Mother’s Day Chocolates – The Perfect Bouquet!

Mother’s Day is here! Did you know the best way to show Mom how much you care is with chocolate? Specifically, gourmet and beautiful chocolates! The Mother’s Day box is even better than flowers, because they are a bouquet in of themselves (…or get her a bouquet and some flowers because she deserves lots of beautiful things).

This Month's Flavors

Rose

Rose Water Ruby Chocolate Ganache

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and this rose sure does taste sweet! The combination of tangy, fruity ruby chocolate and the floral, fragrant rose water is intoxicating. I love rose water! I have always really loved Middle Eastern and Persian food, where rose water is used abundantly. A lot of people think rose water can taste like soap, but when used in moderation I think it is just beautiful.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus Gelée with Hibiscus Milk Chocolate Ganache

Hibiscus is used very often for teas and other beverages. It is somewhat similar to cranberries in flavor – bright, a little sweet, a little earthy, and tangy. In this chocolate, the reduction really brings the brightness to the forefront. The ganache is creamy and lightly floral. The combination is so wonderful!

Violet

Crème de Violette Reduction with Violet White Chocolate Ganache

I have to say, this was a really hard one. Violets don’t have a lot of flavor, and it is very subtle. But I love crystallized violets and they somehow have a good bit of flavor! So these chocolates are made with crème de violette, a liqueur made from the flowers. It has been made since at least the 19th century, and is a core ingredient in an Aviation cocktail. I tried to make sure the flavor was not overwhelming while still being very present in this chocolate. Let me know how you think I did!

Sunflower

Sunflower and Milk Chocolate Gianduja with Salted Caramel

Sunflowers are one of my mom’s favorite flowers. They will always remind me of her, and our trips to visit her family in France during the summer. We were often there as the fields of sunflowers were ripening, and I loved watching these wondrous blooms following the bright sun through the day. Sunflower butter is a more intense, nuttier spread than peanut butter. Mixed with milk chocolate to make a gianduja, this is a delightfully nutty combination! With the salted caramel, this is an addictive bite!

Geranium

Geranium White Chocolate Ganache

Geraniums are everywhere, and they are edible! Each species has a different flavor profile, varying from rose to earthy. Made with oak leaf geraniums, this is a beautifully subtle chocolate. The ganache is herbal and floral, a little sweet, and just gorgeous! You will just have to taste it to get a better idea of this amazing flavor.

Lavender

Lavender Dark Chocolate Ganache

There are few crops as beautiful as lavender. I have always loved photos of the fields in the south of France, with wonderful sunshine and purple as far as the eye can see. Another divisive flavor, lavender must be used in moderation to not end up with a product tasting like perfume. This ganache is subtle, with just enough lavender to feel like you are sitting in the south of France near the lavender fields! 

This Month's Gallery

Cookie Flavors

#1 Vanilla Shortbread with Flowers

These are a very simple, but very delicious cookie. They are buttery, light, and just call out for a cup of tea. With the flowers pressed to the top, they make a gorgeous gift or the perfect thing to set out for guests!

#2 Blueberry Meltaways

Meltaways do exactly what you think – they melt in your mouth! Made with freeze dried blueberries to keep the flavor intense and the color bright, these cookies are light and delicate. 

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