But let's start with some fun products for Fall. One of which are the Noir Callet Brownies.
Oh lusciousness! These brownies are super dark, made with unsweetened chocolate, with pieces of 72% dark chocolate callets in the middle of their super fudgeyness (is that a word?!) But to accent with just a touch of sweetness, we dust it lightly with powdered sugar. Pair with fruit, unsweetened whipped cream, or an ice cold cup of milk! MMMMMMMMM!For October only, we have the "Spook"tacular Gourmet Apple. A Granny Smith apple covered in caramel, dipped in couverture white chocolate, "mummified" with dark chocolate eyes and white chocolate drizzle. This guy weighs in at a little over a pound of yumminess...and I've decided to name him Herman :)
As I mentioned above, we are replacing the gift baskets with something new....I don't want to give away the surprise, but they will be awesome and a little more "hip" than just a basket!! and will still keep the names "surprise me, spoil me and indulge me" (because, well, i love that!) But just know that our baskets are now off-line, and we won't have them replaced for a couple weeks.
If you are in need of a custom gift option, just drop me a line, and I'd be happy to customize a gift bag or box for you!!
Also new on the horizon...a new logo. This is premiering in our business cards and printed material, but won't phase into the web site till later this winter. Pictured above is our former logo, and yes, I loved it, it was chocolatey, and symmetrical and had my favorite color green in it...but as we've been working on the new retail confisserie and dessert cafe, we have decided to go with a soft vintage/European decor and this logo just doesn't fit. Our new logo is more organic in nature and lighter in color, and this will hopefully give you a glimpse into what's to come! :)
Hmmm....other fun things in life was my trip to GA to see my dear friend Amanda, her husband Nathaniel and new baby, John.
It was fun being "auntie" for a week and helped her clean and take care of the baby, and just spend some quality time with two (now three) of the most amazing people I know! You both are fantastic parents and I'm excited to see how John, and your family, grows!*thanks for a wonderful trip dearie!*
Lastly, Brad and I were blessed enough to take some time and celebrate our 3rd anniversary in Iowa City. Marriage has proven to be a wonderful refining tool :) and has given us many fun times, but also times where we've had to lean on each other for support, which in the end, makes you appreciate each other all the more.
Even though we work a lot, we do always make time for date night (like this one...we went horseback riding!....date night is something I suggest EVERYONE do!)
and I just wanted to thank Brad for always loving and encouraging me....because without his belief in me, The Chocolate Season would never have been born! *thank you sweetie!*
*and here's a link to our wedding slideshow, showcasing our fabulous wedding photographer Shawna Herring from GA. It's always fun to look back at a day that changed our lives!Oops, almost forgot! The fall issue of Pastry Baking North America was published on the 25th, and if you are one of over 25,000 subscribers, you'll see The Chocolate Season in the Regional Showcase with a "plated version" of your favorite Marbled Cheesecake Brownies! Here's the photo,
with components being the brownie, midnight fudge sauce, raspberry coulis, homemade raspberry leather, raspberry cream rolled in freeze-dried raspberry powder and chocolate discs....yummmmmmmmy.Thanks for reading, and I'll make sure to keep you all updated on the new gift options coming soon, and hope to see you swing by The Chocolate Season for all your fall treats!
