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The History of Chocolate Cherry Cordials

Chocolate cherry cordials have a long history with the holiday season. However, their role has changed over the years as traditions have evolved and adapted to suit the times. Today, you can find chocolate cherry cordials in stores across the country. They typically appear during the winter season, especially for Christmas and Valentine’s Day. This decadent candy has been around for several hundred years, however, and its creators were not exactly professional chocolatiers. Here is a quick look at the history of chocolate cherry cordials, from their seedy origins to their classic contemporary status. Continue reading The History of Chocolate Cherry Cordials

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Christmas Chocolate from Asher’s Chocolate Co.

Merry Christmas from Asher's Chocolate Co.

‘Tis the season, and Merry Christmas from all of us at Asher’s Chocolate Co.!

We are wishing you all the best this holiday season. Gather with your loved ones, share a piece of Christmas chocolate, and be merry. At Asher’s, we have everything you need to entertain and enjoy the holidays. From Seasonally decorated 3-ring Gourmet Pretzels, to green and red seeded Nonpareils, you can be sure that everyone will be in the spirit.

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From Delivery Driver to Assistant Distribution Manager: One Employee’s Story

Here at Asher’s, we love for you to meet the staff! Brian Derstine started working at Asher’s Chocolates Co. in April 1995. Asher’s hired as a delivery driver and then promoted to assistant distribution manager after 6 months. As assistant distribution manager, Brian, helps direct and schedule shipment activities to consumers, helps coordinate shipments of outbound product, maintains a safe working environment for employees and most importantly, he makes sure your chocolate arrives to you in perfect condition. Continue reading From Delivery Driver to Assistant Distribution Manager: One Employee’s Story

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Chocolate Treats For Kids Only

Everybody loves chocolate and candy treats and this Christmas, chocolate will undoubtedly be part of your celebration. Chocolate covered treats also make an easy gift to give to family and friends! Don’t just stock up on adult-only treats, though. Discover chocolate covered treats created with kids in mind. Get ready to share these special kid-only treats with all the children on your gift list this holiday. Continue reading Chocolate Treats For Kids Only

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How to Make Your Own Peppermint Bark

From music to movies and decorations to songs, holiday traditions are both numerous and vast. The same can be said about the food typically served at this time of year, particularly when it comes to treats. Few people can resist indulging themselves during the holidays. If you like to make decisions with your sweet tooth, you can choose from an array of items including candy canes, fudge, peanut brittle, homemade cookies, pies and much, much more.

Creating your own candy can sometimes be a complicated endeavor, because of the special items required, such as double boilers, thermometers and other tools typically reserved for confectioners, but don’t let these new cooking methods deter you from trying your own hand. You can make several holiday treats easily at home, even if you’re a novice chef. Continue reading How to Make Your Own Peppermint Bark

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Asher’s Top Chocolate Stocking Stuffers

During the holiday season, presents don’t have to be limited to large items under the tree. Chocolate stocking stuffers can be just as exciting and interesting as the wrapped gifts. When searching for the perfect small gift, consider placing a few sweet treats into the stockings this year. Asher’s has a variety of options to choose from: Continue reading Asher’s Top Chocolate Stocking Stuffers

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Top Five Chocolate Covered Kosher Treats for Hanukkah

As the holidays approach, it is important to start finding the best gifts for loved ones. Hanukkah gifts would not be complete without kosher chocolate covered treats from Asher’s Chocolate, that all loved ones can enjoy. Chocolate is always a sweet treat that is a perfect gift during the holiday.

During Hanukkah, finding the right chocolate covered treat may seem difficult. Each family member may have a different preference for chocolate, which makes it hard to find the right option. Fortunately, assorted boxes of chocolate from Asher’s Chocolate are a great solution. Continue reading Top Five Chocolate Covered Kosher Treats for Hanukkah

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Think You’re Asher’s Biggest Fan? Hit us With Your Best Shot!

Prove you’re Asher’s biggest fan and participate in our Chocolate Lover’s contest. Take your best selfie or send in a picture of your children with their favorite Asher’s chocolate treats and you’ll be entered to win a Chocolate Lover Gift Tray (don’t worry – it comes in both dark and milk chocolate). Please see below for complete contest rules and information on how to submit your photos. Continue reading Think You’re Asher’s Biggest Fan? Hit us With Your Best Shot!

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Celebrate Early this Year with Hanukkah Chocolate!

Most of the holidays celebrated in western culture are observed on the same calendar date every year. Halloween is always on October 31; Christmas is always on December 25, and the Fourth of July — well, that one explains itself.

However, we celebrate other holidays on dates that fluctuate every year. For example, we hold Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. Hanukkah can be even tougher to remember. Its dates of observance are based off a lunar calendar, unlike other holidays. Continue reading Celebrate Early this Year with Hanukkah Chocolate!

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Chocolate Covered Treats on Halloween

The traditions of Halloween are familiar and fun. Dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and of course the treasure trove of candy at the end of the night are just some of the best parts. Halloween treats have taken many new and exciting forms since their humble beginnings. How then, did we get from baked goods to the wrapped candies that we know today? The answer is a complex one indeed. Continue reading Chocolate Covered Treats on Halloween