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The Best Chocolates for Your Easter Basket

Each year, we get excited for Springtime and Easter, looking forward to warmer weather, budding flowers, and some special treats in our Easter baskets! But where did the idea of Easter chocolates and baskets come from?

 

Asher's Chocolate Co. Easter Basket with easter chocolates like bunnies, eggs, nonpareils, and peeps!

The Easter Bunny brings these baskets to mark the end of Lenten fasting, giving us some special goodies to feast on for Easter. Traditionally, these baskets are filled to the brim with the perfect indulgence: chocolate! Here at Asher’s Chocolates, we take pride in making Easter classics that will surely put a smile on your face. Keep reading for classics that are not only delicious but are beautiful and will make the perfect Easter chocolates gift or basket-filler!

1. Chocolate Bunnies

 

Perhaps the most popular and recognizable Easter treat, solid and hollow moulded chocolate bunnies are a must for your Easter basket. Ranging in size, shapes, and type of chocolate, the adorable bunnies are fun and yummy. Kids and adults alike will love how festive and stunning these treats can be!

2. Milk Chocolate Dipped Peeps

 

Nothing says “Springtime” and “Easter” like Peeps! And why not make them even better by dipping them in our creamy milk chocolate? Peeps are an Easter staple, and no basket is complete without these colorful, sugary chicks.

3. Classic Filled Eggs

 

Our 1oz., 4oz., 8oz., and 16oz. filled eggs have been a must for Easter baskets for decades. These gorgeous treats are the height of indulgence and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Available in several sizes, these eggs are large enough to share, if you even want to! We even have a wide range of flavors, from Peanut Butter to Coconut Cream. With so many options, there is one for everyone!

4. Nonpareils

 

Nonpareils are not only the perfect day-to-day snack, but they also make a beautiful Easter goody! Our Easter milk and dark chocolate nonpareils are decorated with colorful pastel candy seeds; not to mention they brighten up this classic standard. So delicious, you may just want to hide them from the kids!

5. Mini Chocolate Smothered Pretzels

 

Another one our classics that has had an Easter makeover is our Mini Pretzels! Adding festive pastel striping transforms these everyday classics into the perfect addition for an Easter basket. Sweet and salty, our pretzels satisfy every craving and taste like Springtime!

 

Overall, Easter is swiftly approaching, and we all look forward to our baskets full of goodies. No matter what, you can count on Asher’s Chocolate Co. to have all of the classics your looking for, as well as new twists on old favorites. Moreover, we can make your Easter chocolates baskets for you, including all of the tasty classic you want! Be sure to stock before these seasonal treats are gone by calling us at 855-8-ASHERS or visiting us online at ashers.com!

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Top Easter Gifts from Asher’s

easter basketWith Easter just around the corner, it is time to start thinking of bunnies, baby chicks, and chocolate! Putting together Easter baskets and getting yummy Easter gifts are two of the most fun parts of the holiday.

There are many creative ways that you can celebrate Easter and by letting Asher’s be a part of your festivities you can rest assured that you will have a top quality product made from the freshest, purest ingredients. Continue reading Top Easter Gifts from Asher’s

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Celebrate Holidays with Chocolate for Diabetics

When most people are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, they are afraid that their days of enjoying delectable desserts are over. However, companies such as Asher’s Chocolate Co. understand that an occasional splurge is good for the soul. Therefore, they have developed desserts for diabetics that taste indistinguishable from their sugar-laden counterparts. Overall, Asher’s fine desserts for those who need to keep blood sugar levels in mind will satisfy any sweet tooth. Here are five of them.

1. Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bars

Asher’s Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bars come individually wrapped and ready to savor plain or used in place of regular dark chocolate in baking projects. Its creamy texture Continue reading Celebrate Holidays with Chocolate for Diabetics

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Top Five Gifts For Graduates

Preschool graduate surrounded by proud family

Graduation Day

Graduation Day is the culmination of lots of hard work (some more than others)!

Regardless of the time it took to reach graduation, your loved one has earned that diploma! It is a day for loved ones to celebrate the importance of education and moving on to the next step in life.

Family support goes a long way here. Sharing your sense of pride and accomplishment shows the graduate those values that your family deems important. No matter where the transition takes him, mental preparation will give him or her the longest-lasting value.

As your young relatives set out to take on the world, encourage them with inspirational quotes or a small gift instead of cash. For young people, motivation goes much further than cash!

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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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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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Chocolate Graduation Treats from Asher’s

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

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Chocolate: The Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day

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