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| - WHAM! As soon as you walk through the door, you'll get hit with the scent of chocolate. It envelops you and makes you salivate. This isn't like the sterile smell of walking into waxy Godiva at the mall. This is an all-encompassing chocolate experience-- enhanced by an owner who clearly has a passion for the stuff.
In the first 5 minutes, I learned the Hawaii is the only state in the US to grow chocolate (or what is it, cocoa beans?), flavors permeate fats like oils and cream, and their truffles contain no stabilizers. Fascinating!
On this particular evening, I was looking for cake in a jar for gifts-- but because of the busy holiday season, the shop had run out. No fear, I picked out a few truffles/caramels (including coconut and ginger). The truffles never made it home. The ginger was nicely flavored and truly melted as soon as you put it on your tongue.
The truffles aren't as big as the typical large 50-cent vending machine gumball size-- more like in-between the small and large gumball size. But that's all you need. They're rich and yummy.
You won't find an enormous selection, but if you ask about any product, the owner will know everything about it. (The mini packaged chocolate squares I bought? Created by some ivy league braniacs who turned their skills into chocolate making!) It makes you feel good about buying local.
PS: I was told the truffle flavors rotate a few times a year, and are oftentimes chosen/selected from customer feedback. (Basil? Did I hear you say basil? I want one! How about rosemary or passion fruit poppy seed?)
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