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Chocolate Plateau



THE HEIGHTS OF
DARK CHOCOLATE

If the name "Ghirardelli"
does not roll off your tongue,
if it does not cause you to salivate
or to create rhyming lines to be sung,

then you may not feel your heart pounding
as you see "60% cacao" on the brown and gold
of the sparkling package, or, heart be still, "72%,"
loaded with antioxidants, to keep you young, not old,




to supply you with endorphins, enhance your pleasures,
melt on your tongue, or slip in heated fudge down perilous
slippery mountain of imaginative dream, melting in hot swirling
sea of chocolate obsession, a shared love-topic to fervently discuss.

If this delightful experience is something of which you do not know
may you still anticipate reaching  the glorious dark chocolate plateau.






A2K-M-C

Author notes

Companion piece: "Sundae on Monday"
http://allpoetry.com/poem/5731693

The "Thinking Womana'" and the "Imaginative Woman" both endorse Ghirardelli.

How Ghirardelli came to be---1852
http://www.ghirardelli.com/about/history.aspx

http://www.ghirardelli.com/

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  • Pattiboo silver member
    October 28
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    Congratulations on silver I hadn't realized how ignorant I was about chocolate or perhaps I should say quality chocolate.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 29
      Edit | Reply
      Hi, Patti! Actually this is very reasonably priced,
      rare for a high cocoa content product. Even available
      at Walmart!!!

      Thank you, Patti!

      M-C


  • Maureen silver member
    October 24
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    CONGRATULATIONS, M-C!

    A well-deserved SILVER Trophy which complements your lovely presentation and rewards your pleasurable poem!

    ♥ Maureen


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 25
      Edit | Reply
      Aha, it's Maureen of the decadent chocolate
      with a penchant to find the perfect dentist!!!
      Loved your piece!

      Thank you, Maureen!

      M-C


  • pixiestix gold member
    October 24

    Edit | Reply
    Let's wrap all the chocolates in silver foil. lol

    Congrats on your trophy.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 25

      Edit | Reply
      And you have both green and silver kisses,
      multi-talented one!!! Glittery, shiny wings
      sparkling in the moonlight!!!

      Thank you, wingy!

      Aes

      • pixiestix gold member
        October 25
        Edit | Reply
        Green and silver to distinguish milk chocolate from dark chocolate. LOL


  • Vernal Bloom
    October 24

    Edit | Reply
    Ah it was such a nice piece of poem and a good advertisement. Well yeah I didn't eat of those chocolate but they seems so delicious in your words (I'm not native) someday maybe
    Thank you for the nice poem here and good luck to you

    ~Massy~


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 25
      Edit | Reply
      Ah, yes,our words reach across the globe
      to each other, spreading our delights!!

      Thank you, Massy,

      M-C


  • MargaretG
    October 21

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    I like the increasing fever as the poem progresses, as more detail is added and the lines lengthen. I like to eat baking chocolate, and 70% or more cocoa is my choice. I enjoyed reading, thanks for the experience! Best of luck!


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 22
      Edit | Reply
      Thanks, Margaret!
      The darker, the better,
      and with such a good,
      healthy reputation!

      M-C


  • Maureen silver member
    October 20

    Edit | Reply
    You have certainly whetted my appetite!!! I've never had Ghirardelli's dark chocolate but I'm looking forward to the experience (you should be a sales person).

    BEST OF LUCK in this contest! BON APPETIT!

    ♥ Maureen


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 21
      Edit | Reply
      Well, it is the first high cocoa content dark chocolate
      I found locally available and modestly priced. While the
      website is convenient it is pricier! And can't we all use
      a good supply of antioxidants and endorphins?

      Thank you, Maureen,

      M-C


  • Jersey1968
    October 20
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    Delicious!

    I love how the shape of the lines forms a mountain!


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 21
      Edit | Reply
      Aha! Arising from the Underground
      to form a flat-topped chocolate mountain.
      Hmmmmm...perhaps that is why we have such good
      vibes in our always-a-light-on depths of the Underground.
      (Jumps up and down (hah!) being so happy to see Jersey here!!!!)

      Lova and hugs---and Ghirardelli for you,

      Aes

  • Purrsanthema
    October 17

    Edit | Reply
    The poems' almost as lovely as the chocolate! When in dire need I'll turn on the Computer and read this!


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 18
      Edit | Reply
      With your elegant taste choices
      your imagination must do well
      in re-creation! Loved your
      European chocolate dreams!

      M-C


  • Jayde1
    October 17

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    mmm tasty

    this is awesome...ive never had a Ghirardelli...
    but after reading this poem I WANT ONE...
    we dn't have this brand in great britain,,,which i conclude that britain aint that great....coz this chocolate sounds lush...

    a well written piece my friend, filled with mouth watering lines
    that make you need this chocolate....

    its awesome

    well done for penning this poem...


    Jayde


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 18
      Edit | Reply
      Glad you liked it, Jayde.

      Artists, musicians, chocolate,
      endorphins--such good mates!!!

      Hope you are doing well!

      M-C


  • catz Moderators member
    October 15

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    Woe the poor people who do not know of Ghirardelli.
    What an empty life they must lead
    A superb poem touting the attributes of chocolate and I wish you best in the contest

    Dee


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 16
      Edit | Reply
      Hi, Dee!

      I've been in choclateer land lately!!!
      Yes, a long time brand here, over a century
      and a half!

      Thank you,

      M-C


  • Emmyb gold member
    October 14

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    mmmmm i loveeee chocolate. this is very nice indeed. I quite fancy a good 90% cocoa bar now.

    nicely done.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 16
      Edit | Reply
      Had the 72. but never had 90!
      One would have to be very sweet
      to love that one!!!!!

      Nice to see you, Emmy.

      M-C


  • angelica silver member
    October 9

    Edit | Reply

    YUM YUM

    Dear M-C,
    "Ghirardelli" sounds exactly what I need to boost all my immune system and keep my energy up. I too, have not heard of it before, not being a big chocolate eater.
    Haven't done a poem yet for contest, don't know what to write....any suggestions?
    Hope to be back on AP more now that Doctor is getting my complaints fixed.
    Fantastic poem and the graphics are wonderful.Good luck in the voting.

    Love Joan


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 10
      Edit | Reply
      Hi, Sweetest Angel!!!

      I certainly hope the doctor is addressing all
      your problems---and finding some good solutions!

      A topic...hmmmm...
      How about the creation of chocolate angels
      as there are chcocolate Easter bunnies, Santas,
      etc. I can imagine a conversation, knowing
      that the bubbies get their ears eaten first,
      perhaps the halos!!! Oh, my I am straying
      into Yemish Shocking Tales of Horror!

      I an sure you will find a topic that suits you!!

      Love and hugs,

      M-C


  • hugh wyles silver member
    October 3

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    Dear M-C,


    Though many a sip and bite of chocolate has reached my belly,
    I must confess I never heard before of Ghirardelli
    and, when I read your lines, I feel quite suddenly deprived
    as though, for seventy-seven years, I've never been alive.

    This may account for all the many failures that were mine
    when, every year, i tried to court another Valentine
    by sending flowers and chocolates. I did not understand
    that women were particular about the name and brand.

    I hate to think that all those liqueur fillings went untasted,
    the contents of those double-decker boxes spurned and wasted,
    that, being of inferior brand, they lay upon some shelf
    unopened, when I might as well have eaten them myself !

    ~~~

    Ah well, as my late friend Del Warren Livingston used to say:
    "Any day when we learn something is a good day."
    Applause and thanks for your shapely poem and artwork (which, now the contest has been de-anonymised, I can view) and best of luck in the voting.
    Much love, hugs and germ-free XXX's.... Hugh (R.)


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 4
      Edit | Reply
      Oh what a thoughtful V alentiner!!
      I am sure all gifts were appreciated
      for what is in the heart of the
      presenter is what a thoughtful
      woman appreciates!

      The story of the company is quite fascinating,
      with an Italian named Domingo Ghirardelli,
      by way of South America coming to California
      in search of gold at Sutter's Mill, but starting
      instead one of the first country stores, in a tent.

      Still made in SanFransisco today, the delightful
      products bearing his name. His business had
      progressed to chocolate, and even the Frisco
      fires did not defeat him, as he started over again!

      For the history buff in you there are links above!

      Hopefully you will not be deprived as you find
      some other tempting morsel to suit your desires.

      I enjoyed your poetic reply, and especially
      the steriized XXX's!!

      M-C


  • Summer52
    October 3

    Edit | Reply
    Hmmm.... craving for those chocolates with matching kisses...
    But I prefer white choco though.

    Good luck, Mumsy.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
      Edit | Reply
      Of, course, white for angelic Summer!!!!
      (I see you smiling!)

      Mumsy


  • Pattiboo silver member
    October 3

    Edit | Reply
    "Ghirardelli" It's not a name I'm familiar with but you make it sound deliciously decadent
    We have a specialist chocolate shop in the local shopping centre that I have always given an extremely wide berth ( not because of the delicious goods on display but the prices)
    Perhaps I'll allow myself a closer look just to view the chocolates you mentioned purely to see what the thinking and imaginative women like to enjoy you understand..


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
      Edit | Reply
      The name is from Domingo Ghirardelli who founded the company in 1852
      after coming from South America to Frisco because of the Gold Rush.
      All was lost, but rebuilt again after the SanFancisco fire. And it continues
      to thrive in San Francisco. although now owned by a Swiss Hooldings company.

      It's the best, easily available bittersweet chocolate form my location.

      Ah, looking, no calories, no cost! Or maybe just a little bag!!!

      M-C


  • UncleDunk gold member
    October 1

    Edit | Reply
    Chocolate poetry rarely misses
    This one blew me Hershey's kisses
    So I give it two thumbs up
    And a peanutbutter cup.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 2
      Edit | Reply
      Ah, delightful poetry
      introducing brand
      competition!

      A fun reply, Unc!

      M-C


  • Rick Weston silver member
    October 1

    Edit | Reply
    ah, could i only find a way to subsist on the darkest of chocolate, dark beer, and red wine - what a picture of health i'd be.....

    lovely inspiration for those not attune to the pleasures of the flavor you extol.

    well done.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 2
      Edit | Reply
      Proof that there is some fairness in life,
      antioxidants stuffed into such pleasures!!!

      I'm sure you could find away by loading up
      in the produce aisle!!

      Thanks, Rick,

      M-C


  • Denerica
    October 1

    Edit | Reply
    This was not fair for me to read this before I have to get sleep for work! You describe it to tempt the palates. Although it is AOX for me I shouldn't eat an half hour before bed for a hiatal hernia...when I suffered gerd. Besides I just brushed my teeth. Stop the torment...you had to go there...lol. Excellent. Blessings.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
      Edit | Reply
      Sorry---should have sent a warning---
      wait till after work to read!!!

      Axid, Famotidine and Tums---
      chocolate lovers' friends!!!

      Freshly brushed teeth,
      good defense against
      temptation!

      I think I need to join a group
      that extolls fresh herbs and
      spinach, my other cullinary
      loves!

      Thank you, Denise,

      M-C


  • arafura gold member
    October 1
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    Yum again! You torment the tastebuds poet!


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
      Edit | Reply
      It appears to be one of my missions of life--
      spreading chocolate!!!

      Nice to see you, John!

      M-C


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    October 1

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    excellent~

    I love this candy myself......................
    and your poem to go with it........
    I love any kind of chocolate...........and esp white chocolate as well
    Great one sis
    Best of luck in the contest
    Hugs
    Your sis
    Susan~~~


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
      Edit | Reply
      Oh, I share---here they come
      thru the screen!!!
      I've been immersed in chocolate
      of late, with the chocolate loving
      pirates and now the Huguenauties
      contest--Chocoholics!!!!

      Thanks, Susan!

      M-C


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    October 1

    Edit | Reply
    Oh stop it!
    all I have in my house that is chocolate is hershy 's syrup
    oh wait found a cupcake
    for the sake of youth, it is urgent
    such a delicious delight
    I may be back to read this again later
    very artistic
    God bless you my friend...



    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
      Edit | Reply
      Hah!!!

      Ghirardelli might note a surge in sales!!!!

      Befroe reading again, better stop at the store!

      Take care, Kathy,

      M-C


  • pixiestix gold member
    October 1
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    I was telling myself all the health benefits of Ghiardelli's Dark 60% as I indulged myself last night. lol

    Chocolate coated inspiration. You must be loving this. lol Seems a universal theme as of late. Nicely done and Yum, Aes.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
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      I blame it all on the goups I joined!!
      Next---Moxie filled chocolate creams!


      • pixiestix gold member
        October 1
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        That would be a curious combination. lol I can hear tastebuds screaming across the land except for maybe in Maine. lol


        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 1
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          Like chocolate covered cherries--
          Moxie the lliquer! Wrapped in chocolate--
          might me a hit!! Someone is going to fins
          this and start shouting!! "No, No!"


          • pixiestix gold member
            October 1
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            Not a fan of those either. I think I may just be a chocolate snob or maybe just a purist. lol Whenever my brother goes to Germany on business, he knows to bring me back chocolate. It's an understanding we have. lol


            • Aesthete2000 gold member
              October 1
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              Now that is an understanding!

              Haven't even seen a chocolate covered cherry
              in years--too sweet, and usually milk chocolate.

              It it isn't dark, it has no appeal!

              • pixiestix gold member
                October 1
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                I think I just found the kernel my entry will sprout from.

                • Aesthete2000 gold member
                  October 1
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                  Hmmm...sprouting dark chocolate!!!!


                  • pixiestix gold member
                    October 1
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                    Have you ever heard of cocoa mulch? Rich, dark and smells like chocolate. Mmmmm. You need some of that in your gardens.

                    Chocolate theme gardens...I bought a rose bush in the spring with the name "Hot Cocoa". lol


                    • Aesthete2000 gold member
                      October 2
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                      My gardening daughter dug up some of her
                      chocolate mint, planted it in a pot and brought
                      it along with the seven other members of the family
                      when they visited this summer. She thought it should be planted in the ground, but container gardener Mom wants to see how long it will still give cuttings
                      when re-oriented now under lights in the garage.

                      You enlighten me with the cocoa mulch! As well
                      as the rose bush!! See, always something new
                      to learn from a poet!!!


                      • pixiestix gold member
                        October 2
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                        Any mint variety needs boundaries. You were wise to pot it.

                        Next Spring look for cocoa mulch...slightly upscale garden centers should have it and you can spread it in your large pots.

                        All my rose bushes have significance either by name or from whence they came. Youngest is a true chocoholic...Hot Cocoa was for her.

                        • Aesthete2000 gold member
                          October 2
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                          Learning from the Master--or is it
                          the Garden Mistress. Now there's a title!!


              • pixiestix gold member
                October 1
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                Keep the chocolate covered cherries...I'd rather have a strawberry dipped in dark.


  • Yemassee gold member
    October 1

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    "72%," loaded with antioxidants

    Do they really say that? Wow, some folk will do anything to sell chocolate, lol

    You've read the old Moxie ads: It cured dyspepsia, loss of hair, neuralgia, loss of manhood, etc. What it really did and still does, is make us fat, the same with Ghirardelli, lol

    I love chocolate but my habit is large and my fix costs more than I can afford so I have to stick to Hershey's. lol


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 1
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      Moxie---make you fat? I thought all that vigor
      it imparted led to energetic activity----
      or at least running around the block!!!!

      The darker the healthier, the higher the cocoa percentage,
      the lower the sugar!!!!!!!!! Go to Walmart, costs lots less there!!!


      • Yemassee gold member
        October 1
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        Will look in WalMart. I know the local Hannaford's wants like 1.69 for a small bar. Where I can get the larger Hershey's for maybe 1.39. And yes, I should go for quality over quantity but life is short, lol

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 1
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          I think the big bags of chocolate chips
          are less than the bars....


        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 1
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          They have the super big bags at Sam's club--and I think at Walmart.
          My nice son-in-law picks them up for me. But I just ordered from the Ghirardelli
          web site---all the mint, toffee darks---came in foil lined box with ice packs--ships from CA!

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