A sampler from EHChocolatier. Visiting this off-the-beaten-path working shop also comes with a behind-the-scenes look at the chocolate-making experience. Staff favorites include rochers, a French treat made up of caramelized corn flakes and almonds coated in chocolate; and caramelized peanut butter cups.
Most impressive, though, is how she packs all that tremendous technique and talent into square-inches of chocolate bonbons—all filled with flavors like local raspberry, pistachio praline, and rose-pink peppercorn. Her boutique holds a few chocolate desserts too, including cocoa cones filled with chocolate mousse.
It carries gift sets with high-end pantry items, plus baked goods including French macarons in flavors like white chocolate and Nutella. Westin Copley Place , Boston, , gourmetboutique. Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge. With locations in both Cambridge and the South End, this gourmet grocery store offers plenty of chocolate on top of artisan cheeses, pastas, wine, and more. The shop cuts blocks of chocolate to order, and sources varieties both locally and from locales around the world—from Italy to Vietnam to Lithuania.
Note: The Huron Ave. Find seasonal bonbons, like green tea, ginger, mango, and even Sichuan pepper for the Lunar New Year; and passion fruit-raspberry for your Valentine. On a normal day, choose a classic, hand-cut assortment, or specialty ganache mice and penguins. This North End staple has more in its glass display cases than just cannoli and cakes. The store also offers a wide selection of chocolates, and the Italian nougat candy torrone , in unique varieties like chocolate, cappuccino, espresso, and caramel.
Chocolate Mexicano Discs from Taza Chocolate. Photo provided. So come have fun with Victoria. I know I am a fan. She prepares an assortment of delectable chocolates to sample and savour. Then she explains where the beans come from and the pieces are made around the world.
Any chocolate lover, and who is not one, will have their chocolate pleasure greatly enhanced by attending her programs. We worked together to create new educational programming around pairing specialty coffee and chocolate.
Not only is she a chocolate expert, she is passionate and enthusiastic about what she does. She also makes learning engaging and approachable. Our industry is currently in a place where planners are tired of the old hotel ballroom routine. They crave creativity, ingenuity and wow factor.
In both capacities, I eagerly await the next opportunity! Her knowledge of chocolate never ceases to amaze, and her ability to convey that knowledge to novice and professional alike is equally impressive. Our guests always comment on the educational and sensory delight of her tours!!! She keeps them fun, lighthearted and brings the euphoria throughout the tour. She has been leading tours around Boston for almost eight years.
We had a blast learning the history of various chocolatiers in and around Boston, and sampling some amazing treats. Our bellies are full and our hearts are happy! Best team building ever!! Our Blog Chocolate adventures in Boston and beyond…. Though not Read More. In the world of chocolate, so much of the products widely available to consumers are produced by a very small group of companies, who Many chocolate makers and chocolatiers find their way to the world of chocolate through very different means.
Prior career paths can include everything from Save Save. Eat Chocolate. Get Connected. See Boston. Other Events. Last-minute shoppers may want to send someone one of our e-gift cards. These digital gift cards are sent instantly via email and can be ordered in full or partial tour cost amounts. Want to go all out for that really special chocoholic someone?
Contact our box office about putting together a special private chocolate and wine pairing experience at home or other location of your choosing.
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