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I would definately offer non-alcoholic flavorings....don't know if the flavoring is real alcohol or not, but for kids and those who do not drink, the non-alcoholic fudge and/or brownies would be nice. I would love to assist, if you need cooks and/or salespeople. I like the idea of offering a delivery service, mayhaps we could sell roses and get the bards to deliver the goodies with a poem or a song and a rose????<BR>
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From: zubeydah@northkeep.org<BR>To: mooneschadowe@yahoogroups.com; northkeep@lists.ansteorra.org; namron@lists.ansteorra.org; Wiesenfeuer@yahoogroups.com<BR>Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:15:35 -0600<BR>Subject: [Namron] looking for suggestions/feedback...<BR><BR>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(sorry for cross-post, am hoping to get as much feedback as possible....)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some of ya'll may know that I dabble in chocolate. :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I was recently approached by the incomparable, wondrous servant of our realm, known and loved by the Northern Region as Contessa Vanessa, in reference to a fundraising event being held in February of next year. She asked if I might be willing to host a 'sweets shop' at the Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra. Of course, I accepted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Holding the Contessa in the highest esteem, I want to do this right. Which means... I need to sell chocolate. A LOT of chocolate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For reference: At Beltane, earlier this year, we also did a fundraiser, in which a single brownie (approx 2x2) sold for $1.00, ditto for a piece of fudge (1 1/2 x 1 1/2). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So... I am hoping to get some feedback / suggestions on the best ways to price and package said chocolate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Would people be most enticed into buying .... a) A single piece or b) an entire pan?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- If for a single piece: Is $1.00 a fair price?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- If for an entire pan: Would people be willing to pay a) $15? b) $20? c) $25? (A pan of brownies = 16 servings or so...A pan of fudge = 24 servings)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Should fudge (more labor intensive) be priced higher than brownies (more pricey ingredients)?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Should I do pre-orders? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Items to include: Right now, the most popular items seem to be:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Triple Chocolate Kahlua Coffee Brownies (with and without nuts)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Milk Chocolate Bailey's Irish Cream fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Milk Chocolate Kahlua Fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Dark Chocolate DiSarrono Fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Dark Chocolate Frangelico Fudge</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Is it better to branch into more exotic offerings (mini and full sized cheesecakes, cookies, exotic fudges) and have a wide variety, or stick to the top 5 favorites? Should I explore flavors WITHOUT alcohol? (Almond, Mint, Raspberry, etc) Currently all the chocolate confections I make contain some form of liquour as a flavoring.) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>While I know this may sound a little goofy, I really am serious and would like to make this a successful fundraising 'booth' at the event.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I appreciate all and any feedback.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah</FONT></DIV>
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