The French Bunnies that is. They will be a limited edition, because frankly, they are a bit challenging to make, but deliciousness is guaranteed. Meet Jacques today, who hails from Brittan
Petite Love Boxes, ready for the market. Valentine's Day is probably the most intense holiday there is for the chocolatier. We have been preparing boxes, tying bows, lining up delicious s
I just finished printing up a banner (see above) for our big Valentine Day showing on Feb. 13 at the Somerville Winter Farmers market. We will have a whole gamut of heart focused goodies,
This will be my second Valentine's Day season, and I know to devote much production time to hearts small and large. I have also been busy replenishing stocks, left largely empty after the
Yesterday, at the Salem Holiday market, I was taken to task by a market goer who asked if my chocolates are gluten free. I told her that yes, they are, in spite of using a wheat-based glu
Our chocolate kitchen is in high gear putting together beautiful gift boxes for the #sowaholidaymarket in just a few days. It will be held at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by those they love.
The question I am asked by almost everyone who sees our chocolates for the first time is " how do you get them to be so shiny/colorful?". I provide the quick answer that I use a very thin
We have now done three markets at the South End Farmers Market, and what a thrilling experience it has been! My platform is really online, but the few farmers markets I have lined up give
Starting this Sunday, and until the end of October, I will be spending the day introducing Chocolats Passion to the visitors of the South End Farmers Market at SOWA. My darling mother is
Using great ingredients is at the core of making good chocolates. While organic cream and organic butter are easy to find locally, it took me a while to find organic Rio Star pink Grapefru
I had to put together three party trays in the last few days. There is nothing I love more, because each is different and reflects the desires of the party giver. All three this time ha
Now that Mother's Day is over, we are officially in the chocolate off-season. It is a good thing, because higher temperatures and humidity are the enemies of chocolate making. New Engla
Our four-layer Petite box has proven to be the most popular choice for a "serious" gift. At $46 plus $8 shipping, it won't break the bank, but conveys highly thoughtful and personalized gif
A visit to my home country always divides up into two distinct parts: the first days are spent in Toulouse to see family and to gather for a joyous “Fête de Famille”. We love being able t
There is a little game among my friends as to the day the snow will be completely gone: my bet is mid-April, pessimists venture into early May... But spring is in my heart because I am mak
March 15 is the official start date of Chocolats Passion's Spring season: we are likely to still be encased in deep snow, but here is to hoping for green grass and budding trees! Nothing
I wish everyone a wonderful Valentine's Day in the company of their loved ones - whether your spouse, lover, friends, parents, kids, grand children, however you define your own circle of lo
My first Valentine season is proving to be a blast! As you can see from the picture above, the choices are highly varied: the Love Flower is a perennial hit, many are seeking out Love Bit
I am most grateful to Joanna Tzouvelis, Editor of the Belmont Citizen Herald, for a wonderful article published this past week about my little venture. Lucia Arno-Bernsen did a remarkabl
A chocolatier's life is controlled by the rhythm of Chocolate High Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter and Mothers' Day. So while we just finished celebrat
No wonder artisans of all stripes try to get selected for the SoWa Holiday Market! This 2014 event was my first as a vendor, and I was left stunned by the throngs of eager buyers and the
What do the chocolates’ insides look like? It’s a little tough to figure out mid-bite, so I thought it would be useful to provide this image of our two largest chocolates, the Giant Truffle
