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3 Classic Easter Treats for Every Basket

Spring is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. However, when it comes to Easter, sometimes we just want to stick with tradition. Those old family recipes passed down from generation to generation make us feel warm and fuzzy inside, and that is no different when it comes to the sweet treats we put in our Easter baskets. Check out these three classic Easter chocolates that have proven year after year to put a spring in your step!

Traditional Window Boxed Eggs

 

Hand-rolled and decorated with a sugar flower, Traditional Window Boxed Eggs have been a beloved Easter classic for decades. Delicious filled centers are rolled into an egg shape. Then they are doused in milk or dark chocolate and topped with a sugar flower before being boxed up. Flavors range from Coconut Cream to Fruit & Nut, from Peanut Butter to Vanilla Butter Cream, and are even available in 4oz., 8oz., and an amazing 16oz. sizes!

Old-Fashioned Handmade Eggs

Nothing says “yum” like handmade chocolate covered Easter eggs! Either coconut cream or peanut butter is hand rolled into bite-sized pieces, and then they are coated with the most delectable chocolate. Available in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and even White Confectionary, our 24-ct. handmade classic egg boxes are the perfect addition to any Easter gathering.

 

Solid Chocolate Bunnies

When you think of Easter, you think of chocolate bunnies. It’s as simple as that! There is no Easter treat more recognizable than a chocolate bunny made from solid milk chocolate or white confectionary. You can even get them in a sugar-free option! Ranging from bite-sized bunnies to large shareable rabbits, Asher’s has chocolate Easter bunnies in every size you could need.

 

It’s time of year that we all look forward to filling our Easter baskets full of classic goodies. You can rely on Asher’s Chocolate Co. to have all the timeless chocolates from your childhood. Be sure to grab your springtime favorites before they’re gone by calling Asher’s at 855-8-ASHERS or visiting us online at ashers.com!

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Step into Spring: Staying Healthy and Still Enjoying Chocolate

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Staying healthy takes work. You need to eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest, and reduce your stress. Some believe that part of this means denying yourself of foods that you enjoy. Did you know that you can enjoy chocolate and still enjoy a healthy lifestyle? Yes, it’s true!

Chocolate is plant based, so it does provide health benefits such as flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. These antioxidants, in turn, help to protect the body from many age related conditions like heart disease, and contribute to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol as well as promoting the balance of certain hormones. They are found in many foods, including blueberries, strawberries, and tomatoes. However, dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants – almost eight times more than are in strawberries – giving us a great reason to eat our chocolate! Continue reading Step into Spring: Staying Healthy and Still Enjoying Chocolate

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4 Amazing Marshmallow Combinations to Try

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Marshmallow is the sweet that often gets overlooked unless it’s used to top off a cup of cocoa. This saddens us, because a soft, homemade marshmallow is quite unlike anything you’d buy in a bag.

 

So, we’d like to highlight a few flavor profiles that you just have to try! Some are new recipes, and some are old, but Asher’s would never lead you wrong. Discover ways to sample each of these by adding them to your baking repertoire, or by trying one of our own confections combining marsh with something special, and chocolate – always with chocolate!

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5 Irresistible Sugar Free Chocolate Treats for Diabetics

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Good sugar free gourmet chocolates aren’t exactly easy to find! Maybe this is why Asher’s line of sugar free chocolate bars and candies are so popular. These treats make excellent gifts and snacks for chocolate lovers with special dietary needs.

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DIY Chocolate Covered Wedding Favors

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Wedding favors are a small thank you to your guests for attending in support of your marriage. They’re intended to be small tokens to take home after your wedding. Many couples personalize with their names and wedding date. Usually the chosen don’t hold much meaning for the guests and get thrown out the next morning. Engraved shot glasses or coasters aren’t items that many people care to display in their home. With our ever-growing desire for clutter-minimalism, these are losing their allure.

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Storing Chocolate in Summer’s Heat

kid with melted chocolate on hands and faceYou’ve loved chocolate your entire life but there is a pretty good chance that you have been storing it incorrectly, especially in the hot summer months. You wouldn’t want it to melt, especially before you get it in your mouth!

Be it gourmet chocolate, like Asher’s, or more mainstream brands, chocolate always has the same basic properties. These properties are what make it very sensitive to heat and humidity. Below are some of the most important facts about storing chocolate so you can always have the freshest flavor that you have paid for. Continue reading Storing Chocolate in Summer’s Heat

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Top 3 Mouthwatering Sweet and Savory Treats

 

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Chocolate is available in so many varieties that even the toughest candy critic may find it difficult to refuse some form of it. Combining luscious milk or dark chocolate with salty snacks makes it twice as irresistible, offering a completely new experience. Salty snacks such as potato chips, pretzels, and nuts can be dunked in chocolate to create an enjoyable salty-sweet flavor. The crisp saltiness enhances and brings an exciting contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.

Salty snack lovers will find that the chocolate brings out the distinctive flavor of their favorite finger food. Those who are passionate about chocolate will enjoy the new blend of flavors. Below, you’ll find some of the world’s most sensationally addictive salty treats for any chocolate lover.

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Asher’s Top 10 Chocolate Covered Treats of 2013

As we look back on 2013 and all the great memories we created, it’s hard not to think about all the delicious candy that we made at Asher’s this year. This year we made well over 8.5 million pounds of chocolate, all while staying true to the same recipes we’ve been using for over 100 years! That must mean our recipes stand the test of time! Take a look at what our top ten chocolate covered treats were for 2013 and why our customers enjoy them so much. Continue reading Asher’s Top 10 Chocolate Covered Treats of 2013