Did you know ….

Posted on March 21, 2012 by teuscherchicago
That your favorite teuscher truffles are transformed into an exquisite chocolate egg masterpiece for Easter ? 
Yes, the delectable Champagne Truffle Egg is unique as its center contains double the amount of Champagne blended cream…..
In addition to the Champagne Truffle Eggs, Milk and Dark Buttercrunch Eggs are also available: a blend of chocolate and butter in a shell made of Nougat.

These Eggs are extra special and should be placed in your top secret hiding place for the exceptionally elegant egg hunt. 
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Marzipan

Posted on February 12, 2012 by teuscherchicago
Marzipan 
is an almond paste made of ground almonds and sugar.
It is a wonderful confection to work with because the texture can be adjusted for a variety of uses. The amount of sugar added to the paste can make it more or less pliable like dough. Therefore, it can be rolled very thin to cover special occasion cakes or can be molded with fine details into shapes like fruits, vegetables or figurines. The light color of the paste is beneficial to adding a wide range of color.
For instance teuscher uses natural extract of beet and spinach juice to color its marzipan.
Did you know … 
there is a lot of debate among food historians about the origins of the Marzipan ? There is a rich Marzipan history in quite a few countries along with variations on translation of the name due to language and cultural influence.
Marzipan has been found to be served in the middle ages to nobility at the end of dinner courses and there are suggestions of an almond paste produced over one thousand years ago. Its journey started in the Far East and made its way to Europe.
The Marzipan made in Lubeck, Germany along with “Mazapan” from Toledo, Spain are notable for their special geographical protection status.
Finally higher quality marzipan is known to have a higher ratio of almonds to sugar to produce a more flavorful confection.
The teuscher Marzipan is made this way with a ratio of 2/3 of Almonds to 1/3 sugar. 
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Gianduia

Posted on January 21, 2012 by teuscherchicago
Gianduja was created around the 19th century in the Piedmont region of Turin, Italy?   Piedmont is a major hazelnut  producer and the hazelnuts grown there have a geographical protection akin to fine wine and cheese.
 
The hazelnuts from that area are highly renowned for their superb aroma and flavor when roasted.  
They also have a longer shelf life 
which makes them an excellent addition to chocolate confections such as Gianduja.
 
Gianduja, sometimes called a fine praline or smooth nut paste is a filling made of
finely ground nuts mixed with chocolate and sugar.  This creates a smooth texture
with a pronounced nutty flavor.  The Teuscher Gianduja is grinned in a triple mill machine without any added oil or fat.  Although the hazelnut is the primary nut 
used to make Gianduja, other nuts such as walnuts, or almonds can be blended as well to create wonderful combinations of flavors.  
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Did you know….

Posted on December 20, 2011 by teuscherchicago
The inspiration for the champagne truffle came to Teuscher senior in a dream?  From the very beginning of building his business, there was an emphasis on the finest raw materials and ingredients from imported  Sicilian oranges to the best milk and butter from Swiss cows.  
 
However, Mr. Teuscher wanted to take the experience of his fine confections beyond the ingredients  and create something very special for his clients.  
 
One evening before retiring to bed after a long day of chocolate making, his eyes fell upon a cabinet that contained two champagne buckets that he kept for many years as a memento from his hometown.  He dreamed of Champagne truffles that night and the very next morning he immediately started working on a recipe to turn his dream into a reality.  
 
His wife was given the very first piece hand made by Mr. Teuscher to try: 
A delicate blend of fresh cream, butter and chocolate with a Dom Perignon 
Champagne cream center, dusted with confectioner’s sugar.  
 
Sixty- four years later, Mr. Teuscher’s magical creation is still the favorite of our clients to give for an extra special occasion.  If there is no specific occasion, one is instantly created, the moment a Champagne truffle enters the room. 
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Our Top 5 Holiday Treats !

Posted on November 17, 2011 by teuscherchicago

xmas choc bar

The TOP 5 SEASONAL ALL STARS
1. Holiday Chocolate Bar a.k.a. The Christmas Bar
This chocolate bar is a celebration for your mouth, heart and soul.
Picture this:  An exquisite swiss milk chocolate bar filled with a silky
smooth ganache infused with cinnamon and other warm spices.
The spirit of the season captured in a chocolate bar.
Once you try it, you will put your name on “the list” too.
2. The Extra Butter Truffle

Subtle crunchy bits of praline blended with a buttery dark chocolate ganache enrobed in dark chocolate and lightly dusted with confectioners sugar.
Some of our clients say it reminds them of a brownie.  It is called
The Extra Butter Truffle … no need for further explanation.
 3. Non-Pareilles
A childhood favorite of many upgraded with fine Teuscher chocolate. Bite sized
dark chocolate discs dotted with rainbows of sugar.  Available in a small to go
size for a discreet nibble or in a slender transparent gift box showcasing those
delightful dots of color.
4. Marrons Glace (Glazed Chestnuts)

A symbol of the season so well known and enjoyed that their name starts a
popular song, the Chestnut is a unique holiday treat.  Available in a special
edition box of 6 or 12, our chestnuts are presented on their own without
chocolate but with a light glaze of real vanilla.
 
 
 
5. Holiday Gift Boxes
The holiday editions of our hand-made flowxmas flower box er and figure boxes are now available for order.  The Christmas tree boxes completely decorated with ornaments and beautiful holiday flower boxes sparkle with gold accents.  The pretty winged angel boxes have loops attached for hanging on your tree and Santa is dressed in his red suit complete with a fluffy beard.  These boxes are available in various sizes and can hold 1 to 48 pieces of chocolate of your choice.
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Did you know …..

Posted on October 25, 2011 by teuscherchicago

Dom Perrignon Champagne Truffles

Did you know … chocolate truffles were named for their
resemblance to the truffle mushroom?  The ganache of the first 
truffle was formed into a rounded shape and rolled in cocoa
powder.  The look of the truffle with the cocoa dusting 
was similar to the truffle mushroom pulled from the earth,
hence the inspiration for the name.  
 
Truffle mushrooms grow near the roots of oak and hazelnut trees and are so
highly prized for their aroma and flavor they can sell for hundreds or even
thousands of dollars per pound.  The Black Perigord truffle from France and
the White Alba truffle from the Piedmont area in Italy are considered the 
finest in the world.  These special mushrooms are used sparingly for their 
intense unique earthy flavor to elevate the dining experience.
 
Legend has it the chocolate truffle was created around Christmas in the
late 1800′s in France.  The main component of a truffle is the ganache filling
which is a mixture of chocolate and cream.  The diehard chocolate truffle 
purist swoons over the original chocolate in chocolate combination.  
However, truffles can be infused with a myriad of flavors that seem to have
no limits beyond the imagination.
 
Whether it is a mushroom or a chocolate treat, the mere whisper of the 
word “truffle” is universally recognizable as a deliciously luxurious experience.
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Cinnamon Truffles

Posted on October 15, 2011 by teuscherchicago

Cinnamon Truffles
The cinnamon truffle has arrived which means the leaves
are starting to change.  The cinnamon truffle is so amazing
that cinnamon itself did not know it could taste this good.
Not too subtle and not too spicy it is cinnamon perfection.
The cinnamon chocolate ganache enrobed in dark chocolate
gives this truffle a sophisticated edge.  The truffles are now available for order in a special
edition fall decorated box.
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Did you know ….

Posted on September 20, 2011 by teuscherchicago
Did you know … Dolf Teuscher Sr customized his signature blend of chocolate by hand picking various high quality cocoa beans over 75 years ago?
In an ever changing world of “new’ and “improved” this unique blend has stood the test of time and remains unchanged. Wether you choose a chocolate bar, a decadent drink of hot chocolate or savor a truffle, the unique experience of Teuscher ….always at your finger tips.
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Caramels

Posted on September 15, 2011 by teuscherchicago

salted photo

Caramels

Our new confection combines sweet and salty to create an adventure for your taste buds:

 

The Salted Chewy Caramel

 

A delicious caramel enveloped with decadent dark chocolate and accented with salt.

 

All of our caramels are made the traditional way with simple ingredients such as sugar, butter, a touch of cream and real vanilla.

 

Other items in our caramel collection are caramels covered in milk or dark chocolate, the caramel truffle and “crumbly” caramels. Yes CRUMBLY!

These caramels are NOT chewy but crumble and melt in your mouth.
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In-Store Sampling of Iced Chocolate

Posted on August 25, 2011 by teuscherchicago

UPCOMING EVENTS

In-Store Sampling of Iced Chocolate 

Our decadent hot chocolate chilled to perfection is a refreshing summer indulgence.
We look forward to seeing you here at the store.

 

Thursday, September 8th 2011

11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

900 N. Michigan Avenue – Level 5

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