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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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →