Fair Trade Festival at Rainbow Blossom

Rainbow Blossom (on Lexington Rd.) is hosting an event Saturday, May 9th, to bring to light the need for fair trade and we are glad to be a small part of this festival. Fair Trade is a simple concept of providing reasonable wages to growers and trade's people for their goods and services. Some local businesses that support the initiatives of fair trade will be represented. Heine Bros., Rainbow Blossom, Coco's Chocolate Café and several others will have booths to showcase some of the things we make using fair trade items. Come out and I'm sure you'll see why it's better to buy local.

DerbyTime

Derby is finally here! The weather is always a joker when it comes to getting out and watching the races. The horses and mint juleps are what people crave this time of year. Fine chocolate is also popular not just in winter but all year. At Coco's, we have everything from our Drinking Chocolate to Ice Creams. Back this year, Vanilla Affogatos (chilled espresso served with our homemade vanilla ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shakes). This is served in a martini glass to accommodate a rather large drink/dessert. Enjoy the Derby and stop by afterwards for something cool and chocolatey while you're here.

Gift Boxes Available NOW...yes, you can afford these!

Holiday Gift Boxes are available now at Coco's Chocolate Café. This year we wanted to offer more options to our customers. We have something for most any budget from large gift boxes to petite fondues to gourmet chocolate chunk cookies. We are also taking custom orders for chocolate dipped strawberries or any of our other desserts for office or dinner parties. Call today for more information at 502-454-9810 or email at CocoCafe@bellsouth.net.

Large Gift Boxes: $48.00

- 12 pc box of chocolates

- Gourmet chocolate chunk cookies

- Petite fondue and imprinted Coco's Chocolaté Cafe mug

- Chocolate dipped almond pralines

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Medium Gift Boxes: $42.00

- 9 pc box of chocolates

- Gourmet chocolate chunk cookies

- Petite fondue and imprinted Coco's Chocolaté Cafe mug

- Chocolate dipped almond pralines

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Small Gift Boxes: $22.00

- 4 pc box of chocolates with a choice of ONE of these

- Gourmet chocolate chunk cookies, or

- Petite fondue and imprinted Coco's Chocolaté Cafe mug, or

- Chocolate dipped almond pralines

Chocolate Dipped Almond Pralines

Petite Fondue with Coco's Chocolate Café Mug

Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Peppermint Dream

Peppermint Dream is a mint infused center with a dark and white shell. The inspiration was from last year when we had a classic snowfall day and somebody suggested I should have peppermint with my chocolates. Most places I visit have peppermint bark or some sort, which has many variations. I wanted something unique with a familiar taste. So, this year I've combined peppermint with a nice white chocolate and added a dark covering...it's a great blend of opposite chocolate flavors. This is one of our favorite holiday treats! Thank you Mrs. Talbert for writing in with your question...

Chocolate Rose

Roses are the one flower that most people can agree upon - they inspire warm feelings; they have vibrant colors; they are gorgeous...At Coco's Chocolate Café we are trying to capture that kind of inspiration with a unique rose of our own - the Chocolate Rose. It's molded with the delicate beauty of the real thing. But, our roses have one property that's not found in any other, you can eat ours!

Order one or a dozen now for upcoming holidays. Available in White and Red too. Call for pricing, 502-454-9810 or email at the side link.

Bourbon Balls

Bourbon Balls can be made in several different ways. The most common that I found is with a soft interior, confectioner's sugar coating on the exterior, and a lot of bourbon all the way through...

There's no right or wrong way when it comes to fashioning the best bourbon ball. What I think separates good from wow, is the bourbon itself and of course the chocolate used! After a few taste tests, we've landed on a milk chocolate hard shell with a soft textured center. The intensity of bourbon flavor is about 7 out of 10. It's milder than some people are used to when they think of bourbon balls. I think the flavor should be a compliment to the chocolate not a distraction. One of my customers suggested we invest in a really good bourbon. I took them up on it and realized it does make our bourbon balls taste better. To add a finishing touch, pecans are surrounding the crown of the chocolate to give it good texture.

Exotique

Good Day to All,

It has been a while since I blogged about chocolate. So today I wanted to continue with a little update. There are a lot of things happening at Coco's Chocolate Cafe going into the fall. This Friday, example, we are part of Bardstown Bound's "Boofest" (read all about it at http://bardstownbound.com/press.html). It is a fun night of scarying little ones both big and small....

One question that I get from people when I meet them outside of the cafe is, "What do your chocolates look like?" We do have a menu that describes the chocolates. But, I think a picture to put with the chocolates would be worthwhile. To that end, I want to introduce each chocolate and tell you what makes it special.

Exotique

This chocolate has a glossy milk chocolate exterior shaped into a heart. The inside has a silky smooth ganache infused with passionfruit and mango. With that combination, you get a tangy bite at the beginning with a fruity aftertaste that will leave you with the sensation of something truly exotic.