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| - Chocolate. The mere word evokes lustful sentiments and feelings of intense desire. Chocolate is more than just a form of sugary sustenance; it is an encapsulation of all that is good in the world. Chocolate can no longer be classified as a type of food, but rather a delicious manifestation of human emotion, a symbol of contentment. Lucky for us, a select number of individuals were placed on this earth to spread this embodiment of delectation. One such contributor performs her mouthwatering magic right here in Madison, concocting gourmet chocolates at one of the tastiest shops in town: Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier.
Gail Ambrosius, founder of the shop, has been sharing her passion for chocolate with the Madison community since 2004, when she opened Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier. Since then, chocolate has become a way of life for Ambrosius. She learned much about the chocolate craft when she went to France to learn from the esteemed Valhrona and Cluizel chocolatiers. As a result, her chocolates have received wide acclaim. In fact, her shop earned the title of America's "Best Little Box of Chocolates" on the Food Network, wherein Alton Brown's film crew came to the shop for a whole day of filming.
Over the years, her shop has become a beloved installment in Madison's Atwood neighborhood, earning praise for its innovative flavor combinations and its commitment to artfully crafted chocolates. Ambrosius has melded outlandish ingredients with fresh chocolate in her acclaimed truffle collection, some of which include:
Sweet Curry with Saffron
Lemongrass with Ginger
Shiitake Mushroom
Rose
Earl Grey
A few of her most popular flavors--Lucille's Vanilla and Caramel Sprinkled with Grey Salt--are similarly transporting, albeit a bit more traditional. Whether it's exotic or conventional chocolates you seek, know that Gail Ambrosius is here to satisfy.
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