Sweets and Stories

The Secret Chocolatier Goes American Made
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
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
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
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