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The Secret Chocolatier Fudge
Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe Revisited
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Recently I was asked to share our easy chocolate fudge recipe for an upcoming magazine article. I thought sure, then paused.. well we haven’t made that in a while so... Read more
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R&D: Taza 60% Ganache Taste Test
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We are always testing new thoughts, tastes, creations, ideas.. Many of them will never see the light of day but many others we will put out to select groups to... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Goes American Made
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When we announce that we’ve “Gone American” it often evokes a double take. People say, “Haven’t you always been?” Well, yes. Sort of. The Secret Chocolatier is an American company, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina where our family does all the work. But we haven’t always been able to source our chocolate from American sources. Until now, that is. Caveat: Cocoa is grown in the equatorial belt like coffee. The only American state that can grow cocoa is Hawaii but it’s not large enough for large sourcing. What we’re talking... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Drinking Chocolate
Hot Chocolate & Drinking Chocolate, a Seasonal Favorite
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We’ve been drinking a lot of chocolate lately. When I mean a lot I mean pounds. Not only is it a favorite creation in the house, we’ve been trying to... Read more
Madre Hawaii Dark Chocolate
Madre Chocolates 70% Hawaiian Dark
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At The Secret Chocolatier we see a lot of different people. Some have fine palates and like to be challenged, some just want something they can curl up to. This... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Online Orders
We've Shipped Chocolate to Lots and Lots of Places
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The Secret Chocolatier has been selling and shipping chocolates for nearly 3 years (from very humble beginnings.) See visually where the chocolate treats go. Read more
The Secret Chocolatier's Chocolate Platter, Bits and Bites
Planning a Chocolate Party
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Any chocolate lover knows that a chocolate party is an awesome party! The Secret Chocolatier was asked to produce some cool chocolate party platters that could be ordered or built... Read more