Exquisite Chocolates
for Valentine’s
Our chocolate selection keeps getting bigger and bigger, and there are a few reasons why.
Though chocolate has been enjoyed in one form or another for centuries, it’s now getting more and more popular as food lovers realize that chocolate may have health benefits – some studies have shown that chocolate is high in heart-healthy antioxidants. What, something could be this good and actually be good for you? Yes, it seems, it may actually be true.
Another reason we’re continuously expanding our selection of fabulous chocolate is that there the number of expert craftsmen (and craftswomen, for sure) is growing exponentially. Many new boutique and artisan chocolate makers are following up on the chocolate traditions and finding their own niches through creative processes and combinations of ingredients – many of them with lots of sweet success!
And when it comes to chocolate, one thing is certain: it just HAS to be part of a proper Valentine’s Day celebration.
This Valentines, try these new chocolates on for size.
(Selection may vary from store to store.)
Morgen Chocolates. These fine chocolates from Dallas have been featured in restaurants and catalogs for year. Owner Windy Shaw uses traditional Belgian methods and no preservatives or artificial colors or flavors.
Chocolat Moderne. Award-winning fine chocolates from New York. Extra cocoa butter content creates depth of flavor and a lingering sensation on the palate. Styles include Cupid’s Quiver, Pursuit of Happiness and Lychee for My Love.
Bissinger’s Chocolates. Bissinger’s (originally of France, now of St. Louis) has been making these candies by hand for over 400 years with quality ingredients. Central Market is offering their Ultra Rich Chocolate Frosting, Spa Chocolates, Naturals and various other products.
Brown Paper Chocolate. Owned by Richard Kaplan, Brown Paper of Houston creates chocolates with fresh, non-processed gourmet ingredients, using unusual combinations such as chile peppers and liquors.
Vosges Exotic Chocolates. The chocolates are crafted from fine ingredients from around the world. Company owner and chocolatier Katrina Markoff personally chooses every spice, flower and chocolate that go into these chocolate bars and chips.