Sweets and Stories

Sidebar

RECENT ARTICLES
Winners Get The Best Chocolate
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
With our first ever contest let me say how much of a joy it was to run. We love our customers and getting to share at the market, deliveries, or even letting someone far away know that they were entered for some cool prizes for Valentines got a lot of smiles and interest. On top of that we had many of our dear customers who we can easily call friends give us their words of inspiration on what they thought of The Secret Chocolatier. A Chocolate Poem … Valentines Chocolate... Read more
Valentine's Chocolate Photo/Video Montage
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
  Having trouble viewing? Check out the chocolate music video on YouTube Valentine’s Chocolate If you are looking for something to satisfy any chocoholic this Valentine’s day get your order in with The Secret Chocolatier and save 15% with the use of BEMINE09 during checkout. Special runs until the day after Valentine’s (just in case you find yourself in the doghouse). Read more
Giving Artisanal Chocolate Is Always Special
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Artisan 1 : a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson 2 : one that produces something (as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods Something we say a lot around here, “When it’s made with passion it’s bound to be good.” Artisanal chocolate gifts are always a fantastic gift to give. It doesn’t matter if it’s a holiday, celebration, seasonal gifting or a moment to honor someone special. Christmas to Valentine’s, Mother’s Day to Teacher appreciation, Birthday’s all around are made special by having... Read more
Supporting The Chocolate Ball 2009
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
We like to support good causes. From farming to helping people back on their feet, the family here cares. We were approached to participate as a sponsor in this years Chocolate Ball run by Substance Abuse Prevention Services (SAPS) in Charlotte, NC. The Executive Director of SAPS, Helen Harrill can often be found at the markets talking with her local farmers and artisanal crafters and that’s how we came to meet her. She’s bright, funny, deeply caring, and a true inspiration to talk with. As we started heading down the... Read more
What's Your Favorite Homemade Dessert?
What's Your Favorite Homemade Dessert?
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Everyone has a favorite. It can be as simple as a touchstone from childhood or something more modern. Homemade desserts. Just thinking about it makes you salivate, dreamy, maybe even... Read more
Valentine's 'Share the Love' Raffle
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
If you’re in food service, usually it is because of an innate gratification of making people happy through the palate. We are no different and it’s actually the fuel that keeps us moving and motivated. We’ve mentioned it before, your smiles are simply awesome to us. That’s pretty much what spawned a sweet heart contest for the lead-up to Valentines. We’re giving away a bunch of homemade chocolate treats that should make you or your significant other much happier! Valentines Heart by Tanakawho The Chocolate Decadent Prizes Grand Prize Valentines... Read more
Healthy Homemade Chocolate
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
I know that many of us are lamenting the few extra pounds we are carrying after the holidays and are trying to completely avoid sweets. However, eating small bites of really, really, good chocolate is so completely satisfying that after one piece you don’t feel the need to keep eating big bags of it (thus the extra pounds). Therefore, the better choice for all of us would be to have a well made chocolate truffle every day or two, or three. Satisfaction Helps Us People are always asking me how... Read more