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Eat Chocolate Every Month
Chocolate of the Month Club
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
The Secret Chocolatier is always juggling multiple projects. Being a small family business means it takes time to bring some of our plans to life. We’re excited to finally launch... Read more
Willy Wonka Golden Ticket
From the Chef's Table, a Perspective on Teaching Chocolate Truffle Making
On By Robin Ciordia / 0 comments
We learn a lot about ourselves through our classmates. Teach how to make chocolate truffles has great benefits to us as well. Read more
White Chocolate Pumpkin Bon Bon
Welcoming Fall to the Chocolate Shop
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Welcome members of the truffle and bon bon families, white chocolate pumpkin bon bons, the warmth of mexican cinnamon truffles and of course our ginger truffles. Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Custom Brownie Pop Wedding Favors
Chocolate Wedding Favors Win Every Time
On By Robin Ciordia / 0 comments
There are many thoughts on what makes the best wedding favor. Frames, candles and candle holders, personalized glassware, salt and pepper shakers and pretty soups are all popular choices. For... Read more
James Beard hosts The Secret Chocolatier
Chocolate at the James Beard House
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
As you can tell I’m still playing catchup from the end of the 2011 holiday season. During which we were asked by Chef Joe Bonaparte of the International Art Institute... Read more
Chef Bill Dietz of The Secret Chocolatier and Casey Hickey of 21 Degrees
The Secret Chocolatier Thanks Twenty Degrees
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
In Charlotte the chocolate community is still in its infancy. There is good and bad to that. The good side is of course first mover advantage. We path find for... Read more
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Chocolate Shop Metrics 2011
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Each year I comb our sales data and try to create a picture for the family of their hard work for the year. We thought it would be fun to... Read more