October is here, and it's bearing gifts! Longer nights, falling leaves, cooler weather, butterflies flying south and... finally the option to send chocolate in the mail.

Our little town of Ashland, Oregon is home to some of the finest traditional chocolates ... but did you know it is also home to the best raw chocolate? Zorba's Chocolates are raw, dark and nutritious (true story!). Did you know raw chocolate contains 367% more antioxidants than even the very best cooked dark chocolate?

Todd Bjornson, Zorba's chocolatier, honors the cacoa bean by keeping it as close to 'fresh off the tree" as possible. All preparations, from fermentation to finished chocolate, are kept under 118 degrees. Crafted in small batches, using the finest organic, local and raw ingredients, a few of Todd's creations include dark chocolate superfood truffles in amazing flavors -- like cayenne coconut, espresso (my favorite!) and a vanilla/sea salt, or buy a sampler!

Divine!

Chocolate makes the perfect gift, but it's not always easy to send. With melting points close to body temperatures, even warm (ish) fall temperatures are dangerous for your chocolate. With cooler Autumn temps on their way, it's safe again! Check out Todd's delicious creations and send a few to your favorite friend, family member, or colleague.