'Chocolot' Rich Chocolate Gift Collection

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Fine chocolate is like fine wine: it can be appreciated for the flavor nuances that it evokes.  Each chocolate in this gift basket tastes different depending on the type of cocoa bean used and the chocolate maker's art.  Some cocoa beans taste fruity, and they bring that taste to the chocolate.  Some cocoa beans are rich and complex, and the result is a richly complex chocolate.  You will be amazed at the wide variety of flavors to be enjoyed in this high quality chocolate gift basket.     

There is a very particular crinkling sound a chocolate bar wrapper makes when opened. In our office, that sound is very Pavlovian; everyone ceases their activity, slowly lifts their head and cranes their neck around, owl like, to find the source and location of that beautiful noise. This crate is full of that wonderful noise, just waiting to be heard! It is a collection of our favorite gems; from our local hand crafted Telluride Truffles to the Award winning Amano Artisan Chocolate Bar. This is a stellar collection of fine chocolate gourmet items. 

Your gift will include a variety of items listed below, depending on size of crate selected. 

Handcrafted Aspen Crate -  We take the issue of sustainability seriously. Everywhere you look around Telluride and the region the eye settles on large stands of Aspen trees.  Some of the trees in our area are cut and then milled in nearby Mancos. The resulting boards are used by a farmer near Dolores to handcraft our crates; he does woodworking in the winter and farms in the summer. A truly local product, not a basket made in Asia.

Telluride Truffles 3 oz - Handmade with Belgian chocolate and liquors, without preservatives or waxes. Sleekly shaped large triangles decorated to reflect mountain themes. They are so good they stop thought. You pop one in your mouth and you just can't think - they take total concentration.  Not surprisingly, the have been featured on the Food Network channel. Made in Telluride, Colorado.

Amano Artisan Chocolate – 70 % Madagascar Chocolate Bar  2 oz - Amano won the Grand Award in 2010 as the Best Chocolatier and Confectioners in America. And this is simply the most recent among many national and international awards they have won. This bar has a mild and fruity flavor and is much beloved by many pastry chefs, not to mention the rest of the Chocolate loving world.  Made in Orem, Utah.  

Chocolatesmith Toffee Almond  4 oz - The Chocolatesmith specializes in fine fresh Dark Chocolate hand made daily in Santa Fe, NM. When you taste it you'll know.  Their signature creations are uniquely packed with classic flavors and regional Southwestern flair.

Amour Dark Chile Chocolate Bar  2 oz - Amour - which also makes the Chocolatesmith line of Chocolates – in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been featured on the Food Network channel.   Chile and Chocolate is an enduring marriage of flavors, well known and loved by many.

King's Cupboard Molten Chocolate Cake Mix  15 oz - Whoa! A rich and dreamy molten Chocolate Cake mix with a mouthwatering blend of aromas and complex Chocolate flavor. Made in Red Lodge, Montana.

Sweet & Saucy Chipotle Chile Fudge Sauce  12 oz - Decadent, Dark Chocolate paired with Chipotle Chile. Their sauces are bold, rich and sinfully delicious; the perfect indulgence for those tempting moments in life. Made in Centennial, Colorado.

C.G. Higgins – Pecan Fudge 3 oz - Made from scratch in small batches using the finest Guittard Chocolate, the result is unsurpassed smooth, creamy, and scrumptious fudge. No wonder C.G. Higgins was selected as the Official Candy Maker for Santa Fe's 400^th Anniversary Celebration.

Spice Trader Aztec Chocolate Tiles 5 oz - Inspired by the chocolate makers of antiquity this special chocolate is a delicate blend of Bitter Sweet Chocolate, Chilies, Almonds and Cinnamon. Quetzlcoatl smiles upon this chocolate.  Made in Georgetown, Colorado.

Minnie Beasely Dutch Chocolate Lace Cookies   6 oz -  An award winning cookie!  Rich and delicious right down to the last crumb.  Cookie lovers everywhere be forewarned, these are addictive.  Made in Denver, Colorado.

Kakawa Chile Elixer Hot Cocolate  3 wafers  - Kakawa's Mesoamerican Chocolate drinks, based on archeological research, are intensely dark, powerful, and complex and are unlike any Chocolate most people have ever encountered. Chile and Chocolate are a fabulous complement to each other. Made in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Chocolate Smith Bark and Tile Box  4 oz - This much loved chocolatier has found the perfect blend of Art and Chocolate featuring the Southwest Day of the Dead imagery created by regional artists. Each box contains 1 collectible Hand crafted Tin Tile and their signature Chocolate Bark.  Made in Santa Fe, New Mexico.         

Telluride Truffles Chocolate Bar with Nuts  5.28 oz - Starting with high quality Belgian chocolate from only the highest quality and purest Cacao, this fine artisanal chocolatier then adds a crunchy Nuts. Talk about a flavor burst. Made in Telluride, Colorado.

Spice Trader Bombay Chai Hot Chocolate 12 oz - Inspired by a love for Chai tea, this sipping Chocolate is very rich and smooth. It blends the best of both in a compelling dance of flavors. Made in Georgetown, Colorado.

Amour Dark Chocolate covered Coffee Beans  8 oz - Who knew what a delicious match Dark Chocolate and Coffee Beans would make? Amour is a fabulous artisanal chocolatier in Santa Fe, New Mexico.