The Jelly Belly touring bus is making a special appearance at Asher’s Chocolates with a host of fun activities.
After traveling more than 8,000 miles last year the touring jelly bean experts are at it again. They will share insider secrets to the making of Jelly Belly® jelly beans, the iconic bean that spread sweetness around the world during the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Continue reading Jelly Belly On Tour Visits Asher’s
In honor of National Candy Month, we recently sat down with our Souderton Retail Store Manager, Emma Hodgson, to ask her some questions about our retail store and her experience with Asher’s.
Emma first started working at Asher’s, October 31, 1998. While she didn’t dress up for Halloween, she definitely might have had a touch of black nail polish and sparkles in her hair from a party the night before. Emma remembers thinking on her first day “I get to work with candy all day long!” Coming from the insurance industry, it was quite a welcome change. While guests are not allowed on the factory floor, a 100’ viewing corridor offers a birds-eye view of candy moving along the belt and passing through a constant flow of chocolate. One can also come and enjoy a self-guided multi-media tour explaining the process of making our delicious treats.
Continue reading Q & A Session: Emma Hodgson, Souderton Retail Store Manager
Dating back at least 3,000 years, Egyptian hieroglyphics provide proof that sugar confectionery existed as an art form. The Romans viewed a confectioner as a highly skilled craftsman. In fact, their regard for these culinary artisans was so great that they created a confectioner’s kitchen. As a result, the kitchen was complete with pots, pans and other utensils that were similar to their modern counterparts. Continue reading The History of Candy and American Candy Companies
We’re so overwhelmed by the amount of people that have participated in our Snack Attack Gift Tray chocolate giveaway – thank you! If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, there’s still time. Just sign up for our newsletter and you’ll be entered to win! Don’t forget to share the giveaway with your friends too!
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Graduation is a celebration that fills any student with well-earned pride. The days and weeks leading up to graduation can be extra stressful! Cramming for finals and frantically finishing papers at the end of a term often means a lot of convenience food. Before you kick off the diploma walk with a generic gift basket of clothes or bath products, why not go for the “A” and snag a chocolate gift basket instead? Even something as simple as Asher’s Milk and Dark Chocolate Assortment can be a sensational treat for a tired but happy graduate that’s been living on ramen noodles and five hours of sleep. Continue reading Chocolate Graduation Treats from Asher’s
Chocolate has always been a decadent and indulgent treat. We view eating chocolate as a reward for a job well done or as a pick-me-up when feeling down. The sweet taste and indulgent reputation makes a gourmet gift basket filled with chocolate the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Asher’s is in the business of combining the finest quality chocolate with elegant wrapping piled high in a gift basket. Our gifts are perfect show the woman in your life just how much she is appreciated. Continue reading Chocolate: The Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day
French cuisine is synonymous with culinary luxury, and chocolate is part of that. Rich chocolate mousse and chocolate éclairs are famous chocolate creations from in France. Interestingly enough, the chocolate truffle comes out of that same tradition of culinary greatness among patissiers.
Asher’s own Jeff Asher and Bob English traveled to White Marsh Mall in Maryland to attend the Boscov’s VIP Day Event. Several times a year, the Boscov’s stores invite their vendors to come in and present their products with in-store demonstrations, games, giveaways and sales. Boscov’s selects one store as the featured store. That’s where Jeff and Bob went to show off their talents. Continue reading Asher’s at Boscov’s VIP Day Event
The pretzel is a beloved favorite snack food that has a long, mysterious history. Although the exact origins and date of creation are not entirely understood, the pretzel has made its mark on history throughout the ages, and as such has developed in different ways. Continue reading The History of the Chocolate Covered Pretzel
At Asher’s, family is incredibly important to us and what better day than Mother’s Day to show your mom just how much you appreciate everything she does. Not sure what to give her this Mother’s Day? Don’t worry; Asher’s is here to help! Below are some top selections we think mom would love to indulge in. Continue reading Indulge Mom with Asher’s this Mother’s Day
