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8th Anniversary Party & Tasting
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
8 great years we've had to delight your tastebuds. On this occasion, it's time to try some new things. Read on to see some of what you helped us come... Read more
A Great Tasting Chocolate Wedding Cake
A Great Tasting Chocolate Wedding Cake
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
A memorable cake can be something beautiful or something beyond incredible to eat, rarely are they perfectly both. When choosing your wedding cake what side are you on? The Secret... Read more
6 Steps for Tasting Chocolate Desserts
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
We all love our candies, our chocolates, but have you gone as far as to investigate why? What part of a favorite chocolate creation is your desire peaked? Getting to Know Your Chocolate Desserts As we do tea and wine tastings, pairing with rich and delicate chocolates we are becoming more attuned to the complex nature of our perceptions. The complex nuances of chocolate and it’s behavior by itself and intertwined with other lovely accompaniments. Tasting Homemade Chocolate Goodies We’re going to focus here on tasting products, not just bars... Read more
Homemade Chocolate Party
On By Robin Ciordia / 0 comments
A Yet to Be Touched Chocolate Mousse Ever dream of floating in a sea of chocolate? Being daughter of The Secret Chocolatier my memories seem like those dreams. Experiencing a Chocolate Party Imagine being able to invite someone over for a table set with nothing but homemade chocolate. Never short on party guests, everyone is a friend in chocolate! Especially when it is homemade chocolate in all different forms brought together for one glorious party to revel in for years to come. Throw Your Own Chocolate Party So, how do... Read more
Smiling Faces for Homemade Chocolates
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
A look from the other side of the table I’ve always enjoyed going to markets and festivals. I like talking with vendors and learning about what they make or how they grow things. I get excited hearing about family traditions that are being passed on and how some are modernized but stay true to the original concept. I never really thought, however, that our family would be on the other side of the table and what that would be like. I want to let you know that it is energizing,... Read more
Hot Tea's and Homemade Chocolate
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
On Thursday, September 18th, 2008, the Secret Chocolatier unveiled to the willing (and boy were they willing) public some of his new homemade chocolate recipes. Summer Plum of Felicitea had worked with us to build a tea and chocolate pairing with funds to help Robin and I to Terra Madre 2008. The Secret Chocolatier and Felicitea Homemade Chocolate and Felicitea Tea Tasting, photos by Andy Ciordia The event was great! With a last minute altercation we met at The Perk on South and catered to a small crowd of loyal... Read more