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Marzipan Eels & Sugary Meals: The Emergence of Dessert As We Know It

May 12, 2020 By The Chocolate Truffle

You’ve just sat down to a fine, savory meal. You’re ready to burst, couldn’t eat one more thing. Until your sweet tooth starts to remind you that you’re in for one more treat. A silver tray is set ... continue reading...

Truffles Made With Love: Why Family-Owned Businesses Matter

March 23, 2020 By The Chocolate Truffle

There’s something to be said for family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Whether it’s a secret ingredient, an extra teaspoon of cinnamon or a few ... continue reading...

Sugar Travels: The NonPareil

March 7, 2020 By The Chocolate Truffle

As per usual, time, distance, and usage can alter the meaning of a word. Forming its round, sugary self in 17th century France… how we got the nonpareil is like a sweet candy game of telephone You ... continue reading...

A Sweet Sweet Accident: Fudge & It’s Happenstance Existence

January 21, 2020 By The Chocolate Truffle

Gourmet Fudge

“Oh fudge!” Rumor has it that this exclamation rang through the sweet candy halls when a botched batch of caramels turned into the marvelous treat we recognize as fudge. Rightly so, to “fudge” ... continue reading...

A Brief History of the Gingerbread Man

December 20, 2019 By The Chocolate Truffle

Run, Run, as Fast as You Can! A Brief History of the Gingerbread Man Ginger itself has long been used to cure a weak stomach and keep away illness. But when it’s baked into a tasty treat, it ... continue reading...

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The Gourmet Chocolatier

Craig BurkinshawCraig is a fourth generation confectioner who grew up in the candy business. He takes great pride in the products that he creates. Refusing to use inferior ingredients and only using the finest chocolate that he can obtain. More About Craig…

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Pop Goes the Caramel: A Brief History of the Salty Sweet Snack

Here at the Chocolate Truffle, we never stop at just chocolate. We are all about those guilty pleasure snacks that combine luscious flavors and textures to ... continue reading...

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