easter chocolate

A Chocolate Safari for Easter Sunday

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For Easter 2010, world-renowned Master Chocolatier Giles Marchal has created an exquisite chocolate safari for La Maison du Chocolat. Giles, who is the Creative Director of the Paris-based chocolatier, created a collection that was inspired by the mythic fables in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book and Eric Darnell's animated film Madagascar.

The collection, which evokes images of the African Savannah in all it's splendor, is a limited edition and is created entirely by hand in many different steps requiring three days of work.

The Safari collection is a chocolate collage that is a true example of the artistry and savoir faire of La Maison du Chocolat. It features an original and colorful (and edible) African landscape that is a beautiful background for Alex the lion; Gloria, the happy hippo and, Melman, the beautiful giraffe. The Easter collection includes a variety of masterfully created chocolate eggs, as well.

Gallery: Easter Chocolate Safari by La Maison du Chocolat

Easter Classics by La Maison du Chocolat

Chocolate Easter Egg by La Maison du Chocolat

Chocolate Safari Animals by La Maison du Chocolat

Milk, dark and white chocolate animals are filled with praline eggs and traditional French chocolate fish. Smaller individual pieces are also available.

Individual Animals are priced at $70 each and weigh .44 lb. The Medium-sized Safari scene is priced at $150 and weighs 1.54 lb, while the large Safari chocolate scene costs $700 and weighs 11 pounds.

A selection of La Maison's Easter Eggs are available online, while the animals and safari chocolates can only be purchased in La Maison du Chocolat boutiques around the world. In New York, La Maison du Chocolat has boutiques on Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street and Fifth Avenue. La Maison du Chocolate also has boutiques in Paris, Cannes, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.lamaisonduchocolat.com or call (800) 988-5632.

In February, La Maison du Chocolat was a nominee for a Luxist Award for Best Chocolate and in the Best Truffle categories.

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Local Luxury, Easter Treats at Munson's Chocolates

by Kay Balbi (RSS feed) —

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Munson's Chocolates is a 3rd generation candy family, and "Connecticut's largest retail chocolate manufacturer." Munson's Chocolates has several "Best of Hartford's Area" Awards and has been recognized as "The Best" all over Connecticut, including "Best Candy" in Connecticut Magazine, to "Best Chocolate Shop" from the Hartford Magazine, to "Best Sweet Shop" by the Hartford Advocate, and "Best Candy" in a reader's poll in Fairfield Country Magazine.

The shop has a long history. In1946, Ben and Josephine Munson began their company, calling it the "Dandy Candy Company" and basing it out of Manchester, CT. It was right at the end of WWII; they began using their sugar rations to make batches of wafers and ribbon candy. Through three generations, the Munson family has become locally famous for their delicious chocolate candy and their attention to customer service.

The Munson's website includes a virtual tour of Munson's chocolate factory with pictures of the kitchen, enrobing, molding and packing departments. Munson's also helps out with fund raising ideas for businesses, community groups and schools looking for ways to make money. Custom items, party favors and premiums are also available.

Fans and family of the UCONN Huskies delight. There are special chocolate bars just for UCONN fans. Check it out at UCONN Bars at Munson's. Munson's also offers pre packaged party favor candy bars ranging in price from 1.75 to 4.35 a piece.

Some of Munson's best: Cordial Cherries, Route 6 Toffee Crunch, Gourmet Truffles, and the Almond Bark which is a heavenly rich dark chocolate combined with fresh roasted whole almonds. With Easter right around the corner, think of Munson's when you think chocolate Easter bunnies, too. The milk chocolate egg filled with mini jellybeans shown above sells for $4.98.

Stop by and see them at Munson's Chocolates Online or visit any of their 10 retail locations in the Hartford area at Munson's Chocolate Factory Store Locations Munson's is also on Facebook.

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La Maison du Chocolat Easter Creations

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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I'm not sure why clowns are associated with Easter but the latest creations from La Maison du Chocolat have re-imagined Easter with a circus theme. Their boutiques are selling these two clown figures plus the Magical Egg which is filled with ganache and praline chocolates. Also in their boutiques they are selling an Easter dessert of a pistachio biscuit base covered with apricot, chocolate mousse, a layer of genoise and then brushed with apricot syrup. For those of us not close to a boutique (Paris, London, New York and Tokyo) they are also selling an egg-shaped box through their online store that is full of chocolates and and wrapped chocolate eggs filled with praline. The 1.25 pound box sells for $78.

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