Lula's Baja Chili Toffee

This is my new favorite sweet treat, combining toffee, chocolate, almonds and chiles! This amazing treat starts out as premium butter and cane sugar slow-cooked over an open fire to heighten the caramelized flavor. The Lula’s confection masters then toss in raw, whole almonds that roast inside the toffee, adding some of our signature chili zest. You can feel the Baja flavor!

Did you know?

Almost 50% of U.S. consumers exchange Valentine's Day candy, adding up to about a billion dollars in sales.

Did you know?

The cacao tree's botanical name, Theobroma cacao, pays homage to its mythical origins? Translated from the Greek, "theobroma" means "food of the gods"

mmmmmmmm Chocolate

"Forget Love, I'd rather fall in chocolate" - Unknown

Ritter Sport: Chocolate bars

Their slogan is Quality.Chocolate.Squared.
These delicious German chocolate bars are now available at Mana Foods. Ronie's favorite is the chocolate and whole hazelnut!

Organic and Fair Trade Chocolates

Salted Almond milk and dark chocolate bars from Theo are now available at Mana Foods. The dark chocolate bar is made with chunks of almonds and just the right amount of salt! It contains 70% Cacao and is dairy free, gluten Free, soy free and vegan. Theo chocolate is the only Organic, Fair Trade, Bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States

Think Local: Chocolate

2 limited edition chocolate bars from Malie Kai, purveyors of single origin Hawaii-grown Cacao. The two varieties are milk and dark chocolate, both made with Hawaiian Cocoa Nibs.

Did you know?

The world's first chocolate candy was produced in 1828 by Dutch chocolate-maker Conrad J. Van Houten. He pressed the fat from roasted cacao beans to produce cocoa butter, to which he added cocoa powder and sugar.

Did you know?

Per capita, the Irish eat more chocolate than Americans, Swedes, Danes, French, and Italians.

Did you know?

Each American eats an average of 51 pounds of chocolate per year.

Ben & Jerry's new flavors

Ahhh, ice cream and summertime. Check out the new flavors from Ben & Jerry's: Bonnaroo Buzz: Coffee & Malt Ice Creams with Toffee Chunks & a Whiskey Caramel Swirl; my favorite Late Night Snack: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with a Salty Caramel Swirl & Fudge Covered Potato Chip Clusters; Red Velvet Cake: Red Velvet Cake Batter Ice Cream with Red Velvet Cake Pieces & a Cream Cheese Frosting Swirl; and Cluster Fluff: Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Caramel Cluster Pieces, Peanut Butter & Marshmallow Swirls.

Think Local: Madre Chocolate

Locally made in Honolulu, Hawaii, Madre Chocolate, is made with cacao purchased directly from an organic farm cooperatives in Mexico and Hawaii and crafted in small batches. The processing preserves a high level of healthy antioxidants and provides a rich delightful flavor. Try unique flavors like Chipotle Allspice and Hibiscus.

Wall of Chocolate news

You may know Justin's from their high quality nut butters (the little travel packets are my favorite). They have taken organic peanut butter and wrapped in in milk and dark chocolate cups.

Vosges has a few new flavors, including Cherry Rooibos and Blood Orange Caramel. The Cherry Rooibos bar is light and fruity made with 45% Cacao Deep milk chocolate, African Rooibos tea and Michigan cherries. The Blood Orange bar is is deep bittersweet with hibiscus flowers, blood orange caramel, Campari and 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate.

MOO- kids chocolate is made with Organic Milk Chocolate in such flavors as Milk Chocolate with corn flakes and Milk Chocolate with Graham Crackers.

Bubble Chocolate is now available in 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate and 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate. These bars, touted as "Bubbles Wrapped in Chocolate" remind me of premium all natural versions of Areo bars.

Thinking about Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is coming up on Monday, February 14th. Mana Foods has wonderful goodies for all your Valentine's needs.

Beautiful cards, such as the one by Papaya Art pictured here, fresh tropical flowers & leis, special heart shaped chocolates from Lake Champlain, all the gourmet foods to make a decadent feast, yummy smelling lotions and other unique gifts.

Green Gifting: Gourmet Gift Basket

For your favorite foodie! Suggested items for a gourmet gift basket: Any of our fine artisan cheeses, crackers, specialty chocolates, olives, smoked oysters, fruit and more.

Green Gifting: Chocolate

Have you visited the wall of chocolate lately? There are fun new things to be found! Mana Foods chocolate tins are available in milk, dark and espresso and would make great stocking stuffers. Vosges, the company that brought you the Bacon Chocolate Bar, has come out with a bunch of new flavors for the holidays. Sample from Gingerbread Toffee Bar, Peppermint Candy Care, Bapchi's Caramel Toffee Bar, Marizipan Bar (dark chocolate with Sicilian Almond Marzipan and amaretto) and my favorite Black Salt Caramel Bar (Dark Chocolate with black Hawaiian sea salt and burnt sugar caramel).

Green Gifting: Mana Gift Card

Mana Gift Cards can be purchased in any denomination, from $1 to $500. They can be used on anything in the store; from very practical groceries and toothpaste, to the more decadent items like specialty cheese and luxury spa products. Mana Gift cards are easily slipped into a card and mailed. If you have been good, Santa might even leave one in your stocking. These cards are especially thoughtful for elders who don't need another "thing" to dust and may be on a limited income.

Celebrating Mother's Day

Top 5 Gift ideas that honor both your own Mother and Mother Nature

1. Tropical Flowers: either a lei or a springy bouquet

2. Chocolate: with over 300 bars to chose from, there is something for everyone. From milk to dark, vegan to bacon infused, or rice crisps to exotic chilies. Try one of my favorites "Salty Dog," with 70% dark chocolate with butter toffee pieces and sea salt, by B.T. McElrath.

3. Picnic Lunch: stop by the deli and pack a feast for the beach

4. Clothes: In addition to Sierra Dew Designs, a socially conscious label using organic cotton, sweatshop free, recycled & vintage fabrics, all printed with 100% non-toxic water-based inks; you can find shirts made of the softest bamboo shirts, hemp caps and more.

5. Inner reflection: Journals, meditation cards, and palm or beeswax candles.

Mana Foods in the News

Ronie Hong of Mana Foods in Paia organizes the tempting options on the Wall of Chocolate near the store’s front entrance.
The Maui News / CARLA TRACY, first published 4/22 for Earth Day

"On Earth Day, we'll have chocolate demos with the Endangered Species brand," says Theresa Thielk, Mana's office manager. "They give 10 percent of the gross sales to conservation."
Mana Foods houses what is called the "Wall of Chocolate" near the front door, featuring pure cacao of the gourmet and organic kind from domestic and international sources.
Mana Foods will also feature discounts on Seventh Generation eco products today as well as selected local health and beauty vendor items.
Saturday, Mana Foods will also be jumping with demos and tastings all day by local farmers, growers and vendors during its normal hours from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 579-8078.

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/530785.html

Funny Glass Prayer Candles

A few years ago, a good friend gave me with an "Our Lady of Abundant Chocolate" prayer candle. If you've ever seen the wall of chocolate at Mana Foods, you would understand why I would need this prayer candle.

New to Mana , these glass candles make a great gift for yourself or a friend. Choose from Powerful Stress Relief, Our Lady of Green Living, Prayer for Stress Free Travel, Menopause Relief Prayer and more!

These great candles are now available at Mana Foods.