What if at some point, Betsy and Tacy had moved their families back to Deep Valley and bought the candy store from Mrs. Chubbock? They clear out the last lonely chocolate men and jawbreakers, and instead stock handcrafted truffles and sweets? Betsy still writes, and Tacy is still busy with the babies, but they set aside some time each day to indulge in a little "Everything Pudding" experimentation with fine chocolate, fresh cream and butter and delicious flavorings. (I guess we should also assume Tib is in charge of the test kitchen!)
Maybe they'd call their company Velvet Truffles, after the luxurious mouthfeel of the fresh chocolates?
Velvet Truffles is the sweet concoction of Jennifer Emery and Kelly Burgess Mayer. It is indeed hard for them to remember a time when they were not friends, and their chocolate business gives them the opportunity to exercise their creativity and indulge in valuable girl time together. They handcraft every truffle from Belgian chocolate and fresh cream, then pack them in beautiful beribboned boxes.
Jennifer and Kelly started Velvet Truffles three years ago, offering boxed truffle collections and bagged sweets at Chicago-area holiday fairs. Since that time, they have expanded to offer custom party favors, and in June achieved their own personal "essay contest" win when they were hired to provide four hundred custom boxes of truffles for the Morton Arboretum's Summer Gala.
Kelly is a lifelong Betsy-Tacy fan, and is pleased to be bringing Velvet Truffles to the convention. They will be offering Betsy-Tacy themed truffles and sweets. Save room after Sunday Night Lunch for a "Backyard Maple" truffle, or perhaps a "Mrs. Ray's Violet" truffle. Nosh on some Everything Chocolate Bark or Dark Chocolate dipped Tart Cherries.
Visit their website at www.velvettruffles.com, and their blog at www.velvettruffles.blogspot.com
[Thanks to Kelly and Jennifer for this post!]
Yum!!
ReplyDeleteThey look and sound delicious. I can't wait to sample some at the convention!
ReplyDeleteI will eat these truffles only if they are spelled correctly. Otherwise, no dice. (Yeah, who am I kidding? I'd eat them if they were spelled d-i-r-t.)
ReplyDeleteVelvet Truffles have quickly become a favorite gift for me to give. Ask my mother-in-law if she was pleased when my f-i-l ate the last margarita truffle! I cannot wait for the backyard maple. I am simply in awe of these two creative geniuses!
ReplyDeleteYum yum yum. I can't wait for more of Kelly's truffles. Especially the PAG one. ;)
ReplyDeleteSusan