O&CO. Spring Collection

OCO Spring 2013 POS picture onlyMade exclusively for O&CO. by renowned Chocolatier Diane Pinder, each chocolate is hand-made in small batches, using O&CO. olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sea salts.

Finished in natural vegetable colorants and absent of artificial preservatives, these artisanal chocolates are a very special treat for you or your very special someone.  Individual pieces are shown from left to right; 2 each in a box of 6 pieces:

Pistachio Praline: A creation of two layers: crunchy pistachio praline topped with a layer of O&CO. Pistachio Pate A Tartiner and white chocolate, enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with a roasted pistachio nut.

Mandarin Orange: A ganache center made with O&CO. Mandarin Olive Oil and dark chocolate, enrobed in dark chocolate and hand decorated with natural orange color.

Balsamic Caramel: Small batch soft caramel made with honey rather than corn syrup, O&CO. sea salt and O&CO. balsamic vinegar that imparts a slightly sweet flavor similar to port wine.

Click here to order online or click on the Boutique Locator to find your local O&CO.

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Diane’s Custom Valentine’s Chocolates at O&CO. Boutiques

OCO VDayIf you are out and about shopping, then you have another opportunity to get your loved one a wonderful box of custom chocolates that Diane has crafted exclusively for Mediterranean Food Merchant O&CO.

Using O&CO. specialty olive oils, sea salts and balsamic vinegars, Diane offers three very special chocolate hearts. Shown right to left: balsamic caramel with sea salt, balsamic, olive oil & sea salt. These chocolates will be a welcome gift and are a great addition to an O&CO. gift basket.

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Valentine’s Day Collection

rosepistachio250Our regular customers look forward to wonderful chocolate delights when Diane’s creative side charges forward, including her eagerly awaited, annual Valentine’s Day Collection.

Five very special chocolates are included in this collection, incorporating flavors from absinthe liquor, to grapefruit and pistachio. Each piece is lovingly crafted and finished with hand-applied details such as real 24 caret gold flecks and white chocolate roses blushed with natural vegetable colorant (shown right).

Express your true love with these truly artisanal custom chocolates. Click on the button below to learn about the full collection and make your purchase.

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Upcoming Events

Diane will be on the Culinary Stage at the Philadelphia Home Show on Saturday Feb 2 at 3pm where she will be speaking about local honey and chocolate, perfect together. Learn more at… http://www.phillyhomeshow.com/PHS/AtTheShow/300.aspx
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Simply Art and Framing on February 13. Pick your own chocolates for your Valentine, 4pm to 8pm. Directions at… http://goo.gl/maps/CbFSw
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Wine and Chocolate Weekend at Alba Vineyard, February 9th & 10th from Noon to 5pm and February 16th & 17th from Noon to 5pm. Learn more at… http://www.albavineyard.com/calendar.php

Final Events for 2012

snowman250Diane will be participating at four more great holiday events this year.  Why not get out and about for some fun and great stocking stuffers from the artisan Chocolatier of New Jersey?

Williams-Sonoma
Friday, December 14th, 12pm – 4pm
Diane will be at the Williams-Sonoma in the Short Hills Mall with a selection of her renowned chocolates.
Click here for directions to the Short Hills Mall.

Cherry Grove Farm, SlowFood Winter Market
Saturday, December 15th, 11am – 3pm
Diane will be at Cherry Grove Farm for the SlowFood Winter Market.  In addition to Diane’s exquisite chocolates, you may also shop from a variety of other artisanal products from cheese, eggs, and meats, to handmade soaps and beeswax products.
Click here for more information and directions to Cherry Grove Farm.

 

And the Last Events for 2012….

Simply Arts & Framing
Saturday, December 22nd, 10am – 2pm
Pick your own box of chocolates from a selection of Diane’s favorites.
Click here for directions to Simply.

Alba Vineyards, Red Raspberry Wine Release
Saturday, December 22nd & Sunday December, 23rd, Noon to 5pm
Just in time for the holidays, Alba’s favorite Red Raspberry wine is back on the shelf.  Wine tastings paired with small bites and cellar tour for $10 per person.  Reservations are not required unless you would like to book a private tour and tasting (4 or more people).  Diane will be offering samples of her gourmet bars made with Alba’s Raspberry wine and selling some last-minute stocking stuffers.
Click here for more information.
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