CocoaNymph

Workshop Schedule and Information

2011-01-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

Please READ CAREFULLY for booking and class information. AS WELL, DUE TO AN AMAZING RESPONSE TO OUR GROUPON FEATURE, PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US! WE ARE A TINY SHOP, AND WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE.

General Information
Posted below are the dates for the CocoaNymph Chocolate Lover's Workshop in 2012.

This class involves learning how chocolate is made and its history, a single origin chocolate tasting and a truffle decorating lesson. You will get to take your own chocolates home that you have decorated.

We also released a Groupon for a Drinking Chocolate Tasting Package. Please check your Groupon! If you have a Drinking Chocolate Groupon, you do not have to pre-book. Just come in to the shop during our business hours (11-7 Mon.-Sat. & 1-5 Sun.) to redeem your voucher for a delicious and relaxing drinking chocolate service.

How to Reserve your Seat
We can accommodate 12 people at a time. We are a small shop and will be having over 1000 guests for the workshop in 2011. Please be patient with us - we promise you'll have a good time!

To reserve your seat please call us at 604-222-4477 or email workshops@cocoanymph.com. Please have your name, phone number, and (if possible), your voucher number ready when you call. The voucher number is eight digits (xxxx-xxxx) located under the barcode on your Groupon. Seats available are updated daily, however to ensure you have the most up to date availability, feel free to call the store during business hours.

Please be assured that there are more than enough seats on this schedule for everyone who bought a voucher to get a seat, but it is first come, first served in terms of dates and times, so have a second choice ready when you call, just in case.

What to Bring
You don't need to bring anything except yourself and your Living Social or Groupon voucher, if you have one, as well as the HST for the class, which is $3.60. If you do not have Living Social or Groupon voucher the class is $70.00 + HST. Please note that the temperature in our shop is kept quite cool for the sake of the chocolate. You may want to bring a sweater with you to class.

A note on Dietary restrictions:
Our kitchen contains dairy, nuts and soy products. We regret that we cannot safely accommodate customers with anaphylactic allergies to these products.

The Fine Print
We reserve the right to reschedule up to 48 hours prior to a class, and you also have the right to cancel up to 48 hours ahead of time. Please note that if you cancel less than 48 hours ahead of time you forfeit the right to your seat as you will have taken the spot of someone else. This is in accordance with the fine print on the Living Social and Groupon vouchers.

Please note that we will add more dates as time goes on. If a class is full or nearing capacity it will be indicated next to each date.

February 2012 Workshops
Wednesday, February 1st 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, February 2nd 7pm-9:30pm - 2 seats available
Sunday, February 5th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, February 7th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Wednesday, February 8th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, February 16th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Sunday, February 19th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, February 21st 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Wednesday, February 22nd 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, February 23rd 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Sunday, February 26th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, February 28th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL

March 2012 Workshops
Sunday, March 4th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, March 6th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Wednesday, March 7th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, March 8th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Sunday, March 11th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, March 13th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, March 15th 7pm-9:30pm - 5 seats available
Sunday, March 18th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, March 20th 7pm-9:30pm - 5 seats available
Wednesday, March 21st 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, March 22nd 7pm-9:30pm - 8 seats available
Sunday, March 25th 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, March 27th 7pm-9:30pm - 9 seats available
Thursday, March 29th 7pm-9:30pm - 4 seats available

April 2012 Workshops
Sunday, April 1st 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, April 3rd 7pm-9:30pm - 9 seats available
Tuesday, April 10th 7pm-9:30pm - FULL
Thursday, April 12th 7pm-9:30pm - 4 seats available
Sunday, April 15th 6pm-8:30pm - 1 seat available
Tuesday, April 17th 7pm-9:30pm - 10 seats available
Wednesday, April 18th 7pm-9:30pm - 8 seats available
Thursday, April 19th 7pm-9:30pm - 12 seats available
Sunday, April 22nd 6pm-8:30pm - FULL
Tuesday, April 24th 7pm-9:30pm - 12 seats available
Thursday, April 26th 7pm-9:30pm - 12 seats available
Sunday, April 29th 6pm-8:30pm - 1 seat available

Chocolate Lover's Workshop

2010-12-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

Our schedule for workshops as advertised on LivingSocial.com will be posted on January 1st. Please call us or email us any time after January 1st to make your reservation.

Please note that workshops are subject to availability and we will be taking reservations on a first come, first served basis, but that there are enough spots in 2011 to accommodate you before the expiry of the coupon.

Christmas Order form!

2010-12-01T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here it is folks, my retail order form. If you have questions, please call me at 604-222-4477 or email me. Can't wait to send you Christmas Chocolate goodness!2010 Retail Christmas Pricing

In Florence!

2010-10-10T09:11:00.001-07:00

I'm in Tuscany on a chocolate tour, and I promised I would blog. Unforunately, I'm finding internet access very difficult - so I'm writing a lot but not getting to post. Keep your eye on this space for stories from Floernce when I return...

Top 5 Rainy First Dates in Vancouver

2010-08-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

By Ryann Rain with Hitchette.com

Fall is in the air and in Vancouver that means it’s raining. It’s time to layer up and look beyond the beach for dating ideas. Sigh… The good news is that means it’s cuddle season and dates can become very warm and cozy in this weather but what about that first date with the women who’s caught your eye? Before you can cook dinner together or play board games & cuddle you have to get beyond the first date. So where do you go on a rainy first date in Vancouver?

Top 5 Rainy First Dates in Vancouver

5. Vancouver Art Gallery- The VAG. Something about calling it the VAG just makes this art gallery seem a tad sexier than others. Even forgetting that you can get lost in the many levels and rooms that make up the maze of the VAG right now The Modern Woman: Drawings by Degas, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and Other Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris is on display for another week (Until Sept 6). When you’ve had your fill of culture head to the roof for a quiet coffee and snack at the VAG café to complete the experience. http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/

4. Bowling. It’s impossible to not have fun bowling unless you take yourself WAY too seriously so don’t do that. The simple fact is that sometimes the best things in life are the things we used to do for birthday parties as kids. There are a number of options for venues to go bowling in Vancouver so pick the most convenient one, lace up those hideous rental shoes, and up the ante by encouraging a little competition. Are you ready to let loose and encourage your date to release her inhibitions? It’s time for wacky bowling. The rules are simple: each frame requires a different ridiculous technique, for example bowl backwards between your legs, between your date’s legs, twirl around three times and bowl, bowl in slow motion, do a silly walk before throwing the bowling ball, do your best runway strut bowl… Laughter releases endorphins and will show her that you’re more than a pretty face- you embrace life and are a pleasure to be with. Don’t forget to grab a quiet adult snack after to show her you’re still a grown-up man.

3. Guilt & Co. (underneath Chill Winston in Gastown). Guilt is a cozy basement that will warm your innards. It’s in one of Vancouver’s oldest buildings that will give your date that intimate feeling of hiding away from the world while you nibble on sharable finger foods such share Mediterranean olives and gourmet cheese. Plus they have chocolate porter on tap- as if that’s not reason enough! http://guiltandcompany.com/main/

2. Wreck Beach. GET WET! I know it’s the favourite place of naked people all summer but come the rainy season this beach becomes a storm watcher’s paradise. While the rain in the city can be a mite depressing, rain in the woods feels refreshing and crisp. When your nose gets chilly what better way to warm up than with a kiss? Pack a thermos of hot chocolate & baileys, an extra blankie for your date to keep extra warm, make sure you both have good rainy footwear, and take a stroll along this abandoned beach, listen to the waves crash and get to know your date.

1. Cocoa Nymph Chocolates & Confections. This cozy little venue has everything you need for a romantic date. Ooey gooey homemade chocolate truffles and my personal favourite- Dark & Spicy Drinking Chocolate with homemade marshmallows. It’s an orgasm in a cup and will make any woman coo with pleasure. Coffee dates have been done and over-done to death but for a reason- it’s a non-threatening environment to get to know a new person. The Cocoa Nymph is a sensual twist on the old classic. It’s the perfect place to sip on decadence while getting to know each other. On many weekends the Nymph turns into a live music venue featuring some of Canada’s top singer/songwriters in an intimate setting where the piano music intermingles with the aromas of chocolate in a darling escape into a fantasy. http://www.cocoanymph.com/

By Ryann Rain
www.hitchette.com

CocoaNymph Welcomes the World!

2010-02-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

We were up to our eyeballs in Valentine's goodies, but the sappy smell of romance has cleared the air and we're focused on the games!

To honour the athletes and visitors from around the globe, we are going to make a chocolate based on one Olympic country every day! Every morning, a country will be posted here, and on our facebook page and twitter site. We want to know what you think a chocolate from that country would taste like! We'll take your suggestions and make one!

If we choose your flavour you'll win a box of them (not to mention the fame and fortune of creating your own chocolate flavour), and everyone who suggests a flavour will be entered to win the entire collection of Global Chocolates at the end of the games! We'll keep this up through the Paralympics too, so be sure to play along!

I've gotten the ball rolling today with Ireland - there are beautiful Bailey's Irish Cream truffles just waiting for you to taste at the Nymph today!

Today I'm taking suggestions for Australia - and tomorrow we'll make something inspired by the Land Down Under!

Last minute Show...

2009-09-21T17:17:00.000-07:00

Dave Phillips plays the Nymph
live acoustic music, slide guitar prowess, chocolate and wine... who could ask for more?

Date:
Friday, September 25, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

This fall sees the release of Dave Phillips' greatly anticipated debut EP. Dave got his big break when Grammy winning Producer Ben Mink (Feist, K.D. Lang, Daniel Lanois, Rush) happened across his precocious talent in a Vancouver music store in spring 2008.

Early excerpts from their unlikely studio partnership hint at something special: Is it folk? Possibly. Is it pop? Probably. Will you find yourself singing along? Undoubtedly.

autumn shows

2009-09-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

CocoaNymph is pleased to present our autumn concerts, chock full of local talent.

Saturday October 3rd, 8pm - David Newberry and Janine Stoll PLUS special guest TBA

David Newberry sings songs about the social – the way we move together in our everyday lives; at work, at play, in sickness and in health, under the ground or on top of the mountain, at home alone or wasting away in a crowd at the casino.

Influenced predominantly by the older, acoustic music he heard growing up in small-town Ontario (Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zant), David tries to modernize this sound by accompanying his folk songs with a Fender Telecaster electric guitar and an ever-changing collection of subtle effects.

Janine Stoll writes clever songs, beautiful songs, and sad songs. Considered to be among Canada's finest songwriters, Stoll lives up to her membership in this exclusive club with an ever-increasing catalogue of acclaimed releases and a penchant for writing “the perfect song.” With a voice both vulnerable and unwavering, Stoll can croon with the best of them.

Find Janine here & here.
Preview David here

Friday October 9th, 8pm - David Blair
back ... Endearing and affecting, [Things Left Unsaid] provides listeners an unforgettable soundtrack for any occasion."
-- Performing Songwriter, Mar/Apr 2009

“I find David's songs compelling. They are full of strong intelligent lyrics creating wonderful images and heartfelt moods, all driven by catchy musical hooks with simple but very good arrangements. I am a believer that no one delivers a song quite like the writer and David is singing proof of that." - DALE RUSSELL – former guitarist/songwriter for THE GUESS WHO

"With his smooth voice and even smoother delivery, Blair brings to our scened-out music scene a refreshing and long-absent attack in the war against artist obscurity, all the while using the true songwriter's weapons of choice: Honesty and talent." - 24 hrs Magazine

Find David here.

Saturday October 10th, 8pm - Genevieve Rainey
genevive likes to write songs. She also likes to do math.

Genevieve writes songs like a cowgirl lassoes a wayward calf. You can almost hear her chasing an idea around the muddy corral of thought, wrapping her mind around it's legs and dragging it home for dinner.

Genevieve does math like an old man runs a marathon. She can do it but it's slow, painful yet admirable as at least she tries. Basically, the reason I am telling you this is that she can do a lot of things, but it's obvious which ones she is strongest at.

Find Genevieve here

How to Charm Me

2009-06-15T12:59:00.000-07:00

Give me your honest opinion and then help me fix the problem. Rock star behavior, right there.

Coming soon - The Farmer's Market Series

2009-06-07T14:31:00.000-07:00

Installment One - Rhubarb Champagne Truffles - Available Wednesday, June 10th

How to Charm Me

2009-05-30T09:42:00.000-07:00

Calm my performance nerves by bursting into a lovely off-key and loud version of Princess Fiona's song from Shrek.

How to Charm Me

2009-05-28T18:13:00.000-07:00

Take out the garbage.

NEW FEATURE!

2009-05-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

Taking a cue from my favourite blogger, Dooce, I introduce:

How to Charm the Nymph

It will go something like this:

How to Charm the Nymph

Come in on a sales call and end up playing the piano for half an hour instead of selling me something.

who doesn't love a good review?

2009-04-14T12:05:00.000-07:00

This blog says some nice things about us...

www.8chocolate.com.

Shows!

2009-04-11T18:48:00.000-07:00

Friday, April 17th, 8pm
Gorgeous girl with guitar:
Genevieve Rainey

Friday, April 24th, 8pm
Funny, quirky dude with guitar:
Dave Phillips

Saturday, April 25th, 8pm
Classy Soul Jazz fusion
Chelsea Crawford

Theresa Pasaluko @ CocoaNymph

2009-03-10T17:13:00.000-07:00

A little while ago I went to a house party as a safety - one of my girlfriends had been invited and didn't know anyone but a new acquaintance there, but she was determined to go. Imagine my delight when there was a live band set up in the living room! A trio of very young men rocked out in the corner, covering Nirvana and Pearl Jam and the Hip at a passable level, but imagine my pleasure when they took a break and a young woman hijacked one of the guitars and stood at the mic and said "I'm just gonna play you some songs I wrote." She stood up and commanded the attention in the room that the band had been trying in vain to attract.

It is my pleasure to host Theresa Pasaluko at the next CocoaNymph Concert on Friday, March 20th. Cover is $5.00, and there will be chocolate and beverages available. Come and see a singer who describes herself as "Kathleen Edwards giving Jewel a bloody nose" as she sings us some songs she wrote.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-05T17:16:00.001-08:00

I'm loving our Valetine's windows painted by Edon at Watermelon Windows... Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Valentine's Day

2009-01-24T10:31:00.000-08:00

I love my collection for Valentine's day. The handpainted hearts atop the truffles make the pieces look slightly like sushi rolls - a fact that my Vancouver customers LOVE.

I love the decadence of Desire, the cinnamon mousse truffle. I relish making and eating Luscious, the sassy tartness of cherry gelee melding with the mellowness of kirsch liqueur. All year my customers have waited for the return of Blush, with it's heady aroma of rosewater and the delicate pink heart on top. And finally, nothing says romance like Mischief - a champagne and milk chocolate bonbon that to me is the next best thing to an actual glass of bubbly.

This year I'm handcrafting chocolate roses too...pictures of these will be around soon, but even better, come and see!

order form

2008-12-10T09:35:00.000-08:00

The Christmas Catalogue

2008-12-04T16:05:00.001-08:00

Truffles:

Available in 8 piece ($14), 18 piece ($30) and 32 piece ($50) boxes.
Please see the menu for flavours.

Confections:
English toffee: $15
Maple Glazed Pecans:$12
Vanilla Marshmallows: $7
Peppermint Marshmallows: $7
Sweet Fruit Gelees: $7
Sour Fruit Gelees: $7

Chocolate Bars - All flavours are $6
Urban Nymph - Deep milk chocolate with coffee and cocoa nibs
Sea Nymph - dark chocolate with sea salt and toffee bits
Classic Nymph - 64% dark chocolate
Twilight Nymph - 45% deep milk chocolate
Garden Nymph - white chocolate with cherry bits

Come on Out to the Muppet Show!

2008-11-18T14:34:00.000-08:00

Join us for an evening of excellent music by Winnipeg's Brian James, some fantastic chocolate and wine...

Brian's style is fiercely original and honest. If Hawksley Workman and Elliott Smith were to have a child together (with the help of modern science) and that child made a record produced by Tom Petty it might give you an idea of what Brian aims for but that's aiming pretty high. Brian would agree.

Whether on guitar or piano or banjolele, (if a banjo and a ukelele were to have a child with the help of modern science) Brian's songs are designed to evoke emotion and leave a piece of himself behind. Don't miss him unless you want to wonder what a banjolele looks and sounds like forever.

Admission: $10 at the door. Invite your friends, let's fill this place.

Time and Place Date: Friday, November 28, 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: CocoaNymph Chocolates
Street: 3739 West 10th Avenue (at Alma)

The Friday Story

2008-10-24T11:44:00.000-07:00

Post-Falafel

Jill-Marie, the beautiful artist of the amazing paintings on CocoaNymph's walls sits at the piano, playing lovely, calming, soothing music...

Suddenly, she sings along "I have the most garlicky breath in the wooooorrrlllld..."

And from the kitchen, Nina chimes in "Then we must be relaaaaaated..."

Cue unending giggles.

Winter 2008 Featured Artist Jill Marie Stokes

2008-10-21T15:05:00.000-07:00

CocoaNymph is proud to present our Winter 2008 Featured Artist, Jill Marie Stokes. Her vibrant paintings are bringing a fresh breath of life to our store walls, and we hope to help her paintings land on your walls.

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Jill Marie has spent most of her life in the outdoors. Traveling around the world, most recently to Uganda, Australia and Costa Rica, it is hard to catch this free spirit in one place.

A self-taught painter, Jill Marie's paintings nonetheless show many cultural and artistic influences from overseas and here at home in Canada. Her works will be appearing at CocoaNymph through the end of 2008.

For more information, please call us at 604.222.4477.

Welcome!

2008-10-07T17:50:00.000-07:00

At CocoaNymph Chocolates & Confections we strive to create a warm environment for everyone to enjoy music, art, fine beverages and especially chocolates and sugar creations.

Here on the CocoaNymph blog we'll post photos, event listings, showcase new prodcuts and tell stories of the amazing things that happen here in our beautiful store in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Welcome to CocoaNymph. Experience Passion, In One Bite.