Chocolates & Candies are always
Our Chocolates & Candies are also available:
Without Artificial Flavors
Without Gluten
Without Diary
Without Sugar
Vegan
