Will There Be A Halloween?

That’s the question, right; as our beloved holiday fast approaches we are looking for the answer.  Like everything else this year, it will definitely be different. I don’t know if it’s pure stubbornness or the fact that Halloween is my favorite holiday, but skipping it is just not an option.  Do we ever really outgrow […]

Looking Back, 5 years ago today!

That’s our Ribbon Cutting picture from September 28, 2015 when we purchased The Chocolate Truffle.  Today I can’t help but reflect on how similar the feelings are between then and this past week.  We re-opened our shop this week for in-store shopping after being closed for six months.  We’ve stocked our bare shelves, laid out […]

Cereal Doctors & Peanut Butter Patients

We take it for granted. That jar of creamy coffee-colored, peanut buttery goodness that seems to last forever. It’s forever been the perfect complement to chocolate, jelly, oats, smoothies, or just a spoon when we’re feeling particularly snacky! Or… has it? Has this deliciously sweet & nutty treat, one that has sparked a smooth or crunchy […]

Chocolate Etiquette: Controlling its Temper with the Power of Physics

It seems simple, the way chocolate behaves. It melts, it solidifies, it’s creamy, smooth, and good to the last morsel. But chocolate has a temper…or rather… must be tempered. Put on your physics hats for just a moment while we dive into the complex world of chocolate. Chocolate is a six-phase polymorphic crystal. This means […]

Ooey Gooey History: Marshmallow Madness

Those puffy little pillows of sugary goodness that we call marshmallows, may have a sweeter history than you think! We don’t use marshmallows for much more than a tasty blanket of sticky sweet over a steaming cup of hot chocolate, or a fire-coated glue between two crispy graham crackers, or dipped in chocolate. But the marshmallow […]