Fran’s Chocolates—The Perfect Holiday IndulgenceDecember 15, 2011
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With a name like Fran’s Chocolates, you’ve got to wonder about the woman behind the chocolate. Fran, by all accounts, is an artist, a chocolate maker, and wave-maker: “A visit to Paris inspired her European-like passion for pure flavors and simple, yet exquisite ingredients. She opened her first patisserie and chocolate shop twenty-five years ago to share that philosophy of joie-de-vivre. Many confections later, she has been credited for sparking the artisan chocolate renaissance in the United States, and is considered one of the best chocolatiers in the nation.” Talk about an endorsement!
And it’s not just us and Fran’s who think so! Fran’s treats have been touted as the “the President’s [Obama’s] favorite from the campaign trail.” It’s also said to be TV chef Ina Garten’s “candy of choice, dark-chocolate-covered caramels with sea salt from Fran’s Chocolates.” And it’s no wonder they’re getting all this attention. Fran’s maintains the flavor and quality of their chocolates through small batch production and by selecting all natural, and when possible, organic ingredients, including organic sugar and almonds. They partner with local Washington State and Oregon farms for many ingredients including organic cream and butter.
Now you can try this darling of the center stage right here at GreenAcres! Try Fran’s Gold Bars and GoldBites™: made with soft, slow-cooked caramel and roasted nuts, then drenched in dark chocolate. Try them in Almond or in Macadamia! These delectable delights make decadent stocking stuffers, are a star at intimate holiday gatherings, or the perfect way to just say ‘Happy Holidays!” to the people you love…and don’t forget some for yourself!
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