The Inside Scoop of Choc.OH.lat
Julee and I were ecstatic to be invited to the home of Anne-Marie Constable, owner of Choc.OH.lat, to learn from this well-known Philadelphian edible expressions creator. We wanted to bring you the inside scoop of how Anne-Marie creates these delicious chocolate treats!
Meet Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie is the creator and owner of Choc.OH.lat. She is the reason why the chocolate is so freaking good. She is the spirit behind every bite and makes sure the experience is full of chocolate perfection that only someone who has mastered the skills that she has could possibly provide. Her story is a classic American one. Just started doing it for herself and next thing you know the Eagles and Boeing are calling her up. She has won Philly Happening and Philly.com's Reader's Choice Award in 2016 and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
She begun her Choc.Oh.lat journey 6 years ago when her mother asked her to make treats for her own Baby Shower. They she began to network (if you met Anne-Marie you would understand why this comes naturally to her).
She has become one of the best Chocolate makers in Philadelphia and it was such an honor for us to learn from her!
How the Chocolate is Made?
Well... Chocolate magicians like Anne-Marie can't give away all her secrets but lucky for you we were able to see parts of how she creates such delicious and beautiful chocolate delights.
1. She uses Merckens Chocolate which she melts down. You can see white, milk and dark chocolate but we melted down milk chocolate because that is my favorite!
2. Dip your treats like pretzels (my favorite), rice crispy treats, graham crackers and strawberries (Julee's favorite) into the melted chocolate. This is not as easy as it sounds! Don't be fouled. It takes concentration.
3. Then we took those delicious treats and dipped them in M&Ms, sprinkles, Jimmies, and Hath Bar Crunch to make Gourmet Chocolate Pretzels. These types of treats that are dipped in chocolate with another topping are called Gourmet! You have to do this quickly before the chocolate begins to harden! They must get into the fridge quickly so they set correctly!
Anne-Marie makes sure that all her chocolate is created to perfection. She also made this adorable chocolate unicorn in front of us. Although, we won't give away how she makes these incredibly detailed chocolates we will say they taste amazing!
Chocolate Creations and Gift Baskets!
Anne-Marie is also known for her gift baskets! She makes customized baskets like this one below. She will create a basket or gift totally to your liking like this one full of Unicorns! I bet some lucky gal is going to love this basket full of chocolate, candy and magic!
Some of her clients include BOEING helicopters, Spirit of Philadelphia, Hilton's Inn at Penn, University of Penn and, of course our most beloved team: Philadelphia Eagles!
Before we go we should also mention that Anne-Marie caters! She is available for weddings, corporate events and much more!
Candy Buffets? Wait What?
Wait a minute! Anne-Marie does Candy Buffets at her house during the holidays, Valentines Day and Easter? OMG! That is right. You can go over and see her incredible creations and pick out exactly what you would like for your special someone or for your whole family!
During these holidays, she takes her dining room and transforms it into a candy shop! (Her kids call it the Chocolate Room)! Don't miss out on this amazing Philadelphia tradition! You can contact her HERE to find out where and when!
A BIG THANKS to Anne-Marie and her wonderful family for inviting us into their home to experience a true Choc.Oh.lat adventure!
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