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Infusion Series: Ancho Pepper Chocolate Truffle
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
As Hot As Possible at the Market Adding hot peppers to chocolate is a very binary experience. Meaning you either love it, or hate it. We have a large following locally who desire our ancho pepper chocolate truffles and chide us all year long waiting for their return. During our first week of Fall infusions we couldn’t keep them stocked at any of our markets. Sourcing Ancho Peppers Ancho is another thing we can proudly source locally. We use Eric and Cathy of As Hot As Possible for our ancho... Read more
The Confessions of The Secret Chocolatiers Wife, Part II
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
“The Confessions of The Secret Chocolatiers Wife”Part II– The Ciordia’s The Secret Chocolatier family has spent an extra amount of time together recently reflecting on where we are and where we may be headed. What are the choices ahead of us and what part do we each feel called to fill? But more importantly here it is fall! All of the new seasonal flavors have been tested, tasted, and our final line up is out and being enjoyed by more and more smiling people. When all the time has been... Read more
Searching for Chocolate Truffles
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
In a world where the artisan chocolates and the industrial collide finding that perfect chocolate truffle seems more elusive than ever. Even if you're going to craft you're own chocolate truffle recipe it's a good idea to search down the quality so you and others can enjoy them that much more. Read more
Chocolate at Social Fresh Charlotte
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Social Media & Charlotte, NC Charlotte has one of the fastest growing social networks in the US. I’m not sure if it’s because the area is so affluent with b2b technology or if we’re just chatty but it’s always been nice to be a part of the local community. I’ve had my own twitter account (@ciordia9) for some time now and enjoy the relationships I have built with so many regional people and those far away. Beyond the banal, twitter, or better yet social media in general is a very... Read more
The Confessions of The Secret Chocolatiers Wife, Part I
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
I’ve found myself in a reflective mood lately. Maybe because I’m spending more and more time staring down into a bowl of melted chocolate with the aroma of fresh roasted coffee beans. I’ve been thinking about what it’s like to be a part of this small, growing family business and how I found myself here after years in a completely different profession. After years of teaching, I went into administration of religious education in South Carolina. Along with that I spent numerous years on religious education advisory boards and as... Read more
Wedding Chocolate In the New York Times
Wedding Chocolate In the New York Times
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Our family friends daughter was married a week ago with another lovely chocolate wedding cake. Beyond the joy and happiness of bringing our work to another we were happily surprised... 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