One of my favorite chocolatiers, Patric Chocolate, is throwing a customer appreciation event this week, and it’s open to everyone!

Anyone ordering from their online store before June 14th, 11:59 pm, will receive a complimentary bar with any order over $20.
However, the complimentary bar won’t be just any bar. You’ll be getting one of Patric Chocolate’s as yet unreleased new bars! They’re not even available online or in stores, and creator Alan has even been hush-hush about it himself. It’s the first new release from Patric Chocolate since 2008.
Just be sure to place your online order of $20 or …read more

It’s more or less common knowledge that Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest chocolate holidays of the year, its only other real competition for the top spot being Easter!
This year I’ve got some very tasty, affordable ideas for a Valentine’s treat for your loved ones — and yourself, too!

At the top of my list is always See’s Candies. You really just can’t go wrong, for the mere fact that they have such a huge selection of chocolate and chocolate-covered goodies that everyone can find something they like, and if you don’t have a shop close by you can …read more

I think I could easily end up spending $50 at Patric Chocolate to qualify for some free shipping!
The yummy chocolatier has extended their shipping offer into next week, December 18th, so get it while you can! I can guarantee you, you and your giftees will not be disappointed.
Make sure you check out their discounted gift sets and bars too!
[image used with permission from patric chocolate]

This is such a hard job sometimes, what with people wanting to send delicious chocolate for me to try out and then review. (Yes, I’m being very tongue-in-cheek!)
I was recently sent a bar of Patric Chocolate from Alan McClure, proprietor of the company. It’s a micro-batch bar of dark chocolate (70% cacao minimum) from the Madagascar Sambirano Valley. This 1.75 oz bar was packaged attractively in a thin cardboard box and wrapped in gold foil. The box describes the bar as “Rich and inviting, with Notes of Luscious Citrus, Red Wine and Berries.”

I tasted every one of these in …read more