March seems to be something in between full-fledged, bustin’-out-at-the-seams Spring and the last-gasp of Winter. It’s a month for contemplation and thinking of in-between things, things to come, the arrival of change, and the renewal of everything once again. You know how we think at Intrigue Chocolates: this is the perfect frame of mind for chocolate truffles! (Isn’t it always?)
Three new flavors are going to herald in Spring for Intrigue truffle-lovers. All are available at the Chocolate Shop! Check these out:
March’s Seasonal Flavors:
Jamaican Hot Chocolate Truffle – Always a good warmer-upper! Aaron’s signature truffle includes: nutmeg, rum, vanilla, honey, and habanero chilis, just to remind your taste buds who’s boss!
NEW! Basmati Truffle – This one ROCKS! An epiphany to our chocolatier, inspired as he sipped from his muse (a glass of fine Viognier), this combination of dry-roasted brown basmati rice and fresh lime zest is unforgettable.
NEW! Irish Coffee Truffle – Face it, there is still a chill in the air…best battled with a little Jameson Irish Whiskey and a dollop of honey in your coffee!
NEW! Stout Truffle – What did you call me? Nah, this kind of stout is a good, dark beer, a beautiful pairing with a good, dark chocolate.
Honey-Ginger Truffle – Emblematic of the liquid-gold sun of Spring and our faith in warmer days right around the corner. A large dose of sweet honey mellows the mouth-warming ginger perfectly.
Saint Basil Truffle – Ever fresh, ever organic, the basil in this truffle breaks through to give you a burst of green that brightens in your mouth and makes you smile.Place your orders for Intrigue Chocolate’s March’s Flavors!
Pear-Lavender Truffle – Fruit brandies are called “eau-de-vie” or “water of life” by the French. This truffle with it’s pear brandy, lavender (Washington-grown), and honey additions blend to give you a hard to describe, yet choreographed taste experience. Sweet and dark, earthy and floral, musky and citrusy, all together.
Damiana Truffle – Aptly presented in the Month of Love, damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) has been used as an aphrodisiac in Mexico, Central and South America for centuries. An aromatic herb, damiana adds pleasant bright notes and a soft pepperiness to the chocolate.
R. Valentino – The idea of eating flowers is the ultimate in romantic food. Since ancient times rose petals have been present at feasting tables, both as decoration and part of the menu. The R. Valentino Truffle uses culinary-quality dried rose petals that lend a delicately rosy aroma, with the impression of vanilla and cool sunlight.
Framboise Truffle – One of our more aromatic truffles, the raspberry brandy blended into our deep chocolate base couldn’t be a better combination. A touch of honey brings out the fruit flavor to savor the experience.
Pomegranate Truffle – Tart, fruity, and intense, this truffle flavored with pomegranate juice will wake up your taste buds with a bright burst of flavor.
Ruby Port Truffle – Fortified red wine delivers a sweet finish as you savor this truffle. We find it “fortifying” on a long winter day.
Clove Truffle – A spice with so many layers, cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are warming with a richness that lingers on the tongue.
Tannenbaum Truffle – Douglas-fir bud brandy? Yup, that’s right. We have such fun bringing you flavors that you wouldn’t imagine! This truffle will bring to mind a spring day in the Pacific Northwest. This Douglas-fir bud (Pseudotsuga spp.) brandy is distilled in Oregon.
Rooibos Truffle – Also known as African Red Bush (Aspalathus linearis), this ancient curative has been used as a healing infusion and is high in cell-protecting antioxidants. Grown only in South Africa, rooibos is naturally sweet and gives a nutty-smoky taste with a touch of tartness.
Jamaican Hot Chocolate Truffle - Rum, honey, vanilla, nutmeg and habanero chili. Aaron’s very first truffle creation, and still one of our most popular truffles.
Pie R Round Truffle -This will remind you of grandma’s kitchen, with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice rolling around together you’ll remember your childhood and good things baking.
Cacao Truffle – Not a misspelling of cocoa, but rather where it comes from. Cacao, or Theobroma cacao, is the plant from which all things chocolate come. Its inclusion here in the form of organic fair-trade cacao nibs, along with white rum, adds extra chocolate top-notes to an already dark chocolate.
Orange You Glad Truffle – All jokes aside, fresh orange zest and dark rum will make you glad to eat this truffle!