Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Arts and Culture in Chatham-Kent
A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place
Enjoy a break after a weekend of spring cleaning. Indulge in a box of truffles and sit back and enjoy all your efforts. My one and only tip for organizing...touch once! If it doesn't have place, either make one or get rid of it. Simplicity in life is true abundance!
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Chirp! Chirp!
Host a chick themed party! Either for a birthday, Easter or shower our hand-decorated chocolate chicks are a cute parting gift or sweet table treat.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
A Rockin' Baby Shower
Host a lovely rockin' good time at a Baby Shower Brunch!
Cool greens and rich browns are a nice perk in the dull days of February. Caramelized Onion Tart, Carrot Coconut Cake and Apple Martinis are a nice transitional menu for the upcoming spring season. Our charming Rocking Horse Crisps are the perfect parting gift.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
A moment, on a day, in a year... I'll never forget.
Valentine's Day has a special place in my heart. Not just because it is about hearts and flowers and of course chocolate but because it was the day I fell in love with the art of chocolate making. Don't get me wrong, I've been a chocoholic since the day I was born but until Valentine's Day in the year 2000 I had never thought much about how chocolate is grown, produced or crafted into the delightful sweets that I enjoyed.
It begin in Guelph, Ontario. I had moved to the charming city for a job as a copywriter. It was a nice job and I really enjoyed the people I worked with. I had no thoughts of leaving or changing careers...I was happy (although my apartment was less than desirable). I was dating a man from Toronto (this is the part of the story my husband prefers to skip over) and on Valentine's Day he brought me a small box of chocolates. Growing up in a small town in rural Ontario, the chocolates I had bought or been given in the past were your typical wax-like drugstore variety. Never had I tried a truffle made with real cream and butter or top-quality couverture for that matter. So, on that Valentine's Day when I opened that small box of Teuscher Chocolates I was surprised. My first curiosity was a little card inside the box that described how the chocolates were flown in fresh weekly from Switzerland and had to be consumed within 14 days. My interests piqued, I tried one...a champagne gem in chocolate. It was incredibly delicious...it was divine! That was it, that was the moment. The next day, I started looking online and in the local bookstore for anything on chocolate or chocolate-making. To this very day, I remember the exact moment when my path changed course. Ever since that day, my life has been consumed by the craft and traditions of chocolate-making. My greatest satisfaction is when customers tell me "I never knew chocolate could be this good!"...trust me, I know exactly what you mean.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
...and the Oscar goes to!
Producers of the movie Precious have been awarded congratulatory chocolate oscars in recognition of their Oscar nomination. We were delighted to produce these little chocolate jewels for two gems of the film industry. In order to create these oscar-like chocolates we had to create our own mold out of food-grade silicon putty and then set a cast in white chocolate and hand gild the statues with edible gold glitter. It was a fun day in the kitchen creating something in celebration of the silver screen!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Historic Downtown Chatham Open House!
Come join in the holiday festivities on Saturday, November 28th for Historic Downtown Chatham's Holiday Open House. Watch our chocolatiers create a Grand Gingerbread House and sample many chocolatey delights! In-store discounts and a special "secret santa" gift with $40 purchase.
Eve Chocolatier
14 King Street West
Downtown Chatham (below the Retro Suites)
519-351-0555
CK Etsy Team Holiday Trunk Sale!
CK Etsy Team Holiday Trunk Sale hosted by Eve Chocolatier! Come browse and shop handmade gifts by talented local artisans on November 26th from 7-10pm.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
New Store Renovations
The renovations have begun at our new shop in Uptown Waterloo! My husband and I got stuck in with the painting this weekend and made some good progress. We hope you can join us for our Grand Opening in November!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Halloween Truffle Favours
Delight your "Creatures of the Night" with decadent truffle favours that are eerie and elegant!
Mori ex Cacao ~ Death By Chocolate - 75% Bittersweet Truffle
Trick or Truffle - 54% Spiced Vanilla Truffle
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Jana and Larin - September 12, 2009
First, I have to say... I have the best sister in the world!!!! Friday night she stayed with me until 2am to bake and decorate Jana and Larin's wedding cake. Their wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were really proud of the cake that we were able to make for the happy couple.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Chocolate Boutique Opening - The Shops at the Waterloo Town Square
It's official! Another Eve Chocolatier Boutique will be located at The Shops in Uptown Waterloo. I'm so excited and also a bit nervous. The grand opening will be in November...hope to see you there!
Here's a link to view the shops...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Chocolate, Alfresco
Although chocolate is considered the Food of the Gods, you may find yourself calling on a higher power to keep your sweets solid during your outdoor wedding if you're not prepared with a few basic chocolate tips. Generally, chocolate is quite stable in most conditions but extremely hot temperatures and more importantly strong sun rays can spell disaster. To keep your chocolates from having a meltdown make sure to keep them in a shaded area and more preferably in packaging that is not clear. Other ways to keep your treats in tact are to carefully consider the types you offer. Chocolates that are candy coated or dusted in cocoa powder are ideal in warm temperatures and are more resilient in the sun. But if you are more of a chocolate purist and would like to present a solid molded item or bar, opt for the darkest chocolate available. The light the colour, the softer the chocolate and the more likely it is to run as the mercury rises.
You've heard presentation is everything and in the chocolate plus heat equation it equals relief. Storing your chocolates in the freezer until the reception will keep them cool while the afternoon sun is at full strength. Because some confections can lose quality after being frozen, be sure to try this beforehand. You can also present your chocolate favours as a sweet send-off that is put out later in the evening when the sun has set and the temperature becomes cooler. If your venue doesn't offer refrigeration, keep them in a cooler with frozen gel packs.
Planning an outdoor wedding can pose a few additional challenges but don't allow the heat to melt your dreams of the sweet offerings chocolate creates. So powerful is the world's favourite treat that a few chocolatey fingers won't keep people from sneaking some extras!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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