Who Says Barkeater Peanut Butter Cups Can't Save a Life?

This story comes courtesy of one of our retailers, Laurie, at Hudson River Traders in North Creek. Normally Laurie sells Barkeater Chocolates' gourmet truffles in numerous assortments, which are fabulous for gifts and souvenirs. Typically, in the heat of the summer months, the gift giving season wanes and chocolate souvenirs don't always make it home. I offered Laurie some of our gourmet Grown-Up Peanut Butter Cups to sample, knowing that they would sell quickly in small packages when visitors just want a little pick-me-up while they're vacationing.

Laurie took the package of four cups back to her store and ate one. Then another (because who can stop at just one?). She offered one to her employee and was about to start on the last cup when a woman shopping at her store suddenly became faint. Laurie and her staff immediately sat the shopper down in an Adirondack` chair and grabbed her a cup of water. The woman was still dizzy and unable to get up. Laurie, realizing she still had one peanut butter cup left, asked the woman if she thought it would help. The shopper weakly nodded.

One bite. Two bites. Three bites later and the color began to return to the weary shopper's face. Four bites and another sip of water was all the faint woman needed to regain her strength and resume her visit.

The conclusion? While Barkeater Chocolates' gourmet Grown-Up Peanut Butter Cups may not technically be medicinal in nature, they helped restore this woman's energy on a hot summer day. While more studies are needed, we have compelling evidence that our chocolate makes people very, very happy.

Please consult your physician before starting any peanut butter cup therapy. Use only as directed. If you begin to exhibit side effects of extreme happiness and suddenly become pleasant to be around, please see your chocolatier at once to refill your prescription. Peanut butter cups are safe to share among those without allergies to peanuts, milk, chocolate or fun. Enjoy responsibly.

Year of Chocolate Contest Final Slogans

Be a fan of our facebook page or follower on Twitter (@bark_chocolates) to vote for ONE of our finalists! We will award a random fan/follower prize of an 8-piece gourmet box of chocolate truffles and a tee shirt! Here they are:

• And God Said, "Let There Be Chocolate." And There was Life. And There Were Smiles. David B.
• Air,Water, and Chocolate=Life. Cathie M.
• Life Without Chocolate is like a rainy Monday morning. Nanci K.
• Life Without Chocolate. You Might As Well Cancel Fridays. Amanda C.
• Life Without Chocolate is Too Much to Ask of Vanilla. Will S.
• Life is So Much Sweeter with Chocolate From Barkeater. Debbie C.
• Without Chocolate You Have No Life. Karen C.
• When Life Hands You Lemons, Grab the Chocolate. Dorothy L.
• Life Without Chocolate is Best Lived by Someone Else. Mike S.
• Smiles Are Made From Chocolate. Karen P.

Finalists Selected!

Thank you for entering Barkeater Chocolates' Second Annual Year of Chocolate Contest!

Stay tuned for our finalists!