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 products (cacao beans, sugar) to create fabrics. The …
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A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a Bulembu Collection this summer for the ‘container shipping‘ project- 100% of the proceeds from the chocolates were donating, resulting in over $7,000! Kudos to Sherry Dorsey and her team who collected, sorted and packed all of the items for the container! Check out the photos of …
The container filled with items for Bulembu has sailed! Read More »
How could we possibly launch a Marie-Antoinette Collection, and not take the opportunity to do a photoshoot to celebrate her, and this amazing time of opulence! Randall MacDonald and I got all dolled up on a hot summer’s day (like, really hot!) to take some shots for a collection that would be launching 4 months …
Marie-Antoinette Collection 2015 Photo Shoot… Chocolate, champagne, and JOY! Read More »
We are so excited for the launch of the Winter Collection 2015 this Friday, October 16th! We met with Randall MacDonald nearly a year ago, where he shared some of his research and love of the eighteenth century. The Note: When Jacqueline Jacek asked me to work with her team as they develop their Marie-Antoinette …
A note from Randall MacDonald- the inside scoop on the Marie-Antoinette Collection! Read More »
JACEK Chocolate #enJOY Contest! Tag JACEK Chocolate Couture in a picture showing how you enjoy your JACEK best. Be it with friends over wine, a coffee in the morning, or as an after dinner treat! All you have to do is tag JACEK Chocolate Couture in the picture on Facebook (JACEK Chocolate), Twitter (@jacekchocolate), …
The mornings where I’m running late and don’t have the time to make a proper wholesome breakfast, this is my ‘go to’. Smoothies are a great way to get tons of vegetables and vitamins while drinking something that tastes amazing and is filling. Cocoa nibs are the perfect addition to any smoothie as they add …
A wonderful team of Bulembu supporters and volunteers are putting together the items needed in Bulembu, to include in a shipment leaving in late fall. Please note that they are only sending lightly used/or new clothing as the space in the container is limited, so we want to ensure that the goods that are being …
Last month, the majority of the JACEK Chocolate Couture Staff packed up bright and early for a day of spreading joy, inspiration, and team bonding in Calgary. Also known as, the JACEK Joy Campaign. While in Calgary, we wanted to visit and experience some of the cities amazing local eateries. Naturally, our first stop was …
Chocolate and coffee; a natural, beautiful, smooth pairing. This chocolate espresso mousse is not overly sweet or complicated. It’s a perfect simple dessert that can finish any meal off on the right note. Mousse has three main components; whipped cream, pâté à bombe, and of course, chocolate. Ingredients – 1 3/4 cup cold whipping cream …
During the spring and summer months, barbeque sauce turns into a staple item for most households. So, we decide to create a spicy and smoky sauce that contains our favourite ingredient…chocolate! This barbeque sauce is perfect on steak, pork (it’s an AMAZING pulled pork sauce), and even grilled veggies. Chocolate BBQ Sauce Ingredients: -5.5 ounce …
When the invitation arrived for the opening of the new Valrhona Ecole in Brooklyn, I thought about it for approximately 8 milliseconds, before deciding that this was an opportunity that could not be missed. With only three full days in New York, there was barely even a chance to touch on some of the experiences …
On spring days like this, where dark clouds take over the skies, the brisk wind picks up, and the chance of rain seems to be unavoidable; a pick me up is always needed. Our cure? A fresh out of the oven chocolate peanut butter cookie. Is there truly anything better than a soft, warm, chewy, …
“ A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~Tenneva Jordan To celebrate the women who raised us, encouraged us, and even gave up the last piece of pie for us; we came up with a few recipes that …
Thanks so much to Sasha McCauley @ASmashingLife for putting together these amazing pairings! Tha Mad Hatter’s Collection is only available until May 23rd 2015.
Today, April 12th, just so happens to be National grilled cheese Day. So to celebrate, we’ve created a grilled cheese that contains some of our favourite things; roasted strawberries, triple creamed brie, and of course, a 64% dark chocolate. This sandwich is the perfect addition to any crisp spring day. Thanks to our amazing 104th …
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These scones are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Thanks to our wonderful 104th Boutique Manager, Jamie Dixon, for developing this amazing recipe: DULCEY & CHEDDAR SCONES Ingredients: 3 cups All Purpose Flour ¼ tsp Salt 3 tbsp Sugar 2 tbsp Baking Powder 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs ¾ cup cold unsalted butter 1 cup …
Chris Arnold, of Devine Wines & Spirits, created four fabulous pairings for those that might want to do a tasting at home, and great news, Devine Wines is right across the street from our 104th street location so you can make the 4th Street Promenade a one-stop-‘shop’. 2012 Campolargo Brut Rose – Petite Jackie …
We have extended our normal retail hours to make it more convenient for you to purchase your loved ones Valentine’s Chocolates. The boutiques will be open on Thursday Feb 12th & Friday Feb 13th as follows: Sherwood Park (406 Kaska Road): 9am-7pm Edmonton, Downtown (10140-104th Street): 10am- 9pm Just a reminder that if you are …
A great alternative to going out this Valentine’s Day (especially for those with little ones) is to have a date night at home! Geoff, Chelsea and the team at Credo Coffee had the ‘difficult job’ (dripping with sarcasm, of course) of drinking coffee and tasting chocolate this afternoon to find some exceptional pairings. These will …
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February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is the one specific day a year we go out to purchase gifts specifically to show our loved ones just how much we do indeed love them. But does anyone know why we do? Why, out of 364 other days, do we choose this one to show our affection and appreciation? …
This Valentine’s Day (Saturday, Feb 14th, 2015), we have partnered with Credo Coffee and Charton-Hobbs Inc. for a great evening of learning, fun and fine products. This two hour event will be a series of mini-tastings (3 samples in each), starting with champagne (Moёt & Chandon), then coffee (Intelligentsia) and finishing with chocolate by yours …
Champagne, Coffee and Chocolate Tasting for Valentine’s Day! Read More »
In observation of the holiday season, JACEK Boutique hours will be as follows: Sherwood Park Location (406 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4G8) Tues, Dec 23rd: 9am-4pm Wed, Dec 24th: 9am-noon. Re-Opening on Jan 5th, 2015 104st Location (10140-104th St, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1A7) Tues, Dec 23rd: 10am-6pm Wed, Dec 24th: 10am-2pm Thurs, Dec …
As promised, please find below the pairing recommendations that were made in the Chocolate Demonstration at Christmas in November 2014: Cheese & Artisan Chocolate Bar Pairings (all cheese’s from Quebec) Caprano Goat Cheese (soft & buttery) with the Audrey Bar Soeur Angele (double cream rind cheese) with the Frank Bar Le Douanier (semi soft …
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Firstly, a huge thank you to those that attended the JACEK Chocolate session at Christmas in November 2014 at the Jasper Park Lodge. As promised please find below the instructions on how to temper chocolate to create your beautiful pieces for Christmas (remember, be innovative and think outside the box when it comes to flavour …
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Better Know Thy Cocoa Nib by Kirk Bueckert, Chef & JACEK Chocolate Chocolatier As yet another autumn begins, many of us will be daydreaming of turkey dinners and pumpkin spice lattes. Though ‘tis the season of time honored staples, we Chocolatiers remember a less conventional member of the holiday pantry: the cocoa nib. An integral …
*|GRAND OPENING – 104th Street Boutique|* We are very excited to announce that the new JACEK boutique will finally be opening this week! At last, it is time to remove the paper screen on the windows to reveal the beautiful industrial chic space that is ‘the salon’ for our line of artisan chocolates on the …
Fine Chocolate Sales Associate Job Description JACEK Chocolate Couture is an award-winning chocolatier based in Sherwood Park, AB and we are excited to be opening a flagship boutique downtown Edmonton in July 2014. www.jacekchocolate.com Overview JACEK Chocolate Couture is currently seeking a motivated and outgoing chocolate lover for our sales team to help us …
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely Stephanie Medford, Local Good Writer, a few weeks ago to chat about JACEK Chocolate, and our imminent growth with our second location on 104th St (and Jasper Ave) in Edmonton. The expansion is starting to feel real!! Enjoy the read: http://www.thelocalgood.ca/innovative-chocolatier-jacqueline-jacek-opens-location-on-104-street/
It is hard to believe that another school year is nearly coming to an end! We wanted to share a few great gift ideas under $15 from JACEK Chocolate, in the event that you want to say ‘thank you’ with something sweet! TOP 3 IDEAS 1) 6-piece Colours Collection 2014 ($13) We recently launched a …
Decadent Molten Lava Cake recipe… a yummy idea for a Mother’s Day dessert!
In an effort to better serve Edmonton, we are excited to announce the opening of a second location downtown Edmonton. Our new boutique will be on the 104st Promenade (north of Jasper Ave), which is my favorite street in the City. It is bursting with charm and like-minded businesses; and we are truly looking forward …
As many of you know, the JACEK Team created a Bulembu Collection of chocolates last summer, with 100% of the proceeds donated to Bulembu. We raised over $9,500 which was the cost to restore a home for 6 orphaned children living in this town filled with hope. Click here for more information on the project! …
Per my previous blog posting, my parents and their cousins Simone and Pat are still in Bulembu as voluntourists. Simone sent me a couple more thoughts from their time on Safari, which I wanted to share. This is making me think that maybe we should do an ‘Africa Inspired’ Collection: From Simon Demers-Collins: I …
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My parents (Margo & Tom) and my mom’s cousin (Simone & Pat) are currently in Bulembu as voluntourists! I wanted to post one of Simone’s notes that she sent today (more to come soon!): They say that food is one of the great unifying elements of people… and this is truly evident in this …
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Behind the scenes at JACEK Chocolate Couture- a short video.
January tends to be a dreary month; with the end of the holidays and the frigid weather, so we wanted to dedicate a day to Spread Joy this month! On January 16th, we will sponsor spreading joy by giving away 150 boxes of our Black Tie Collection to people who want to make someone’s day. We …
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#1 Valrhona Jivara with Pistachio By Joelle Prefontaine I couldn’t stop eating these cookies. They are so soft and delicious… a real crowd pleaser. – 1 cup softened butter – 1/4 cup white sugar – 3/4 cup brown sugar – 1 tsp of vanilla – 1 package (4 servings) instant pistachio pudding – 2 eggs …
ABINAO WITH APRICOT by Kirk Bueckert, Chef A… 6 tbsp unsalted butter, warm 2 tbsp vegetable shortening 2/3 cup yellow sugar ¼ cup white sugar 1 room-temperature egg 1 tsp vanilla bean paste B… 1 c Abinao, melted C… 1 cup plain flour 1 + ½ tsp baking powder a pinch of salt D… …
White Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Cookies by Natasha Romanchuk Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Valrhona Ivoire chocolate (chopped) – Available at the JACEK Boutique …
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MILK CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD HUGS These cookies are adorable and crazy tasty! Enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee for a slice of heaven. A… ¼ c + 2 tbsp unsalted butter, warm ¼ c +2 tbsp yellow sugar B… 1 ½ c plain flour 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground toasted cinnamon ¼ …
Pistachio & White Chocolate Cookie Recipe By Joelle Prefontaine I couldn’t stop eating these cookies. They are so soft and delicious… a real crowd pleaser. – 1 cup softened butter – 1/4 cup white sugar – 3/4 cup brown sugar – 1 tsp of vanilla – 1 package (4 servings) instant pistachio pudding – 2 …
Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Bacon Cookies By Julie Harvey The cookie that blends intensely dark chocolate with the goodness of peanut butter smoky notes from the bacon. YUM! 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 …
WHITE CHOCOLATE WITH CHAI Sweet aromatic cookies that are sure to please! Perfect with a hot cup of tea. A… ½ c unsalted butter, warm ½ c white sugar ½ c yellow sugar B… 1 room-temperature egg 1 tsp vanilla bean paste C… 1 ½ c plain flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking …
MANJARI (DARK CHOCOLATE) COOKIES WITH SOUR CHERRIES by Cora-Lea Black The Valrhona Manjari Chocolate is a 64% dark made exclusively from cocoa beans from Madagascar. It has bright red fruit notes which gives the chocolate a lot of character and pairs like a dream with the sour cherries in this cookie. In fact, we pair …
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As promised, please find below the recipe for the: VIEW THE TV SEGMENT JACEK Triple Chocolate Hot Shot Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 12 x tablespoons (1 tin) JACEK Sipping Chocolate 12 x tablespoons whipping cream, whipped 4 x tablespoons 2% milk 4 x Chocolate Spoons (available at the JACEK Boutique) Marshmallows (about 20 minis) 1 …
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Cardamom White Chocolate Cookie Recipe, by Julie Harvey Amazing, aromatic flavour pairs exceptionally well with the very creamy Valrhona Ivoire chocolate (available at JACEK Chocolate Couture) Prep: 12-15 mins INGREDIENTS 100g golden Sugar 70g unrefined Dark Muscovado Sugar 125g unsalted butter, softened 1 medium egg 250g plain white flour 80g Valrhona Ivoire chocolate, chopped into …
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PB, DULCEY, AND J Careful… these are crazy good and very ‘more’ish! A… ½ c unsalted butter, melted ½ c yellow sugar ½ c white sugar 1 c smooth peanut butter 1 room-temperature egg 1 tsp vanilla bean paste B… 1 + 1/3 c plain flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder a …
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Pomegranate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Cora-Lea Black There is no better to way to get your fruit than in a cookie! This mouthwatering cookie features the very creamy Valrhona Ivoire chocolate which is truly decadent in this recipe. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 white sugar 1 large …
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Trailblazer Whiplash Cookies with Manjari Chocolate These cookies are a perfect ensemble of power snack and dessert. Dried cranberries, along with a variety of nuts and seeds, pair beautifully with the Manjari chocolate by Valrhona (64%). Ingredients 1 Cup almonds (toasted in oven for 5 minutes) 3/4 Cup sunflower seeds 1 Cup dried cranberries 1/4 …
Beer and artisan chocolate can be a match made in heaven (although the opposite can be true too so experiment!). I had the fun job of sampling many fine beers from our nation’s breweries while exhibiting at the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival last weekend in Calgary, and here are four of my favorite …
