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Chocolate Bunnies—An Easter Favorite!

Asher’s fans truly are the best!

We received the most endearing letter last month from an Asher’s customer about our chocolate bunnies. Beth Ziegler wrote in to thank us for the giant chocolate bunny her sons won in our contest last Easter.

 

a boy and his giant chocolate bunny

 

Beth tells the story best:

“I wanted to send my sincere gratitude for the 25-pound Milk Chocolate Bunny that was won by my brother, Bill H., last Easter.

I actually remember seeing it on display and thought, ‘Wow, that bunny is HUGE. I wonder who is going to win that.” I never dreamed it would soon be coming home with me!“

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National Potato Chip Day: Nine Things to Know

chocolate covered potato chips

In honor of National Potato Chip Day, we’ve got some wild and weird facts about America’s favorite snack food. Enjoy!

 

-To start, President Thomas Jefferson introduced fried potatoes to America first. He did this after trying the delicacy in France.

-Potato chips lovers originally called them “Saratoga Chips”

-Favorite chip flavors vary around the world: spaghetti (France), seaweed (Hong Kong), roast chicken (Ireland), oregano (Greece), mayonnaise (Japan), and mint (India).

-Yukon Gold potatoes make the very best potato chips.

-The British often call potato chips “crisps” and French fries “chips”. Got that?

-During the Alaskan Klondike gold rush, high Vitamin C content made potatoes highly valued. Consequently, miners traded gold for potatoes.

-After death, the man who invented the Pringles can was cremated. Additionally, his family buried his ashes in a Pringles can.

-Manufacturers slice regular potato chips to less than 1/10 of an inch. Ridged chips, like those used in our Chocolate Covered Potato Chips, are four times thicker than regular potato chips.

-Interestingly, the potato was the first vegetable Astronauts grew in space.

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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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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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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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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

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Celebrate Hanukkah with Delicious Chocolate Covered Kosher Treats

Whether you’re seeking sweet chocolate covered treats for your own family for Hanukkah, or you’re looking for an appropriate gift for a co-worker, friend or family member that keeps kosher, finding a wide selection of candy can be difficult. When browsing kosher candy, it’s important to pick a supplier that uses certifications for clarity and trustworthiness.
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