You can take the boy out of the country kitchen, but you can’t take the fun and endless experimenting out of the boy! Aaron, head Chocolatier and Culinary Innovator, has crossed a line and there’s no going back. Tireless seeker of new flavor combinations and four new truffle flavors this month have finally put him over the edge. The edge of cool, that is. Not to mention that Intrigue Truffle Flavors now top out at a cool 100!
Join us for our 100th flavor celebration Friday, April 22nd at 6:00pm in the Intrigue Chocolates Work/shop. Our personal celebration happens to fall on Earth Day, a celebration of planetary proportions. We are humbly grateful to share the day with such stellar company. As always, we pledge to do our utmost to care for this earthly home of ours, and urge you, kind consumer, to do the same.
Come to our party with music my Subaqueous (that is, Isaac Cotec, Seattle composer and quite a melodic innovator himself). Of course there will be truffles to taste (8 luscious varieties which include the four new ground-breakers), as well as all five of our hot cocoa mixes to sample. We’ll challenge you to learn about tea/truffle and coffee/truffle pairings, but it’s the kind of challenge most chocolate-lovers love to rise to!
T-Shirt sales will benefit Seattle Youth Garden Works, a Seattle Tilth program that empowers homeless and under-served youth through garden-based education and employment.
Jamaican Hot Chocolate Truffle – The days are getting hotter and so is this truffle, with dark rum, honey, vanilla, nutmeg, and habañero chilis.
Hibiscus – We all want to look younger, especially during the warm months and this truffle made with hibiscus petals just may help you do that. Hibiscus is supposed to make your hair more lustrous and keep it attached! This is just a happy coincidence for us, because we really chose this flavor because of the pattern on Dad’s Hawaiian shirts.
Smokin’ Scotch Truffle – The peaty, smoky Scotch whisky in this truffle tastes of chocolate, a flask, and a campfire. Oh, those summer nights…
Coriander the Great Truffle – Said to have many medicinal powers (diuretic, antioxidant, antibacterial to name a few) coriander is indeed Great! This truffle is made of toasted coriander seed and a drop of honey. Roasted nutty and lemony aromas are anchored by a touch of sweetness.
Orange-Rosemary Truffle – You know beyond doubt that orange is a natural with chocolate. Fresh orange zest and fresh organic rosemary bring bright musky, earthy notes to the chocolate, reminding us of the best men’s cologne.
Saint Basil Truffle – So many yummy things to eat in the summer, but keep this truffle with its fresh organic basil on your menu. Basil aids in digestion and has curative properties for the tummy.