The Chocolate Fudge Cafe

Secret Room Events and Butterfly Bodies Will Present

the “2008 Style Lounge” in Honor of the

60th Annual Emmy Awards on September 18-19

in West Hollywood, California

Lauren Conrad at Secret Room Events

Santa Monica, CA, September 15, 2008 –(PR.com)– Secret Room Events and Butterfly Bodies will present the “2008 Style Lounge” in honor of the 60th Annual Emmy Awards on September 18-19 in West Hollywood, California. A 5,000 sq. ft location provided by SunStyle will be transformed into a ultra luxurious gift lounge thanks to Dan Naughton of Noonan Designs. This exclusive “invite only” event will offer nominees and other celebrity guests a chance to get “red carpet ready”with luxury services such as pedicures and manicures from Pamperedhands.com, eye lash extensions from Miss Eyelashes,massages from Right Touch Mobile Massage and custom spray tans from SunStyle.Guests will have their hands full when they take home products from the following sponsors: Butterfly Bodies, MiMi+You,Optical Shoppe, Dogswell, Hylunia, Shane and Shawn, Olay, Bowhaus NYC, Luce Medical, Me by (Me)zghan,Madre Bello, Sense Makeup, Naturale Science Inc., Beco Baby Carrier , Dr. Stuart Linder, Urban-Tulip, Kush Support, SunSara Spa,Bitch New York, Eminence Organics, Paoola Jewelry, Toonie Moonie Organics, Unusual Rider, DaiDreams, Loved Baby, Jan Marini Skin Research,ArteFill, Silly Sandals, SensiClear, Argan Body, Biotene, Dr. Fairfield, Biotene, Musotica, Ruby Pinwheels, Babylegs, BraBaby, Fling Robes,Borba, Dove , BRIGI Pajamas and Loungewear, Healing Hands Theraputic Massage, Sabon, Midori Linen, OndadeMar, Solavie, Pure Couture, CaliforniaQueen.com, Lescoja, Eve Organics, Je Beau, Mirenesse, Samy Salon, Pencil Me In, San Park Ride and Lulu Leash.

If excitement is what the celebritiy guests are seeking, GoToVictoriaFalls.com and WildHorizons.co.za will be gifting luxury5-star resort packages to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe including elephant safari rides and other amazing activities.School X-The Ultimate Driving School will be inviting guests to test their driving skills when they race around the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale.

Guests can relax and unwind with refreshments and beverages from ove, Feel Cookie Good, Pure Fun Confections, One Natural Experiance,Hpnotiq and Pama liquor, Cuba Beverage Company, Borba, Earth’s Sweet Pleasures, Vava Water, RW Garcia and Leona Valley Winery.

Secret Room Events supports Art For Life and CharityBuzz.com

For media/press inquiries please contact: Amy Boatwright or Rita Branch at: MediaSecretRoom@yahoo.com or 310-890-0263

Earth’s Sweet Pleasures Organic Fudge 

An interview with Hawk, who along with his wife, Reonne, lovingly make Earth’s Sweet Pleasures Organic Fudge.

(Reprinted with permission from It’s Only Natural Gifts)

Your organic fudge is wonderful. What is the inspiration for this treat?  Since I’ve been making fudge for over 40 years, I wanted to make the finest, tastiest fudge I could with the best organic ingredients available. For example, I could use a standard organic chocolate. But I use the finest, fair-trade organic chocolate available, which is much more expensive for us. Gourmet Chocolate lovers definitely notice the difference.

What makes your fudge different from others and why are organic ingredients important to the taste of the product? Our fudge is different because of my unique, time-tested recipe and the way it is mixed, cooked, cooled and cut.  Organic means that there are NO chemicals, additives, preservatives, pesticides, etc. It’s all natural AND made the old-fashioned way.  We also use much less sugar than conventional fudge so the dark chocolate flavor comes through.  We found natural, organic vegetable oils make the consistency rich and creamy without the saturated fat.  Our fudge is actually healthier than most conventional chocolate bars.

Tell us a bit about where you make the fudge and who is involved in your business.  We are located in Northern California in the Sierra Nevada foothills in the historical gold-mining town of Nevada City (population 2,800), about half way between Sacramento and Reno.  We are a small, family-owned and operated business.  At any particular time, we may have children and grandchildren helping us, depending on the demand.  We hope to transition from a Mom and Pop company to a much larger, thriving company as we continue to expand and grow.

What other culinary delights do you enjoy and like to make for yourselves?  One of our family’s favorites is when I make sushi at home, including a vegetarian version for our 16 year-old daughter.  My wife, Reonne, prefers a large green salad any day of the week. But, I’m still a meat eater (organic only, of course), and one of my favorites is barbequed buffalo (organic only, of course), and one of my favorites is barbequed buffalo burgers with my own special home made barbeque sauce. I might market that too someday. For dessert, Rich Rainforest Dark fudge with a glass of red wine is heavenly.

What hobbies, work, interests, recreational activities do you have?  With the early stages of building our business, it’s more like work-sleep-work. But we also realize how important balance is, so we are taking more hikes on the trails and dips in the scenic Yuba River.

Making a high quality and yummy sweet is a heartfelt business. Are there other ways in which you live your life that make this world a better place?  My wife and I are both holistic healing practitioners. We have had a private practice for almost ten years where we provide mind/body/spirit healing for people.   We teach people healing techniques in workshops.  We live in an area of the country where most people are very conscious about their “environmental footprint.”  We live as sustainably as we possibly can.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about yourselves and your organic fudge? We started this company because we feel chocolate lovers deserve the very best and we want to spread the message that organic ingredients always make food taste better, as well as support the planet both environmentally and socially.  A portion of our proceeds go to select environmental and humanitarian organizations to further this goal.  Satisfied customers say our fudge is the best they’ve ever tasted. In love and gratitude we say thank you! 

Link to article:

http://www.itsonlynaturalgifts.com/Organic_gift_basket_with_organic_fudge_s/90.htm

Eko-Laborative’: A Fashion Week Exhibition of Eco-Luxurious Designs presented by Ekovaruhuset & EKO-LAB

 -         For Immediate Release -          

CONTACT: Melissa Kirgan or Amy Mohlenhoff of EKO-LABtel: 212-965-9218e-mail: EKO.LAB.NY@gmail.com Eko-Laborative:  Spring 2009 Organic & Fair-Made Sustainable Fashion presented by EKO-LAB & Ekovaruhuset –NEW YORK, NY: September 1^st 2008-   EKO-LAB and Ekovaruhuset are pleased to announce their premiere Organic and Fair-Made sustainable fashion exhibition during Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week. On Tuesday, September 9^th, 2008, these two unique ‘organic fashion houses’ will unveil their one-of-a-kind organic designs in a hand-picked selection of internationally and locally based eco-fashion designers. Each piece to be featured in the Fashion Week exhibition has been conceived and produced following strict, sustainability guidelines, specifically that of using certified organic fabrics and materials, many of which are uniquely treated with non-toxic, vegetable dyes and/or low-impact production methods. The gorgeous designs on view will be eco-luxurious in every detail and aspect of wearability while also incorporating ‘haute couture’ as a vital, fashion-forward inspiration.  In the spirit of true sustainability, the majority of the designs displayed will also be available to the public immediately following the exhibition at the Ekovaruhuset’s NYC boutique.  Participating Eko-Laborative designers include:  Amy Mohlenhoff, Kaori Yamazaki, Meiling Chen, Melissa Kirgan, Mika Machida Wyche, Xing-Zhen Chung-Hilyard, Johanna Hofring, Tor Soderin, Righteous, Desiree Hamman, Ashley Helvey, and Lara Miller.  The September 8^th event will take place from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at The Gabarron Foundation’s Carriage House on 149 East 38th Street, between Lexington & 3rd Avenues. Arrive early to check out the book launch of Lovely Daze Issue 5: Hunters & Gatherers and also to enjoy live music and yummy organic treats, teas and wine offered by the exhibition’s sponsors. EKO-LAB is a collaborative of six NYC-based eco-fashion designers who work collectively to promote sustainability via their handcrafted, thoughtfully produced designs. The collaborative is closely affiliated with Ekovaruhuset, the original ‘Organic and Fair-Made’ eco-fashion boutique on NYC’s happening Lower East Side. Ekovaruhuset first opened its doors in 2006 under the vision and guidance of innovative eco-designer and organic clothing pioneer, Johanna Hofring. Since then their designs have been featured on the pages of major editorial publications such Harpers Bazaar Japan, Vogue Italia, Nylon, Lucky, Selvedge, and Ecocolo – to name a few, as well as online at Inhabitat.com, Treehugger, WorldChanging, Eco-Chick, and Refinery 29. In Spring of 2008 Ekovaruhuset presented their sustainable-style runway show, ‘HOUSE of ORGANIC’ during NY Fashion Week and also participated in Designers & Agents in NYC and LA. “Ekovaruhuset, which means “House of Organic” carries clothes that are environmentally friendly and good for your body. It feels amazing to touch their creations made from non-pesticide treated organic cotton and sheep who never be fed chemical foods.” ~ Elle Japan “From Stockholm to New York, Johanna Hofring, turns heads with a talented hand picked group of designers who interpret sustainable fashion with the emotional graphic pieces of XZ and the sophisticated works of Meiling Chen.” ~ Vogue Italia EKO-LAB’s mission is one of demonstrating through their artisanal, organic creations that sustainable fashion can truly be both high-end (eco) luxurious as well as environmentally and socially responsible.  *Lovely Daze is a curatorial journal of artists’ writings and artworks published twice a year in limited editions. The fifth issue explores how Hunter-Gatherer societies live in accordance with Nature and the ephemeral elements. Publisher/editor/designer: charwei tsai    Sponsors for the Eko-Laborative’s exhibition include: The Gabarron Foundation’s Carriage House, Frank Glover Productions, O-Wool Fabrics, Earthues Dyes, Frey Wine, Hampstead Tea, Green Goddess Chocolate, Earth’s Sweet Pleasures Fudge, Organica Duluxe, BSK Designs  ###  For more information please contact Melissa Kirgan and Amy Mohlenhoff at EKO.LAB.NY@gmail.com  www.EKO-LAB.com www.ekovaruhuset.se