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 …
I presented some new ideas on BreakfastTV this morning for entertaining using chocolate this holiday season. Check it out here!
Many customers have been asking me how and why I became involved with Bulembu, so I wanted to share the story. I was approached a couple of months ago by the team who were putting together a large fundraiser for Bulembu International in Edmonton (there is a great network of local supporters). They were organizing …
Mission accomplished – we raised over $9,500 for Bulembu! Read More »
For those of you that are not familiar with cocoa nibs, they are not to be confused with Licorice Nibs (we have received this comment a few times- true story)! They are actually the inside of a cacao bean, which is 100% chocolate! Once the cacao beans have been fermented and dried, they are roasted …
Nyoka, JACEK Chocolate’s in-house pairing enthusiast, has been working hard to pair scotch with chocolate, and to come up with some fabulous pairing recommendations for Father’s Day. Below is some information on some beautiful pairing ensembles! Pairing #1 Scotch- Glendronach Parliament: This 21 year old Speyside scotch has been aged in sherry casks and hits the …
Top 3 Scotch and Chocolate Pairings for Father’s Day 2013 Read More »
The end of the JACEK Chocolate spring line – ‘Nostalgia 2013’ -is coming to a close to make way for a fabulous new summer line of chocolates! I am sorry folks, the much talked about ‘Old Fashioned Root Beer Float’ will retire. There are only 46 boxes left of the collection… so don’t miss out …
Only 46 boxes left of the Nostalgia 2013 Collection! Read More »
We are nearly set to launch our Summer 2013 Collection! We would love to put your taste buds to work on what we think is a fabulous NEW summer flavour (and I have given you many hints in the attached photo). The first 25 people to come to the JACEK boutique on Thursday March 21st …
I want to congratulate Kelly for her first year anniversary of writing her amazing blog for DYI’ers – A Swell Place to Dwell! Her projects continue to inspire … and amaze me! Who has time for projects and writing when you have a 2 year old! I wanted to support her efforts by donating a …
Win $100 in Chocolate via a Swell Place to Dwell! Read More »
I was so excited to learn yesterday that ‘The Jackie‘ bar was named ‘One of the top 100 things to eat or drink in Edmonton’ by The Tomato. The Jackie is made from caramelized milk chocolate that is accessorized with Fleur de Sel for the perfect balance in flavour. The bar was inspired by Jackie …
The Jackie Bar chosen as one of the top 100 things to eat in Edmonton! Read More »
I am excited to be working with Wine and Beyond, and doing our first Wine & Chocolate pairing together. The event was just added to their schedule for March 27th at 7-9pm. To purchase tickets, ($20) you can buy them In-Store or by emailing rsoll@lsgp.ca Come learn, taste and enjoy!
Baseline Wine and I met up again to pair some chocolate and wine again (tough job I know!) and here are some new winners! The pairings include three flavours from the Nostalgia 2013 Collection and a couple of artisan chocolate bars. Here are the recommendations: – Old Fashioned Root Beer Float and Peller Ice Cuvee …
Top 5 tips on pairing chocolate and wine: 1) The best way to pair chocolate and wine is to first taste them separately, and then taste them together (take a small piece of chocolate, coat your tongue, and once there is only a little bit left, take a sip of wine). This will give …
