Blog Growth Stunted by Chocolate

Since we started our chocolate company last year, I've had very little time to dedicate to the care and feeding of this blog. I wanted to apologize for that and let you know that this situation is more than likely to continue.

(Photo of us in our kitchen taken by Jen Rynda).

As a small consolation, here is a summary of our latest chocolate achievements:

• We launched our online store in November 2007: www.hedonistchocolates.com.


• We had an amazing Holiday season as the result of our first appearance on TV (view footage), our unique Holiday Truffle Collection (Champagne Pomegranate, Egg Nog, Fig, Ginger Molasses and Orange Clove), new line of Drinking Chocolates, and the support of our friends and family.


• Our Valentine's season was boosted by some outstanding press coverage in Rochester Magazine (pdf) and the Democrat & Chronicle, another TV appearance; an aggressive tasting schedule and two collections that got everybody talking: Valentine's Spice and Raspberry Love


• Our company is becoming more well known in Rochester, resulting in partnerships with some of the most respected businesses in the area such as Wine Sense, Craft Company No. 6, Mann's Jewelers and Arena's Florist.

We're very proud of all that we've been able to accomplish in such a short time. We couldn't have done it without a lot of support from our family, friends and community. We've just finished up with Easter which wasn't a big holiday for us this year and are moving on to Mother's and Father's day as well as thinking about our summer collection.

I'll try to update the blog when I can, but I can't promise to do it with any regularity. The best way to know what is going on with us right now is to check the website www.hedonistchocolates.com and join our company mailing list.