A Selfless Indulgence

by Roxanne Browning

It is so hard to imagine for some, how our spending habits affect others in the world on a typical shopping day. If you buy organic or fresh produce at a local farm stand or belong to a CSA to support your local economy, you understand economics 101. But not all your needs are met by your local farms or if you are fortunate to have any in your area. Simply put, Fair Trade or Direct Trade is the global answer to your local farmstand. However, it’s much more than that.

Roxanne created an original idea to pair chocolate with wine and founded Exotic Chocolate Tasting in 2010, a Certified NY State Women-Owned Business. Roxanne’s goal to bring awareness to the indigenous people that grow cacao, highlighting the environmental and health benefits, guides us in mindfully savoring craft chocolate. Contact Roxanne for your exclusive curated event at www. exoticchocolatetasting.com