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Craft Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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You’re invited!
JACEK has recently launched a line of bean-to-bar chocolate in an effort to continue to develop our core purpose to spread joy. Why are we taking this step, and what makes bean-to-bar chocolate different? We are currently sourcing cacao from three origins; Peru, the Dominican Republic and Venezue...
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JACEK has recently launched a line of bean-to-bar chocolate in an effort to continue to develop our core purpose to spread joy. Why are we taking this step, and what makes bean-to-bar chocolate different? We are currently sourcing cacao from three origins; Peru, the Dominican Republic and Venezue...
Published at JACEK Chocolate Couture
It is officially summer..
It is officially Summer, time for some fun in the sun! Summer in Edmonton is truly special, it is hard to go away when there is so much to do here: so many great festivals, there is the river valley to explore, day trips to Elk Island, Farmer Markets, and one of my absolute favorite things about ...
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It is officially Summer, time for some fun in the sun! Summer in Edmonton is truly special, it is hard to go away when there is so much to do here: so many great festivals, there is the river valley to explore, day trips to Elk Island, Farmer Markets, and one of my absolute favorite things about ...
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The Fairy Booze Mother Says “Spoil Dad”
Guest Post by Sasha McCauley: Father’s Day is this Sunday, time to spoil Dad with the limited edition JACEK Root Beer Float Truffle, paired with a bottle of BenRiach 15 yr old Sauternes cask Single Malt. One of the first tastings JACEK and I did included this pairing, it is a favorite of m...
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Guest Post by Sasha McCauley: Father’s Day is this Sunday, time to spoil Dad with the limited edition JACEK Root Beer Float Truffle, paired with a bottle of BenRiach 15 yr old Sauternes cask Single Malt. One of the first tastings JACEK and I did included this pairing, it is a favorite of m...
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Fabric Collection (Bean-to-Bar)- 12 Day Process
In 2015, JACEK Chocolate launched it’s inaugural bean-to-bar collection (read more about why), and we want to show you how it is done, and how the bean becomes chocolate in 12 days! Chef Curtis Jones, Head Chocolate Maker, shows the process of making chocolate once the cocoa beans have arr...
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In 2015, JACEK Chocolate launched it’s inaugural bean-to-bar collection (read more about why), and we want to show you how it is done, and how the bean becomes chocolate in 12 days! Chef Curtis Jones, Head Chocolate Maker, shows the process of making chocolate once the cocoa beans have arr...
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A joyful new step for JACEK- The Fabric Collection (Bean-to-Bar)
JACEK Chocolate Couture started back in December 2009 with the vision of combining two facets of joy; fashion and fine chocolate. With this in mind, a business was created where a new line of artisan bonbons (truffles) was created for each fashion season. The unique model of seasonal collections ...
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JACEK Chocolate Couture started back in December 2009 with the vision of combining two facets of joy; fashion and fine chocolate. With this in mind, a business was created where a new line of artisan bonbons (truffles) was created for each fashion season. The unique model of seasonal collections ...
Published at JACEK Chocolate Couture
A cacao adventure in Costa Rica
Not many people argue when I say that I have the best job in the world, and my latest adventure to Costa Rica brings even more weight to this claim! As you may know, JACEK started a bean-to-bar collection in 2015 (read why), and the goal of this is to take it a step further than sourcing ethicall...
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Not many people argue when I say that I have the best job in the world, and my latest adventure to Costa Rica brings even more weight to this claim! As you may know, JACEK started a bean-to-bar collection in 2015 (read why), and the goal of this is to take it a step further than sourcing ethicall...
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Wine & Chocolate Pairings – May 2016
The ‘Art, Chocolate, Wine and Flowers’ event held at FaBLOOMosity’s beautiful floral studio on Sunday, May 15th 2016, was a huge success. 100 people joined us for an unforgettable day. As promised to guests, we wanted to share the notes for the wines and chocolate pairings (a ...
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The ‘Art, Chocolate, Wine and Flowers’ event held at FaBLOOMosity’s beautiful floral studio on Sunday, May 15th 2016, was a huge success. 100 people joined us for an unforgettable day. As promised to guests, we wanted to share the notes for the wines and chocolate pairings (a ...
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FaBLOOM Cointreau Fizz Recipe
A huge thank you to everyone that came to the ‘Art, Wine, Chocolate & Flowers 2016’ tasting event last weekend! Many of you asked for the recipe for the welcome cocktail, so as promised, you can find the details below. This drink is very easy to make, super refreshing and of cour...
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A huge thank you to everyone that came to the ‘Art, Wine, Chocolate & Flowers 2016’ tasting event last weekend! Many of you asked for the recipe for the welcome cocktail, so as promised, you can find the details below. This drink is very easy to make, super refreshing and of cour...
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The Mother’s Day Collection 2016- behind the scenes
We are so honored to have Giselle Denis (local fine artist), collaborate with JACEK to create an amazing collection to celebrate mom’s this Mother’s Day, and to have her help us to hand-paint the chocolate molds. Check out some of the pics of our fun day together! We are super excite...
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We are so honored to have Giselle Denis (local fine artist), collaborate with JACEK to create an amazing collection to celebrate mom’s this Mother’s Day, and to have her help us to hand-paint the chocolate molds. Check out some of the pics of our fun day together! We are super excite...
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Tips for ordering chocolates online for Valentine’s Day 2016
A few helpful tips: 1) Please note that we ship online orders using Canada Post, so you want to make sure that you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive by Feb 12th. Valentine’s falls on a Sunday this year, so you’ll want your order to arrive on the Friday prior. 2) If you w...
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A few helpful tips: 1) Please note that we ship online orders using Canada Post, so you want to make sure that you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive by Feb 12th. Valentine’s falls on a Sunday this year, so you’ll want your order to arrive on the Friday prior. 2) If you w...
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JACEK Joy Campaign 2016
Joy |joi| noun – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen delight; elation. Our purpose here at JACEK Chocolate, is oddly not only to serve fine hand-crafted chocolate but to bring joy; whether it be with the choco...
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Joy |joi| noun – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen delight; elation. Our purpose here at JACEK Chocolate, is oddly not only to serve fine hand-crafted chocolate but to bring joy; whether it be with the choco...
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Chocolate Shipping Cut-Off (resumes Jan 4th)/ Holiday store hours
As Christmas is around the corner, we are no longer shipping any more parcels as they will not arrive before Christmas. We will resume shipping of orders on Jan 4th, 2016 when we are confident that parcels won’t be sitting in the Canada Post depot over the holidays. Please note that our Sh...
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As Christmas is around the corner, we are no longer shipping any more parcels as they will not arrive before Christmas. We will resume shipping of orders on Jan 4th, 2016 when we are confident that parcels won’t be sitting in the Canada Post depot over the holidays. Please note that our Sh...
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Pairings for Day #1, #2 & #3 of the Advent Calendar
The JACEK Advent Calendar starts tomorrow, and what could be more decadent to start the countdown to Christmas than pairings for the first three days of December, as seen on the CTV Morning Live segment last week! PAIRING for Day #1: dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic Paired with a French...
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The JACEK Advent Calendar starts tomorrow, and what could be more decadent to start the countdown to Christmas than pairings for the first three days of December, as seen on the CTV Morning Live segment last week! PAIRING for Day #1: dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic Paired with a French...
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Pairing Suggestions with the JACEK Fabric Collection
About the Fabric Collection Within the chocolate industry, there are two types of producers; the chocolate maker and the chocolatier. Like most things at JACEK, the best way to explain the difference is to use a fashion analogy. The chocolate maker is essentially the fabric-maker, using raw pr...
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About the Fabric Collection Within the chocolate industry, there are two types of producers; the chocolate maker and the chocolatier. Like most things at JACEK, the best way to explain the difference is to use a fashion analogy. The chocolate maker is essentially the fabric-maker, using raw pr...
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