Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Blog » News http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog ...a better world chocolate Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:16:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Give Chocolate, Give Love http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/give-chocolate-give-love/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/give-chocolate-give-love/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:48:43 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/?p=99

Chocolate is the traditional gift given on February 14th.
We've created a luscious delightful array of wonderful flavors that will please you, your loved ones or someone you think deserves your special attention!
Our Red Heart Box contains two Raspberry Heart Truffles, two Orange (with a hint of Grand Marnier) Truffles, two Cherry Truffles, two Pomegranate Truffles, one Apricot bon bon (vegan) and two Sea Salt Caramels.
$25

A beautiful six piece box wrapped in a ribbon of handwoven all natural Sinamy fiber offers two Raspberry Heart Truffles, two Orange Truffles, and two Sea Salt Caramels.
$11.50


Two Hearts Back-to-Back – 65% dark chocolate drizzled with organic raspberry.
$4

Apricot Heart – A substantial truffle (equal to the weight of 2 1/2 regular truffles) created with 65% dark chocolate filled with organic apricot and orange zest (vegan).
$3


To order one of the items above, call us at 231-326-3030.

Thank you~
Mimi

P.S.  If your sweetie swoons for one of our traditional treats, they're all available on our website.
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Happy New Year to friends of Grocer's Daughter Chocolate!
Leelanau Peninsula is covered in a big blanket of snow and now and then the sun peaks out to showcase the beauty of the dunes and the great lake in Empire. The small crew at Grocer's Daughter Chocolate are embracing a new decade and year with excitement to create new flavors to your palate. A new year brings hopes and intentions of healthier eating.


We entice you to try our chocolate-fruit creations
 We dipped some our favorite dried fruits in deep, dark, flavorful chocolate.  The box we offer contains figs, ginger slices, cherries, apricots and orange peel.

We've sourced the best tasting fruit we could find and the cherries, apricots and oranges are organically grown. We've peeled and sliced and dipped to give you these fine flavors.

Approximate weight 14-15 oz
$20.00

To order, please call us at 231-326-3030.


Chocolate fondue for 6 to 8 people who love chocolate

  • 10 oz of dark chocolate* (55%-65%), coarsely chopped
  • 10 oz heavy cream, 1/2 and 1/2 or coconut milk (a liquid)
  • One or two Tablespoons of orange liquor or other favorite spirits

Heat cream to simmer, add chocolate and spirits.  Add chocolate, cover- let sit 2 to 3 minutes and whisk together.  Transfer to a fondue pot or a pretty bowl. Serve!

Choose a few dippables:

  • Biscotti or pound cakes (cubed)
  • Pretzels
  • Cubed bananas
  • Strawberries (cleaned)
  • Freshly cubed pineapples
  • Orange sections

Use fondue forks, bamboo skewers or seafood forks, as utensils, for dipping. Provide each participant with a small plate to catch the drippings.

If the chocolate seems too thick, add a little extra liquid.  If the fondue hardens to quickly, re-heat over simmering water or if using glass/other in microwave one minute 40% power.

* We're offering a special deal for all you home chocolatiers.  Call us to order a 2lb 4oz block of el Ray chocolate for just $22.

We ship chocolate nationwide and our store is open 5-days a week for your visit.
 Stop in and enjoy a steaming cup of our "Dragon's Breath" hot chocolate – a variation in which we add chili and cinnamon for a real antidote to the cold of the wintery weather



]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/chocolate-fruit/feed/ 0 Valentine Package from Valentine Vodka & Grocer's Daughter http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/valentine-package-from-valentine-vodka-grocers-daughter/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/valentine-package-from-valentine-vodka-grocers-daughter/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:28:58 +0000 lci http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/?p=91 Valentine VodkaIn early January, Valentine Vodka will release its elegant 750ml bottle with an individually-wrapped piece of artisan chocolate. Hand-crafted by Mimi Wheeler of Grocer’s Daughter, the gourmet heart-shaped chocolate was developed specifically to pair with the smooth taste of Valentine Vodka. This special Valentine Vodka package will sell for $29.99 at retail outlets around the state of Michigan.

As Detroit’s first micro distilled spirit since Prohibition, Valentine Vodka is well on its way to setting the standard for ultra-premium hand-crafted vodka with its clean, crisp and uniquely flavorful taste. As one of the first distilleries in the world to use a multi-grain recipe, Valentine Vodka proudly utilizes a blend of red Michigan wheat, two-row malted barley and corn, which all come directly from Michigan farmers and suppliers.

Read more at Promote Michigan!

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We are available to take your order 7 days a week from 10-5 p.m. at 231-326-3030.  Or, shop anytime at our website grocersdaughter.com

For Christmas delivery, please place all orders by December 19.  Packages are sent USPS priority mail for a standard $8.50.

Holiday Gift Features . . .

Emperial Box
Our chocolate colored box showcases some of our most revered chocolates: A box of 16 eclectic truffles/caramels/bonbons (two of each: cherry, maya, basil, cardamom, gianduja, espresso/nutty/sea salt caramel); a Wally, Blue, and Elara Bar; a bag of chocolate hazelnuts; one each of the dark and milk zen bars.  As a bonus, we include a beautiful poem about Empire by our poet friend Anne Marie Oomen.
$60.00


Mimi's Medley Box
Mimi has picked an affordable box to ship in quantity to several of your friends, family members or co- workers.  This craft box contains:  Two caramels or truffles, a Wally Bar and a Honey Caramel Turtle.
$17.00
*if ordering six or more boxes, we are able to offer them for $15/piece. Please call for arrangements.


Chocolate-of-the Month Club
That special someone will sing your praises for months to come.  We ship a monthly box of your choice of chocolate. The box contains a minimum of $25 worth of chocolate and will always include truffles or caramels along with other delicious products. Shipping included: 3 months – $100; 6 months – $200; 12 months – $ 400.
Call or e-mail us for the details!


Hot Chocolate
It's finally here! We've packaged the very same mix we use to make the hot/cold chocolate you’ve come to enjoy at our home store.  One bag provides enough chocolate mix for 6 full-body cups of hot/cold chocolate.  Directions are included.
$12.00
]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/happy-holidays/feed/ 0 Happy Birthday Grocer's Daughter Chocolate! http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/happy-birthday-grocers-daughter-chocolate/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/happy-birthday-grocers-daughter-chocolate/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:59 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/?p=67 There was hot chocolate and chocolate cake for everyone!  Sunday November 1, 2009, we celebrated five years of Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate.  All day long we enjoyed a steady stream of visiting friends.  Mimi created two outstanding three-layer chocolate cakes with chocolate ganache frosting: One filled with apricot preserves the other raspberry.  But it was the hot chocolate that caught all of the raves.  When evening moved in, hors d’oeuvres topped our work space and the wine was poured.  Our Empire home filled with terrific live music and conversation.  It was such a wonderful day!  A special thank you goes to everyone who was able to stop in and offer their congratulations.  Of course not all of our fans were able to visit; we would still love to hear from you.  Please share with us your favorite Grocer’s Daughter memory or photo of you enjoying our chocolate.  Post your creative submissions on our facebook page and accept votes for a favorite.  The winner will earn a chocolate prize.  Please post your entries by November 30 and invite your friends to vote.

]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/happy-birthday-grocers-daughter-chocolate/feed/ 0 Holiday Email http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/holiday-email/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/holiday-email/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:42:33 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/?p=58 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate ... a better world chocolateHoliday greetings from us at Grocer's Daughter Chocolate,

Our upcoming holiday season brings tradition of family and friends gatherings as well as gift giving. We hope that you will order chocolate from our ever growing production.

Many of you visited our quaint shop in Empire, Michigan this summer, others have met us on line or in other stores that carry our chocolates. We are grateful for your business and we are committed to ship our flavorful and soulful chocolates to you and family and friends.

We are a small company and we can customize your orders. Email or call us for arrangements. Corporate orders welcome.

The Empireal Box

This chocolate colored box showcases some of our most revered chocolates: A box of 16 eclectic truffles/caramels/bonbons (two of each: cherry, maya, basil, cardamom, gianduja, espresso, nutty and sea salt caramels); a Wally, Blue and Elara Bar; a bag of chocolate hazelnuts; one each of the dark and milk Zen Bars.

As a bonus, we've included a beautiful poem about Empire by our poet friend Ann Marie Oomen.

$60
 The Empireal Box
Eclectic Sixteen Truffles/Caramels
Eclectic Sixteen Truffles/Caramels
Two of each: maya, cherry, basil, cardamom, gianduja, espresso caramel, sea salt caramel, and a berry caramel.

$26
Mimi's Medley
I have picked a box affordable to ship in quantity to several of your friends, family members or co-workers: Two caramels or truffles, a Wally Bar and a Honey Caramel Turtle.

$17

*** 6 or more Mimi's Medley boxes $15 each. Call us for this deal!

 Mimi's Medley
Twelve Delectable Honey Caramels
Twelve Delectable Honey Caramels
Three of each: sea salt, nutty (hazelnut), berry (raspberry) and espresso caramels; each with our velvety honey caramel base in a dark chocolate shell.

$22

]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/holiday-email/feed/ 0 Holiday Greetings from Grocer's Daughter Chocolate! http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/holiday-greetings-from-grocers-daughter-chocolate/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/holiday-greetings-from-grocers-daughter-chocolate/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:03:19 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/?p=57 Our Empire store is becoming more green. Our building is bold and colorful and, more importantly, our packaging is much more eco-friendly.

We welcome you inside our boldly-painted shop to savor a few new products…

Our high-cocoa chocolate honey caramels are adventurous and delicious and come in these four flavors: bold smoked sea salt, sultry espresso, divine hazelnut and luscious raspberry.

The caramels are a special treat for the holidays and will stay fresh throughout.

A 2-box is $4.50, 4 for $8, 6 for $11, or 12 for $22.
Add $8.50 for Priority Mail to ensure safe and timely delivery.

These luscious caramels are made from 65% dark Rainforest Alliance-certified high cocoa content chocolate, cream, and local honey. We use no corn syrup in our production.

We're open 7 days a week from 10AM to 5PM EST, and our phone number is: 231-326-3030.

Call us to place your order today, in time for the holidays.

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BEFORE:
trail-bar.jpgnew wally         NEW AND IMPROVED: 

]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/the-infamous-wally-bar/feed/ 2 In the News.. http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/in-the-news/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/in-the-news/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:09:01 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/2007/09/04/in-the-news/ We have been lucky with the press we have gotten here at Grocers Daughter Chocolate. In the recent news we have been sited in the Record Eagle and at chocolate atlas on the web. Please check out the articles and look for a new piece to appear in the Record Eagle about Miriam who has been an apprentice with us. She will be opening her own chocolate business in Ecuador and we plan to help support her with a featured item at our store.

http://www.record-eagle.com/2007/may/30inbiz.htm

http://www.chocolateatlas.com/

]]> http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/in-the-news/feed/ 0 Flavors Soon to be Seasonal http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/flavors-soon-to-be-seasonal/ http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/flavors-soon-to-be-seasonal/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:08:39 +0000 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate http://www.grocersdaughter.com/blog/2007/09/04/flavors-soon-to-be-seasonal/ As a result of our constant experimenting we have a list of flavors that takes up the entire alphabet. How can we stop now? In order to deal with our extensive list we have decided to make the flavors seasonal. This will also ensure that we are always able to use the freshest ingredients as they come into season here in Northern Michigan and as they match the mood of the year. The changes will be as follows and will appear on the BYOB Box page.

ALWAYS IN SEASON: Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Honey, Mint, Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Whiskey, Fig, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier, Espresso, Mayan, Arriba

SEPT-NOV: Basil, Pomegranate, Cardamom, Almond

DEC-FEB: Pomegranate, Cranberry, Cardamom, Tequila

MAR-MAY: Guinness, Irish Cream, Hummingbird, Lemon Verbena, Apricot

JUNE-AUG: Basil, Hummingbird, Almond, Apricot, Lemon Verbena

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