Oh goodness me, how time flies! I'm so sorry for my tardiness in journaling, I can't believe how fast the weeks have gone!
First, random tidbit of information, we have changed our "look"! Our new business card features the Chocolate Season "Tree" which will be our new icon/symbol, and I hope you will grow to recognize this even if our name is not attached! My brother brought up a good point..."why the tree?" Well there is a certain bible verse that always comforts me, and I thought that not only does the tree stand for "season, naturalness (ie w/packaging and ingredients used) but mostly because of this reason: Psalm 52:8
"But I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God's unfailing love
for ever and ever"
If anyone has ever started a new endeavor, business, or even a family, life changes like that can be scary. But I know if you trust in the Lord, and give thanks to Him, and do all for the sake of Him, He will love you and comfort you in all trials and celebrate with you in your success, which through Him would not be possible. So I think the "tree" is always a good reminder of that!
But I hope the web site and labeling will soon follow suit by fall... so get ready for some major over-hauling!!!
I have luckily been quite busy with family and friends as well as busy with some new customers who have presented interesting orders as well as fun stories to share.
On the caramel front, the framboise (raspberry) caramel has been perfected and I am quite happy with the results!
The one question that was heavily debated was "seeds or no seeds" since there is a whole heap of fresh raspberries in there. After several opinions, it has been decided that we will keep the seeds, due to the "naturalness" and peak flavor that is imparted. I can't wait to share that framboise and chocolate fleur de sel caramel with you...and soon to come...mocha, apricot and possibly anise caramels?!
I had some wonderful visitors this month as well, including my best friend Amanda and her charming husband Nathaniel, from Georgia. They continue to bless my life with their friendship and support and I was so happy they were able to come stay a few days with myself and Bradley. They were instrumental in causing us not to overwork (even though we kind of did anyway) as well as provide the best seafood pesto pasta I have ever tasted!! (thanks nath!)
Also this month my sisters Amanda and Sara came to Omaha where were able to have a fun-filled photo shoot taken by my talented husband! We thought this would be a nice memento of us girls before lil' Strummer is born, and if you want to see some pictures, go to
http://www.bradleyjensen.com and click "berg sisters" and enter the password: algona
I am always amazed and blown away by how talented and creative my husband is, and now he even offers senior and family packages...trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Lastly, Sara just stopped by for a day and let Bradley and I take her and Scott out for horseback riding, lunch and ice cream! This was my first visit to Shady Lanes Ranch, and the trail we rode was scenic and, well, shady! :)
I highly recommend stopping out for a unique date or family day...this was for sure one of my most fun Saturdays in a long time!
New to come, a discounted special on our 8-piece chocolate box. For a limited time I will be offering the best of both worlds...the hand-dipped and bejeweled in the same box! And each box is guaranteed to have at least 1, if not 2, "sneak peek" caramels which will officially release in the fall!
I promise to faithfully post more info on that soon, as well as some info on exciting times in Okoboji! All I can say for now is a big "THANK YOU" to my mom, dad and our special new friend, Mary Lynn Ingvall from Dowden-Hinn Realtors in Spirit Lake.
http://www.dowdenhinnrealtors.comBest wishes and chocolate kisses from The Chocolate Season!
Ben is not only one of my most loyal customers, but he's just one of those guys that is a true friend to those around him, has great work ethic, and is a "stand-up" kind of person.
a classic white wedding cake, filled with chocolate ganache, topped with a sour cream fudge frosting and accented with daisies, blue detailing and a pearl border. (wedding color was blue and daisies were the flowers). Verdict on the cake? Parents loved it! That is something I always love to here :) So thank you Ben for being a wonderful customer and for making my first order EVER such a great experience, it truly means so much to me!!!!
I hope this week gives you time to make memories, or to contribute in the making of someone else's (like Ben!) And just like Ben, if you ever are in need of a special birthday, anniversary, or "just for fun" cake...the sky is the limit... so don't be shy! Just ask! contact@thechocolateseason.com
