Chocolate should be the gift of choice this holiday season, because chocolatiers report that pandemics have caused chocolate to overflow, especially those that cause nostalgia. What is unforgettable is that chocolate that inspires enthusiasm and positive memories is so popular in such difficult times. Wendy Lieu, co-owner of Socola Chocolates, said: “Taste and smell have an inherent power to make people feel safe, see and remember when they are loved.” She is right-use these rich, silky​​ Of dark chocolate products and a recommendation to ship your loved ones, if you want them to arrive on time, please plan ahead, because shipping during COVID is inherently unpredictable.
Bon Bon Bon, (Michigan) Although the pandemic has affected her business, the chocolatier and owner Alexandra Clark and his team are still working hard to make chocolates for good people all over the world. Clark said, “Especially a piece of Good chocolate right away.” She is absolutely capable of doing this. Her retro packaging and clever, completely delicious candies are both fun and edible. It is packaged in a separate labelled box, each box is a micro dessert with multiple flavors. Consider Crème Brulee (Madagascar’s vanilla, bean cream, ganache, pudding) or Scorpio (cherry jam, devil’s food cake, creamy ganache) or Bubs (dark chocolate, brute rose, caramel, carbonated sugar) -It does pop in your mouth). . Build your own boxes, because you will want them yourself.
Li-Lac Chocolates (New York State): This is the oldest chocolate house in Manhattan. In a city of picky and cultivated taste buds, these silky truffles have withstood the test of time for a reason. They are properly waste and rich. chocolate. Chocolatier master Anwar Khoder refined dark chocolate, whose selection gives dark chocolate a deep soothing flavor, while other products are unparalleled. A selection of Ganache truffles is your best choice with Amaretto, caramel, French cream, brandy, Dulce de Leche, Raspberry, Champagne and Mocha products.
Michael’s Chocolates (Michael’s Chocolates, CA): Michael Benner (Michael Benner) used to be a bartender and taster, so his instinct for flavor matching shines in his work. Consider his range of whiskey truffles, including dark chocolate and old Portreau rye whiskey or bourbon caramel pecan sauce combination. His latest product (and addictive) is the hazelnut caramel latte dragee, which is roasted caramelized hazelnuts coated with caramelized white and dark chocolate and sprinkled with espresso and cocoa powder. In 2017, Benner won his Lemon Burst candy in his Good Food Awards and won his first entry.
Milène Jardine, New York: The beautiful wedge-shaped truffles in her Live by Love Truffle series are enough to share, but you may not want to. They provide compelling flavor combinations such as Sanctuary (a mixture of ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and silky dark chocolate). In our tasting session, the fan favorite was Serenity, which was made with dark chocolate, whiskey and sea salt as a tribute to her family in Cork, Ireland. Jadine also attaches great importance to procurement, purchasing lemons from Sicily, cocoa beans from Peru and Ecuador, and honey from Upstate New York.
California Ginger Elizabeth: Chocolate Ginger Elizabeth Hahn studied pastry at the Culinary Institute of America. Many of her works reflect an elegant approach to cuisine, such as buttermilk lime or grapefruit and fennel pollen. However, in the same box, you can also taste homemade truffles, such as brown butter milk chocolate truffles and peanut butter and Graham cookies. She also offers a variety of macaroons and biscuits. Order 24 pieces of mixed milk and dark chocolate truffles for a complete experience.
La Maison du Chocolat, France: This famous French chocolate house always offers festive packaging and chocolate design, and this year’s Chocolate Cracker Advent Calendar is one of their most creative works. It is of course smart and beautiful, but more importantly, chocolate is rich and delicious. Master chocolate master Nicolas Cloiseau is a serious expert. He draws more chocolate in a month than most people eat in a year. If you want to show outstanding focus, consider their “holiday cookie tree” and the entire tree composed of individually designed chocolate cookies.
Socorra, California: Sisters and chocolate masters Wendy and Susan Lieu (Susan Lieu), with their exotic truffles, are surprising and delightful, leaning toward Vietnamese traditions. This year, they created a new set of chocolates to highlight the flavors of their hometown, namely Little Saigon Box, which is a four-course Vietnamese dish including representative beverages (jasmine tea and Vietnamese coffee) , Savory foods (pho and sriracha), fruits (durian and guava) and wine (Vietnamese weddings always end with brandy). As Lieu explained: “It was originally a limited edition, but it was so popular that we included it in our holiday series.”
Santa Croix Chocolate Company, Minnesota: Chocolatier and owner Robyn Dochterman used her fabulous cocoa bomb to take advantage of the “entertainment” trend inspired by the epidemic, namely hand-painted cocoa filling The chocolate balls melt into a silky, decadent hot cocoa cup. Dochterman’s fascinating and addictive desserts are woven from the best fresh and local ingredients, so it’s no surprise that she won the Good Food Award in 2015 and was named a “Double” by City Page in 2013. City” Best Chocolate Award.
Katherine Anne Confections, Illinois: Chocolate master Katherine Anne loves to play with new and unexpected (and exotic) flavors, such as her goat cheese walnut truffles (won the Sofi Award in 2019) . “During a pandemic, it’s very meaningful for us to see how it affects our customers. Knowing that we can make people’s lives a little bit better gives us the motivation to continue doing what we do best, And continue to innovate to provide what people want now.” If you want to be nostalgic, try the seven-layer bar truffle (Kit Kat meets Snickers). Manhattan truffles have an excellent kicking feel, especially when mixed with ingredients such as Illinois jersey cream, Illinois wildflower honey and local distilled spirits.
Delysia Chocolatier: Chocolatier Nicole Patel makes this year’s Advent calendar interesting and unique through the unique exotic flavor inspired by popular Christmas movie classics. Each box comes with a plug-in to hint at the inspiration of the movie-but you must visit the website every day in December for an official answer. Any guesses about spaghetti and maple syrup truffles?
For 16 years, I have been traveling around the world in pursuit of wine, food and travel stories. From vineyards in New Zealand to publishing houses in Champagne, I have seen
For 16 years, I have been traveling around the world in pursuit of wine, food and travel stories. From the vineyard in New Zealand to the publishing house in Champagne, I have encountered an interesting world where everyone has their own story to share. Between the two adventures, I reviewed the restaurants in the Atlanta Hotel and contributed to many global and national stores including USA Today, Decanter and Departure. I also co-authored a travel guide (“Guide to Everything in Ireland”), edited a city guide for Atlanta (Northstar Media), and served as the senior editor of “Wine Report”. I was recently awarded the MAGS Association Magnolia Award for excellence in writing and editing. I currently hold an Intermediate Certificate from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.

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