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Our favorite new gluten free flavor organic date flax with tumeric

2012-01-29T13:40:00.002-05:00

Now I can get my daily dose of organic turmeric and black pepper with a tasty organic vegan certified gluten free option. Yummmy

gluten free chunks details

2012-01-24T06:49:00.002-05:00

gluten free chunks shipping to your stores in 7oz bags

http://chunksofenergy.com/shop/gluten-free-packages/

4 Gluten Free Chunks of energy only .87 cents serving

2012-01-15T12:51:00.002-05:00

We just launched our 5 flavor line of chunks of energy at 5.99 per 7oz package with free shipping, this works out to .87 cents for a serving. We have 5 awesome organic, vegan flavors:

organic 100% raw,vegan cacao with goji
organic 100% raw, vegan chia with orange
organic 100% raw vegan lemon pomegranate
organic vegan carob supergreens
organic vegan date flax with tumeric(available 1/22/12

Only sweetener used are organic dates, except for supergreens organic agave.

new gluten free packaged chunks of energy

2011-12-29T15:51:00.002-05:00

Available January 9th, 3 flavors certified gluten free 7oz packaged chunks of energy.http://chunksofenergy.com/

organic vegan carob supergreens

organic raw vegan chia with orange

organic raw vegan cacao with goji

new chunks of energy web site

2011-11-06T15:26:00.002-05:00

Our new web site is now online. Celebrating with a sale on our organic date flax with tumeric!!

here is the link:http://chunksofenergy.com/shop/date-flax-with-tumeric/

vegan, organic, salt free

New Flavor Chunks

2011-10-09T10:46:00.002-04:00

Our organic, vegan flavor now available, 1st 3 people to request a sample will get one free.

New web site coming very soon, we are so EXCITED and you will love the changes

Words of Wisdom from a Hiker (4 of ?)

2011-07-05T10:31:00.006-04:00

Chris Rabe started hiking northbound on the Appalachian Trail in April. Before he left, he shared this with us (and you):

"The challenge for this adventure is the mind. The physical will be tough at times but the mind controls the body so control the mind and the body will follow. But it is also the heart that can overwhelm even the strongest of men so to keep my passion for wanting to see more, do more, experience more life, I need to temper myself with challenges that I am passionate about."

We're honored that he's fueling his body & mind with Chunks of Energy. We hope, dear eaters, that they are fueling your own passion-driven challenges.

Be Healthy! Be Active!

2011-04-25T08:18:00.001-04:00

Moving your body and eating well are simply awesome things to do. They keep your mood up and your risk factors for painful & costly diseases down. They can bring you to beautiful parts of your neighborhood or your world, to meet new people, and discover new tastes. So why do we so often find ourselves mistreating our body (and also so much that we are connected to)? The answer is complicated and varied. So...I will leave you to respond to that question in whatever detail (or simplicity) you would like!

What I will share is one sort of response to this question: motivation. And I have a solution as well! Hilda Castillo has organised a drawing that will "give my community of followers a little extra push in a positive direction." She asked us to be part of it by donating some chunks of energy. Of course, it's right up our alley, and we wanted to know more! In between her daughter's naps, here is what she had to say:

Leah (of Chunks of Energy): Thanks for your time Hilda! Can you tell me more about the contest?

Hilda Castillo: It is a simple drawing for prizes (including 5 pounds of Chunks of Energy). You get one entry for every time you eat healthy, exercise, or refer someone--and share it with me, between May 1st and May 15th.

L: Cool. And how does someone share this?

HC: I will count each of the following as an entry:

On Facebook - Tag my fanpage in a status update on your wall, updating me on your activity. You can also tag me in a photo of your healthy activity.

On Twitter - Tag me in your status.

On my website - Leave me public comments.

For a referral - Encourage your friends to comment (via facebook, twitter, or on my website), and make sure they tag you. You and your friend will both be entered.

L: Could you give me a few examples?

HC: Sure. You can share something like: "I am doing Hilda's ab circuit," or "Letting you know Hilda, that I am eating a healthy chicken salad," or eating the chunks of energy posted on Hilda's website," etc.

L: Then what?

HC: Winners will be drawn and prizes will be shipped on May 16. Check out my site for more details about the prizes.

L: Thanks for explaining the contest. Now I'm wondering, what encouraged you to eat healthfully?

HC: My parents & having a strong desire to not only look but FEEL healthy

L: What is your favorite chunks of energy flavor?

HC: Cha Cha Chia

L: How did you hear about chunks of energy?

HC: Twitter.

L: What is your #1 tip for staying in good physical shape?

HC: Just keep moving! Find an activity you ENJOY so you will stick to it!

L: What is your #1 tip for staying in good mental & emotional shape?

HC: Look at the positive in EVERY situation. Take time to breath & enjoy the beauty around you, in people, places & things.

L: What is the last thing you ate?

HC: A snack of grapes & cashews.

L: Thanks Hilda!

I'm going on the Appalachian Trail, and I'm bringing... (3 of ?)

2011-04-19T18:46:00.000-04:00

Have you ever played that game about packing your suitcase to go to Gramma's house? The first person lists something that begins with A that she'll bring to Gramma's house (an apple, for example). The second person says that he'll bring an apple, and also some beeswax. The third person says an apple, some beeswax, and crayons. Then it continues in this fashion. It's a memory game (and also good for learning your ABCs), suitable for long car rides, or waiting in line at the dentist's office. I highly recommend it. Like Chunks of Energy, it is unpackaged and very portable, and good for kids who want to grow!

If Chris, who left about a week ago to hike the Appalachian Trail, were to play this game, I am not sure he would even have 26 items to mention! He shared with us his 'essentials,' which he notes is 'very debatable in this material world.' Here they are:

ABCs to Bring on the Appalachian Trail

Note: The list is incomplete. What would you add?

A: Air
B: Bag for sleeping in (the Eureka! Silver City, to be exact. This will keep him in 30 degree weather.)
C: Comfortable Shoes
D: Determination
E: Energy
F: First Aid Kit
G:
H:
I: iPod ('for inspiration/entertainment as needed,' says Chris. I'm curious if and when he'll use it.)
J:
K:
L:
M:
N:
O:
P: Pad, for sleeping on (the Thermarest NeoAir, to be exact)
R:
S:
T: Tent (Henry Shire's TarpTent to be exact)
U:
V:
W:
X:
Y:
Z:

This adds up to 16 pounds, which Chris says means he's in the 'light range' of 11 to 20 pounds. Maybe one day he'll bring just an 'ultra-light' pack (under 10 pounds). At least determination is weightless!

What drives a hiker? (Part 2 of ?)

2011-04-14T17:16:00.015-04:00

Earlier this week we introduced you to Chris Rabe, who had just embarked on a 4-month journey along the the Appalachian Trail. Such a trip requires a commitment of time and energy (including Chunks of Energy!)...and a solid intention. I can't imagine that anyone simply 'ends up' on the trail, although I would be interested in being proven wrong!

So what drives a hiker? What encourages someone to join the 9000 others who have completed the trail? What motivation was behind this decision to just go?

For Chris, it was the beauty of the views, and the chance to connect to them. In September 2010, National Geographic aired a documentary on the Appalachian Trail, which you can still watch. Rather just admiring them from the comfort of his home, he decided that this was worth spending time, money, and excitement on. High-definition television pales in comparison to a the natural high you get from the peak of a mountain...

I leave you with these words from Chris: "Everything else can be taken away from us except our experiences." I agree! You?

Appalachian Trail- Part 1 of ?

2011-04-10T22:49:00.005-04:00

One of our favorite things about Chunks of Energy is how they power people to do awesome things. So, we were very happy when Chris Rabe (pictured) told us about his plan to hike the Appalachian Trail, powered in part by Chunks of Energy!

He will leave Springer Mountain, Georgia today, and will be on the trail for the next 145 days (that's until November 16). His send off party will include 2 people, 2 dogs, and anticipation of 2181 miles ahead of him. I wonder how many steps that is...

He was kind enough to share with me what brought him to this day, and I want to share it with you. Stay tuned for his inspirations, insight, and the insides of his backpack.

Raw Organic Cacao Goji

2011-04-01T14:49:00.002-04:00

Here's a highlight from the Vegan Vagrant review. "These were by far my favorite of the 3 samples, but I'm also a Stage 5 chocolate addict. They are sweetened with dates and anyone who knows me knows that I cannot get enough of any raw chocolate and sweetener combo. These chunks were moist, hearty, rich and oh so delicious, almost brownie-like. I felt the power of raw chocolate fill my body shortly after consuming them and instead of weighing me down like most desserts do, these chunks soon had me in the gym working out with energy to spare. The Raw Cacao chunks have my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION."

Thanks!

New Organic & Raw Flavor!

2011-03-21T16:25:00.003-04:00

Our latest flavor is 100% raw & organic Cha Cha Chia. We added organic raw cocoa butter for a smooth, decadent taste. This flavor is also vegan, and salt free, and sweetened only with dates. Read more on our site! Have you tried it? Tell us on facebook!

Our 15th Flavor!

2011-02-21T18:39:00.002-05:00

Coming very soon is not our 8th, not our 14th, but our 15th flavor of chunks of energy! It will be vegan, 100% raw, free of salt and organic and will be like a fudge brownie. Yummy!

More Organic Raw Flavors Coming Soon

2011-02-04T12:26:00.002-05:00

We are excited about 2 new organic raw vegan flavors of chunks of energy coming soon. What are your suggestions?

Awesome & Awesome for you

2010-12-30T11:24:00.001-05:00

Wow, what a great review! Check it out here: http://asterling.typepad.com/incipit_vita_nova/2010/12/chunks-of-energy-awesome-and-awesome-for-you.html. We love this line: Little did I know that they're better than any mass produced candy bar!

Vegan Vagrant Review--so good we are reposting!

2010-08-12T13:27:00.006-04:00

See original here: http://www.veganvagrant.com/news/2010/7/31/product-review-chunks-of-energy.html

Chunks of Energy is a company that specializes in selling energy-sustaining "chunks" into your favorite health food stores to be sold in the bulk bin section. Therefore, there is no packaging, lower shipping costs and all round improved efficiency, which are all very green points. Chunks of Energy boasts achievements like being the best-selling bulk food item in many Whole Foods as well as plenty of other health food stores. If I had to quickly describe what Chunks of Energy products are, I would relate them to the type of thing you would take on a day-long hike where you need sustained energy but are not able to hold perishable items. They are quick, tasty bites of power foods that will keep your energy up over long periods of time without weighing you down at all. Chunks of Energy was kind enough to send me samples of their 3 best sellers, so here they are:

Organic Carob Supergreens- I've never been a big fan of carob, to me it's kind of like the poor man's chocolate. Eight and a half years ago, when I became vegan, there were not too many chocolate products that didn't contain at least some kind of dairy product. In that case, us vegans were wiling to let the taste difference slide a bit in order to achieve the same type of flavor as chocolate by using carob. These days, there are TONS of chocolate products out there that don't contain any sort of dairy. Now that I've gotten my bias out of the way, I can safely say that these were my least favorite of the 3 I tried. Bias aside, they were pretty good for a carob product, and I love spirulina so that helped. If you do like carob, I'm positive you would love these things. In my humble opinion, though, I would much rather have the….

Raw Organic Cacao Goji- These were by far my favorite of the 3 samples, but I'm also a Stage 5 chocolate addict. They are sweetened with dates and anyone who knows me knows that I cannot get enough of any raw chocolate and sweetener combo. These chunks were moist, hearty, rich and oh so delicious, almost brownie-like. I felt the power of raw chocolate fill my body shortly after consuming them and instead of weighing me down like most desserts do, these chunks soon had me in the gym working out with energy to spare. The Raw Cacao chunks have my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

Cha Cha Chia- To me, the Cha Cha Chia chunks remind me of the classic camping or hiking food. They are super tasty, pretty neutral, and also offer a ton of energy-sustaining nutrients. If you're the type to snack on trail mix for any sort of long day, I suggest you try the Cha Cha Chia chunks instead next time, you will not be disappointed. And if you don't know about the amazing health benefits of chia seeds (yes, the same seeds that grow "hair" on your favorite pet-shaped terra cotta), I encourage you to do a little research. They are jam-packed with nutrients and also act as great binder in raw foods delicacies when soaked for a little while.

Big thanks to Chunks of Energy for the samples, I would recommend them to anyone looking for quick sustained energy, so get to Whole Foods or your local health food store and pick some up in the bulk section today!

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Chunks of Energy to fuel Bridge of Flowers Racers

2010-08-11T14:30:00.003-04:00

We will be in giving samples of our organic, vegan, raw Chunks of Energy and other flavors to the 1000+ runners at the Bridge of Flowers Race this Saturday August 14th. We encourage all runners to check out this premier race in the beautiful mountains of western Massachusetts. There is a 10k race (very hilly!) and a 2 miles through the village of Shelburne Falls.

Any new flavor ideas for chunks of energy

2010-07-15T21:04:00.003-04:00

We are reformulating and adding a number of new flavors of chunks of energy. Love to hear your suggestions for organic, vegan varieties.

Modern Hippie Magazine, thanks for an awesome review:http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2010/07/10/chunks-energy/

Chunks of energy 5 organic flavors

2010-07-05T16:01:00.002-04:00

Wow

Try 5 organic flavors, 8 oz total for $5.49.

Organic Raw Cacao Goji, Organic Raw Lemon Pop, Organic Raw Cha Cha Chia, Organic Carob SuperGreens, and Organic Choc Paradise.

Here is nutritional info Organic Carob Supergreens:

Organic carob powder, organic sunflower seeds, organic agave nectar, organic raisins, organic apricots (may contain organic rice flour), organic pumpkin seeds, organic cashews, organic crispy brown rice, organic green spirit mix (organic alfalfa grass, organic oat grass, organic barley grass, organic wheat grass, organic cracked cell chlorella, organic dulse, organic spinach, organic kale, organic parsley, organic dandelion leaf, organic broccoli, organic kamut sprouts, organic cilantro, organic beets, organic carrots, organic apples) organic pure vanilla extract, organic orange pure extract, organic spirulina.

IMPORTANT ALLERGY ALERT: Manufactured in a facility and on equipment which processes dairy, wheat, soy, tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) and peanuts. They may also contain occasional nut shell fragments or seed husks or date pits.

Contains about 400 mg of organic super greens mix. Tasty way to eat green superfoods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 28g (~1 oz.)
(Approx. 16.2 Servings/Pound)

Amount Per Serving

Calories100	Calories From Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g	13%

Saturated Fat 1g	6%

Cholesterol 0mg	0%

Sodium 5mg	0%

Total Carbohydrate 15g	4%

Dietary Fiber 3g	6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0%

Calcium 4%

Vitamin C 9%

Iron 6%

** Contains less than 2 percent of the Daily Value of these nutrients.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

New Chunks of Energy Web Site

2010-06-15T20:09:00.002-04:00

Working on a new chunks of energy web site, love to get your suggestions and ideas? You can follow us daily on Tweeter:

http://twitter.com/ilovechunks

Check out our organic vegan 100% raw cha cha chia, it will make you want to dance!!

Organic Mega Green Mix

2010-04-18T17:16:00.005-04:00

The most nutritious food I use, and we offer one of the best on-line prices for organic greens superfoods OrganicMega Greens Mix Ingredients: organic alfalfa grass, organic oat grass, organic barley grass, organic wheat grass, organic cracked cell chlorella, organic dulse, organic spinach, organic kale, organic parsley, organic dandelion leaf, organic broccoli, organic kamut sprouts, organic cilantro, organic beets, organic carrots, organic apples, organic beet juice.

This organic super green powder is awesome, I drink 1 heaping teaspoon every morning to get energized for the day and 1 teaspoon in late afternoon. I mix with juice or water.

Visit our web site for the organic details :http://bit.ly/2ebODq

Our 3rd Vegan Raw Organic Flavor Cha Cha Chia

2010-01-28T19:01:00.003-05:00

Organic Cha Cha Chia Chunks of Energy

Ingredients 100% Raw: Organic dates, organic sesame seeds, organic cashews, organic coconut, organic cocoa butter, organic raisins, organic apricots(may contain rice flour), organic chia seeds & organic orange extract(gluten free).

Nutritional http://bit.ly/4Tm9Oc

Organic Raw Cha Cha Chia Our th flavor

2010-01-28T18:58:00.002-05:00

ORGANIC CHA CHA CHIA CHUNKS OF ENERGY

Our newest organic raw vegan flavor:Ingredients 100% Raw: Organic dates, organic sesame seeds, organic cashews, organic coconut, organic cocoa butter, organic raisins, organic apricots(may contain rice flour), organic chia seeds & organic orange extract(gluten free).

nutritional info http://bit.ly/4Tm9Oc

Organic Vegan Raw Cha Cha Chunks of Energy

2010-01-02T14:11:00.002-05:00

Coming January 2010 our 16th flavor, organic 100% raw, vegan chunks of energy.

Sweetened only with dates, salt free and made with super seeds of chia.

Carob Joy

2009-10-30T14:34:00.002-04:00

Start your holiday early with our newest flavor of Chunks of energy, Carob Joy.

Chunks of energy in Michigan more positive shouts

2009-09-28T16:13:00.001-04:00

From:	becca tbecca@gmail.com> Add to Contacts
To:	Michael t

Great! We found them in Florida and feel in love with the product.

Thanks!
Rebecca

On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 6:00 PM, Michael Garfield-Wright <chunksofenergy@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi Rebecca
thanks for your request, here is a store: peoples food coop, Kalamazoo, sold in grocery dept or bulk bins.

Michael

Natural Products Expo East

2009-09-17T22:21:00.002-04:00

Going to Expo East in Boston to source organic items for new flavors of Chunks of energy. Would love to hear your suggestions for new flavors?

Mega Greens

2009-09-11T12:31:00.003-04:00

My most important super high powdered foods is: Mega Green Mix. Here are the ingredients:Organic alfalfa grass, organic oat grass, organic wheat grass, organic barley grass, organic cracked cell chlorella, organic dulse, organic kale, organic spinach, organic parsley, organic dandelion leaf, organic broccoli, organic apple, organic kamut sprouts, organic cilantro, organic carrot juice powder, organic beet juice.

I add one heaping teaspon and 1/4 tsp of organic granulated garlic and 1/4 tsp of organic tumeric to about an ounce of organic tomatoe juice mix well and then add 8 ounces more of organic tomatoe juice. I drink this 365 days a year, it is the most superfood green foods that I know of. Also every evening I repeat, but use water instead. This drink is loaded with a huge variety of all organic green superfoods.

I use this organic supergreen mix in our best selling chunks of energy organic carob supergreens. I am committed to offer consumers one the best price available for this superfoods $25 a pound. Here is the link:http://chunksofenergy.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=43&category_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=9

Super green superfoods, there is a clear reason why they have this name, try them and you should feel the energy.

Topeka Coop Anniversary Celebration

2009-09-10T10:17:00.005-04:00

Dear Michael:
The Topeka Natural Food Co-op, Inc. is celebrating its 5 year anniversary at our Potwin location this October. We are planning to feature products and services of Co-op vendors and distributors in our store during that time. We would love to provide our customers and Co-op members with samples of Chunks of energy and mega green mix at our information tables during business hours. Please reply to this email by contacting our store manager, Devrin Forte, if you can provide us with an opportunity to feature your products. We are looking forward to hearing from you and hope you can celebrate this milestone with us!

Sincerely,
Rachael Savage, Marketing Director
Topeka Natural Food Co-op, Inc.
503 SW Washburn
Topeka, Kansas 66606
785-235-2309
topekanaturalfoods@kitusa.com

Topeka Coop

We will send you 5 pounds of chunks of energy to sample with your customers and Coop Members. Dancing Star appreciate very much your business and is very supportative of not only the Topeka Coop, but also the 100 hundreds of Coops that have been selling Chunks of energy for 18 years. Our First Five Customers in 1992 were Coop, they included: East End Coop, Pittsburgh, Brattleoboro Coop, Brattleboro Coop, Greenfieds Market, Greenfield,MA, Green Star Coop, Ithaca, NY, and Onion River Coop, Burlington, VT.

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Organic Cherry Chia Flavor

2009-09-10T08:53:00.001-04:00

Folks

I need your help. Would you be interested in an Organic 100% Raw Vegan Cherry Chia Chunks of energy?

Chunk Pack

2009-09-06T18:22:00.003-04:00

Thousand of bikers, hikers, and runners use chunks of energy for power and endurance. Looking for a small family business to make Chunks Pack to carry chunks of energy? Ideally material would be recycled and must be made of material that can store food snacks safely. It would also be awesome to have chunks packs with a creative, energizing artwork. Contact the chunk creator, Michael at: chunksofenergy.com

Warm Welcome To Chunks of Energy Fans on Facebook

2009-08-27T12:38:00.007-04:00

Wow
Our first week and we have over 50 Chunks of Energy Facebook Fans.

When you become a fan promise not to send you mindless info.
We will send you occasionally info and samples of new flavors, ingredient sourcing, health benefits, interesting customers , promotions info on green business, living , health and your very important comments and suggestions.

Organic 100% Raw Chia Date

2009-08-26T01:03:00.003-04:00

Organic Raw Date will be our first flavor with organic ginger and just a few ingredients. Future posts will details the huge nutritional benefits to eating organic chia seeds.

Soap and Chocolate

2009-08-24T09:33:00.004-04:00

Just posted some great comments about chunks of energy. Check it out:
http://www.soapandchocolate.com/2009/08/radventure-of-week-affordable-rawvegan.html
Practical, insightful, and creative blog.

Our 15 Flavor of Chunks of Energy Organic 100% Raw Chia Date

2009-08-19T14:20:00.002-04:00

September 2010 is the launch date for our 15th Flavor, we are so excited about this new flavor of chunks of energy that will contain organic chia seeds, selected organic spices, and very simple only 4 to 6 ingredients.

It is not too late for our chunks of energy fans to make their taste desires known.

Comments from our favorite customers

2009-08-14T14:52:00.003-04:00

From: Anita @l.net>
To: chunksofenergy@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:18:03 PM
Subject: Dano.com Feedback Form

This message was sent from:
http://www.danstarco.com/contact.php?status=1
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From: Anita
Email: anita@.net

I would appreciate list of stores where I might purchase Chocolate Almond chip energy nuggets.
Purchased some of these delicious morsels while visiting in Florida from Whole Foods Turkey Lake Rd; Phillips Crossing , Orlando, Fl. (Nelson Matos, bulk buyer, kindly supplied me with your information.)

Michael Reply
Thanks so much for your positive comments, in the Palo Alto area you can buy chunks of energy at Rainbow Grocery and Other Avenues in San Francisco and New Leaf Markets in Boulder Creek and Felton. Also a few Whole Foods sell chunks of energy chocolate almond chip in their bulk bins.

Comments About Super Greens Chunks of energy

2009-08-04T20:17:00.001-04:00

From: Philip
To: Michael t
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:57:18 PM
Subject: Re: Danstarco.com Feedback Form

You can use any of my comments on your blog.

And on that note: I thought I would tell you how much I appreciate the supergreens energy chunks. For a while, I've been shopping around for different greens foods. I had the supergreen smoothies, which were super heathy, yet super expensive and requiring prep time I really didn't have. The supergreens bars out there have the ingredients I want, but the cost is just too much for me. I don't want to pay $3.50 for a supergreens bar. So I was really happy to discover the supergreens energy chunks; I get all the same great ingredients at a very good price.

I get my energy chunks from David's Natural Market in Gambrills, Maryland.

Thanks again. Philip.

Kewanna Coop Fan

2009-08-04T19:59:00.004-04:00

Thank You...I was at the Kewanna Co-op http://www.keweenaw.coop/ last weekend and ran across your product...very good I must say

Thanks Jim

Thanks you Kewanna Coop in Upper Michigan for being loyal supported of chunks of energy for over 15 minutes.Coop are one of our favorite stores for selling Chunks of energy. We sell chunks of energy to most Coop in the US.

I love these comments

2009-07-31T17:41:00.001-04:00

From: rrett <you@gmail.com>
To: Michael <Michael@danstarco.com>
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 8:09:21 AM
Subject: Re: Notification of payment received

Good Morning,

I just love these chunks! My husband and I are going almost all raw for health concerns and these chunks fit right in. They say 100% raw and organic and that's what we're looking for. Keeps me away from the chocolate candy (my downfall). Thank you for making these. If you have any others that are 100% raw, let me know. I would love to try them too.

Organic cacao, goji, and carob powder

2009-07-26T19:36:00.002-04:00

We are sourcing more and more organic ingredients from small, reputable growers and distributors. We recently started purchasing our 100% raw cacao goji powder from Educador, this powder has an awesome flavors, is hand shelled and sun roasted. Best of all we are offering our friends one of the lowest prices on the internet for organic carob powder, organic raw cacao powder, organic goji powder and chia seeds. Visit our web site for more details chunksofenergy.com

If you are a family owned, independant grower or organic raw cacao powder, organic sunnies, organic carob powder and other vegan, raw foods please get in touch with us.

My daily drink, I mix 10 ounces of oat milk, heaping tablespooon of organic raw cacao powder and 1 tsp of organic agave for an awesome pick me up drink. Heat drink to about 90 degrees to melt the organic raw cacao powder. This is my lunch 4 days a week with a handful of organic raw almonds tht I have soaked for 4 hours.

Organic Carob Goodies

2009-07-10T10:47:00.004-04:00

Organic Carob Powder has a wide variety of wholesome nutritional benefits and can used in many raw and cooked treats. Summer time recipe mash a few banana, mix in organic carob to thicken and freeze for a delicious frozen treat. Check out Dancing Star organic carob powder from Italy.
Carob beverage treat 12 ounces of organic rice or oat milk, mix 1 heaping table spoon of organic carob powder and 1 or 2 tsp of organic agave or honey for an awesome Carob Drink. Substitute organic carob powder for cocoa powder and make carob brownies. Always store carob in a glass jar in a cool dry place. For a unique treat add small amount of carob to your favorite coffee drink.

Organic Super Foods On the Cheap

2009-07-08T17:04:00.002-04:00

Savvy Organic Super Foods Buyers
Our philosophy here at Dancing Star is to keep our prices on our Chunks of energy as low as we can. We buy super food ingredients such as: organic raw cacao powder, organic goji berry powder, organic spirulina, organic carob powder and organic mega green mix(contains 14 organic supergreens(organic alfalfa grass, organic oat grass, organic barley grass, organic wheat grass, organic cracked cell chlorella, organic dulse, organic spinach, organic kale, organic parsley, organic dandelion leaf, organic broccoli, organic kamut sprouts, organic cilantro, organic beets, organic carrot, and organic apples) in large quantities to be used in our Chunks of energy and happily offers these items to you at outstanding prices. Compare our price anywhere on the web and you will appreciate the. Our goal is to offer you the Real Raw and Super Foods Deal so you can afford to add this magical power foods to your daily routine and reap the benefits of these power foods.
I use every superfood mentioned above daily and know their awesome value and want to do what it takes to give you the opportunity to reward your body and spirit with superfoods at superdeal for you.
Also if you order a number of items email me from chunksofenergy.com and I will work with you to offer you a superfoods deal. Every morning and every eve without fail, I put one heaping teaspoon of the supergreens in tomatoe juice or water, I also add tumeric, garlic, oregano, and sage to this mix.

I will travel 3000 miles for chunks of energy ingredients

2009-07-08T12:42:00.003-04:00

I just visited the Fancy Foods Show in New York City and made contact with the most awesome dried fruit on the planet. Grown in Guatemala, 100% Dried using Solar Collectors and sourced from small, local farmers. I tested dried watermelon, papya, pineapple, mango, and bananas. All dried fruits processed without any sugar and had the best taste of any dried fruit I have ever chewed.I hope to visit Guatemala soon and purchase this awesome items for chunks of energy. We take sourcing very seriously at Dancing Star and we expect to source more and more from local family growers.
If you are a small family farm growing dried fruit, nuts or seeds we would love to hear from you and support your farm, you are important to us, or if our readers can suggest small scale family growers we would love you for this.
Michael, owner and formulator of chunks of energy.

i think my parents are rad too

2008-09-12T19:13:00.003-04:00

My dad was sent these words of grace and he passed them along to me and here they are for you. You never know who is being inspired by your presence! Too often 'presence' is tinged with 'mere' but it is anything but...

Michael and Susan,
Just a note of thanks from a loyal customer and fellow inhabitant of planet Earth for all your efforts in developing a successful business in line with your values. I'm following in your footsteps with my granola business; we make cranberry apple granola (called "Crapola", a humorous play on words...) and are sweating it out in the kitchen and hoping that it's all going to pay off down the road. Your example is inspiring and I wish you all the best. Take care
Brian

Thanks Brian! Good luck with your word and foodplay. Happy bogging!

Energy to Move

2008-08-30T19:36:00.003-04:00

Montreal is full of moving trucks, and in some neighborhoods, worried mothers fussing and fresh-faced first-years. That's right, it's September first! I have been doing my share of, well, car-loaning, as summer subletters move out to make room for housemates who have been gone for the summer. It's a hectic time to be sure, and chunks of energy is just the thing to fuel furniture-moving and especially kitchen-utensil moving. When you can't prepare a meal, grab a few bites and you're good to go, and go, and go!

On another note, stay posted while I prepare to move this blog and website together into one cohesive, resourceful, stimulating virtual site that better reflects the values of Dancing Star. Are there features you're interested in? Maybe a tip of the day? A flavor of the month? More opportunities for feedback? More ways to win free food? Let us know how you would like to see chunks of energy on the web, and we'll get right back to you. Thanks!

Smart AND Good Looking

2008-08-14T13:48:00.006-04:00

This story comes to us from Lansing, Michigan, where Brendan Martin works as the Bulk and Produce Manager at The Better Health Store. Keep reading for a taste of matrimonial creativity!

For our wedding this past October, my wife and I made homemade dark chocolate truffles as for favors. Instead of rolling them in chopped walnuts or pistachios, we used the small bits and pieces left over from our favorite Chunks of Energy, High Country G.O.R.P. The pieces of nuts, raisins, and candies were super delicious and the colors matched our fall theme perfectly! Another idea would be just putting the squares in the small boxes with ribbon and "Thank you!" tags-or for something sweeter, drizzling them in Fair Trade Dark Chocolate first. I am sure they would be a big hit- people are always hungry after weddings, they look great on the tables, and they would be a cool conversation starter! Thanks Dancing Star!

Best Wishes Brendan, for a long and nourishing marriage!

More Ways to Enjoy Chunks of Energy

2008-08-14T13:26:00.002-04:00

Dancing Star has two new flavors--two new organic flavors, two new organic delicious flavors that make me wish I didn't live so far from my home so I could try the final result. The taste batches, I can say for certain, were heading in a good direction.

One is 100% Raw Lemon Cashew. It's perfect for summer--light flavor of tangy citrus, cut with protein-filled cashew richness. The other flavor is 16 Carob SuperGreens--also organic. The taste is like the other carob flavors, but it's packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins. If your local source of chunks of energy doesn't carry them, let me know and we'll work something out.

RESPONSE-ABILITY, and Reann

2008-03-24T11:43:00.016-04:00

There should be a disclaimer (or caveat--or whatever word maintains that I am not ashamed of what I saw, but simply desiring to point to the source of some of my actions).......and the disclaimer should say that I like to pack a lot into one sentence. Breathe. And also that i have a penchant for puns. A Punchance you could say, but you probably wouldn't.

I like picking words apart-- see this post's title, for example. Those first six syllables are a good meaning: our duty to engage critically with questions like why are we on the planet, how did we get here, how long will we be here, how are we supposed to Be here, why is there pain, why is there joy, love, anger, lies, disintegration, exhiliration, subtle and obvious cues of forces swirling around and within and between us... These are questions whose answers are lived irresponsibly. Our passivity may still be an answer or reaction of sorts, but it is trivial... Can't you see that we are compelled by an ability to RESPOND to these questions and not--i don't know--become despondent? Whether or not we recognize it, our chunks of energy have relationships with other chunks of energy, but sometimes they just jostle and disintegrate and become trivial and other times they can draw upon our ability to carry through with promises of I don't know, exploring the great mystery of life or feeling and changing and participating (flavor and biophilia and satisfying work and a sister's hug and bright, bright spring sun). Maybe we're not compelled, maybe "offered" is a better word. The response du jour is all too monotonous i feel, all too easy, and all too oppressive of our abilities! Tra la la. Now, on to the second part of the title.

Thanks to reann, for thoughtfully participating in this nook of the blogosphere with her assuring comments and conversation fodder. (To read it, look at the "So last season..." post.) You rock!

diy and plu

2008-02-15T12:18:00.004-05:00

Runner's world is talking about homemade Chunks of Energy on
one of their forums. Check it out if you'd like to Do It Yourself.

Why, might you ask, are we directing you to recipes for a product that we're trying to sell? Chunks of Energy are an alternative to overly-packaged and processed protein bars and snack foods that have weird artificial matter in them. They are an alternative to rather expensive trail mix. They are an alternative to fast food when you don't have time to cook a filling meal but do have time to grab some chunks of energy and a piece of fruit. We aren't really selling Chunks of Energy as much as we are providing a choice in an industrial market.

Alternatives always have alternatives though, and if you have time to cook a meal, or if you can make healthy snacks at home, then go for it! When you don't have time, or when you want to spend your time doing other things, Chunks of Energy are in a bulk aisle of a health food store near you.

potato chips and peanut butter

2008-02-13T23:24:00.005-05:00

Johanna D. Wilson of the Sun News wrote about Chunks of Energy on Myrtle Beach Online . Check out if you have 40 seconds. Preview: the first line is true! I will soon have video testimonials attesting to this. I'll keep you posted...

Her page is titled "Back Roads" and it looks like she's successfully meandering by the not-so-obvious sites where community happens.

In the meantime-- I'm glad you like them Johanna, if you read this!

So last season...

2008-02-02T20:46:00.000-05:00

In the most recent lecture of my “Global Perspectives of Food” course, my prof touched on the Great Labeling Debate. How do we read “organic,” “local,” “fair-trade,” and “unionized” as meaningful terms? Organic food methods used to stand in contrast to industrial production. Now, there is an “organic industry” which relies on monocultures and nationwide transportation to add “value” to food. That term—organic industry—is a sort of oxymoron, when “organic” means part of a living system, and “industry” is defined by mechanistically aiming to eliminate any variation, preference, or creativity. Is something really organic if it’s exploiting workers, enabling out-of-season produce, and breeding complacency with our food supply? Agribusiness is oppressive, plain and simple, as it capitalizes on this stamp of approval from the USDA. The answer? Some say that “local is the new organic.” That is certainly the catch phrase in Portland, Oregon. Check out this article from a few years back, and a review of it . The Organic Consumers Assocation has another interesting take on the debate.

Some recommend eating grub. Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry say 1. grub is healthy local sustainable food for all 2. grub is food that supports community, justice, and sustainability 3. grub should be universal” I agree. Down with these meaningless “brand names” of how food is grown, and up with genuine relationships with the energies that are engaged to bring food to the table. Food doctrines are as dangerous as any other single-variable principle. This dogmatic approach is taken with labels for food like fair-trade, unionized, local, and organic as well as labels for food-eater like vegetarian, vegan, raw foodist, and freegan…these identities are meaningful in choice contexts, but they don’t help to satisfy our appetite for ethical, delicious, affordable, and accessible nourishment.

The quiet revolution, say Lappé and Terry, has begun. One example of whole-system activist is a local (to me in Montreal) holistic nutritionist named Jae Steele. Check out her recipe-story-advice-filled blog to find out about the joys of whole foods. She is quite the resource for everything from how to fast to how to knit a sweater—fast. Another example of a local-organic-practical initiative is a business called Delicious Organics in South Florida. I found out about them because they offer the raw cacao and goji berry Chunks of Energy—as well as 4000 other products—for delivery in South Florida. They have everything from produce and grocery staples to pet food and goat. It is a pretty cool model of innovative thinking. The learn pages of their website is chock full of information too—recipes, bios on produce, articles about food and well-being. Check out these chunks of energy, and let me know what quiet revolutions are taking place in your homes and hometowns.

Mother Earth says…

2008-02-01T17:28:00.000-05:00

… “Live on Less and Love It.” I came across this article and am impressed with the author’s 75 ways to spend less and be happier. His tips cover a lot: food, home-care, transportation, purchases, education, entertainment, and travel. I posted the Mother Earth News link in the “Neighbors of Sorts” list to the right.

Practicing Ideals

2008-01-26T18:32:00.001-05:00

Ideally, I will present you with bite-size chunks of energy as well as longer reflections. Hold me to my commitment to this balance, please.

Here is a short story of my day so far, which I am sharing because it is an example of many chunks of energy and Chunks of Energy. I woke up early to attend a qi gong course (my third one ever), and got there an hour early by accident. The wonderful thing that happened was a conversation with a man who makes breakfast and lunch in the lobby of the building where my course is, and that was chunk of energy number one. I gathered more chunks of energy during my course, and cleared my mind before a getting-to-know-one-another meeting of local movers and shakers who are working toward greening our small neighborhood of Duluth Avenue in Montreal. Lots of good intentions and fodder came of that meeting—chunks of energy number three. I came home midday and broke my fast on raw cacao and goji berry Chunks of Energy. They are the newest flavor, and they are powering my day in such a good way. May they energize you, too.

The Incredible Bulk

2008-01-24T23:32:00.001-05:00

Chunks of Energy are a great idea. Great ideas are simply creative fodder—nothing more, nothing less. They synergize and scatter about in brain-space until they are expressed in some way, shape, or form. The union of unfettered idealism with realizable practicality is necessary for fodder to be fertilized, cultivated, and harvested. Chunks of Energy are offspring of this partnership of ideals and reality. The ideal is that good food should be good for taste buds, tree buds, greenbacks, backpacking, packing light, and treading lightly. The reality is that we practice this ideal with integrity: the contents are honest, and the form of offering the product is true to the wisdom that “one needs chaos in the soul to give birth to a dancing star” (thanks for that, Nietzsche). The chaos is the struggle of wanting to do good by what we have, and the dancing star is the practical and joyful application of that struggle.

Dancing Star offers Chunks of Energy in bulk food bins because that way of buying food is an enjoyable practice in conscientious consumption. It is practical because of the price—or lack thereof—that reflects the true cost of the product itself, instead of being tainted with labels, packaging, and making a hierarchy of shelf space. It is enjoyable because a kitchen filled with jars of beans, grains, nuts, and seeds is quite pleasing to the eye. Ten pounds of Chunks of Energy come preserved in one (potentially-reusable, and definitely recyclable) cardboard box and one plastic bag. Picture ten pounds worth of energy bars or granola bars, which weigh in at an ounce or two each. That is a lot of stuff to throw away!

I keep Chunks of Energy in a mason jar in my refrigerator and they are always fresh and grabable. When I get to the end of the jar, I use the crumbles on top of toast spread with tahini. Delicious. I have the distinct advantage of nearly unlimited Chunks of Energy from my dad, so I don’t buy them in a store. For the bulk goods that I do purchase, I bring the jars or bottles that I store them in with me to the shop for refilling. If your bulk-food provider doesn’t allow you to tare your container, why don't you suggest doing so? Some states don’t allow that practice because of germ-spreading potential, but you could probably reuse the plastic bags that you use to transport goods from store to jar.

How satisfying to have no more or no less of what we need. Enough is enough! Best wishes officiating the marriage of reality and ideals.

Dear Readers

2008-01-24T22:54:00.000-05:00

Thanks for stopping by on your wander, stroll, or saunter through the blogosphere. If you already know what Chunks of Energy are, basically, then I encourage you to feed us back with how they act in your life. If you don’t know what Chunks of Energy are, then allow me to break the ice. For a more complete introduction—a dip in a hottub, you might say—check out the website of Dancing Star, where you’ll find history of the makers, product details, where to get them, and more. Please note that the Dancing Star website will be changing a lot in the near future, so if there’s something you need to say in the meantime, don’t hesitate to email me at chunksofenergy@gmail.com. My name is Leah, by the way. Hi!

So, Chunks of Energy, the food, are the brainchild of my dad, whose name is Michael Garfield-Wright. Thirty years ago, following a year-long stint on Wall Street, he decided that stress, toxic environments, and false relationships were not his thing. He sought to replace that unsustainable lifestyle with a wholly satisfying one, and began to explore the small but important ways of empowered living. In the decade or so that followed, he learned all about food and how it can be good for the self. He also discovered that stress, toxic environments, and false relationships are not really up anyone’s alley, and he wanted to be a catalyst in the campaign for awareness about what we’re eating. In the early 80’s, he and my mom moved to the Pioneer Valley where they could pursue the sort of graceful living they had in mind. One beard and one daughter (my sister Hannah) later, Michael finally figured out that this product—Chunks of Energy—were exactly good enough to serve. Fast forward 20 years, and you end up now, with me, my little sister, and Chunks of Energy in every United State. Local coops were our first customers, and they still carry them, as well as Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

That’s the "seed" of Dancing Star and our Chunks of Energy, in a nutshell, or a seedhull, or what have you.

Here is a picture of our homestead last winter. It looks just about the same, still. Thank goodness!