CHOCOLATE CANDY
Chocolate is America's favorite flavor, 
Did you know that......The U.S. Army's Meals-Ready-to-Eat contain chocolate bars? ...U.S. astronauts have taken chocolates into space -chocolate bars And within most of these terms there are subcategories. In addition to this diversity of terms, there's also the distinction between commercially-produced chocolate and gourmet chocolate, handmade by chocolatiers. At Chocolate Dessert Café, we specialize in featuring Nestled in the lushness of Vancouver, British Columbia, a tradition sprang from the love of chocolate and the love of people. Richard Carmon Purdy opened his first chocolate shop in 1907 on Robson Street in Vancouver. His reputation for superb chocolates grew, earning him the respect of chocolate lovers throughout Vancouver. Since 1907, one thing has remained constant at Purdy's — a commitment to quality and tradition. Purdy's Chocolates are made using only the finest ingredients from around the world including chocolate from Belgium, ginger from Australia, cashews from India, and dairy products delivered fresh daily from farms across Western Canada. Care is taken to ensure each batch of creams curls just right; nuts are roasted to perfection; caramel flavor bursts as it fills your mouth; and Hedgehogs have that silky, smooth texture their customers have come to expect. Today, Purdy's Chocolates, a Canadian owned and family operated business, is the largest chocolate retailer in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, with 57 stores
in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
_____________________________________________________________________ The only thing better than a box of chocolates is...
Chocolates are a traditional gift for Mother's Day, Christmas Day, and, especially, Valentine's Day.
Some boxes contain the same type or flavor throughout, but most offer a wide variety of fillings such as nuts, caramel, nougat, liqueur, cream, wafers, fruit, toffee, coconut, marshmallow and, of course, more chocolate. Each little compartment contains a confectionery delight that could be either rich and creamy, nutty and crunchy, or soft and chewy. Half the fun of eating chocolates is trying to guess what's going to be inside each one. (Experienced chocolate lovers know to watch out for teeth marks, too!) It's rumored that Richard Cadbury introduced the first box of chocolates in 1868 when he decorated a candy box with a painting of his young daughter. Cadbury is also credited with inventing the first Valentine's Day candy box. In 1912, the Whitman's Sampler box was conceived when Stephen Whitman decided a needlework sampler hanging in his home would make attractive packaging. It was the first box of chocolates that disclosed each separate piece of chocolate's filling. In the fall of 2002, the largest box of candy was created.
It was a Frango Mint Chocolates Box by Marshall Field's in Chicago, Illinois.
The box weighed 3,226 lbs. and contained 90,090 individual chocolates!
Astor products are made from premium Belgian chocolate – known to be the finest in the world. A complete product design and development team creates its distinct packaging and acclaimed chocolate products. Passionate dedication, from outstanding chocolate to refined presentation, is the Astor trademark.
1995 B.D.C. (Before Dan's Chocolates) - While many great ideas are hatched in boardrooms, still others spring from more modest origins. Having witnessed the incredible growth of the Internet, Dan began looking for the next big thing, the next paradigm shift to rouse the senses. And one cold January night the obvious question arose, "What about chocolate? Really great, fresh chocolate. The kind of chocolate that makes your taste buds beg for more?" And just like that, a revolution was born. From humble origins, Dan's Chocolates has grown to be a champion for great chocolate and good will. They've harnessed the power of the Internet to bring you the freshest, tastiest chocolates available; and to help bring charitable organizations the financial support they need to carry out their philanthropic missions. They strive to make gift giving more meaningful by donating a portion of the purchase price of every box of chocolate sold to the charitable partner of your choice. This is not lip service or an afterthought - it's why Dan started the company.
_____________________________________________________________________ Click on these links for more detailed information on different types of gourmet chocolate candy:
WHITE CHOCOLATE Candy
SUGAR FREE Chocolates
Chocolate BARS
Chocolate TRUFFLES
Chocolate FUDGE
Click on the links below for more on these specialty chocolates:
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