The 12 Steps Chocoholic Program

Having been born in January, there is nothing

much to look forward to except maybe cold and

more cold (unless you run away), so imagine

my surprise when one day after my birthday, I

walked out to a snowy mail box ...

(I think it had to be about 12 steps!)

... and opening it, I found the best

birthmonth surprise -

yes - I am one of those who strongly believe in a

birthday, a birthweek and a birthmonth - especially

for a January birthday.  I love it when my friends

give me gifts way after my birthday and while

profusely apologizing I explain the birthmonth

philosophy to them.  They get a huge smile on their

face, and we both are happy.

Now there is a before and after 

(or boring to better)

 picture I would love to see more often!

Who wouldn't want to open their mailbox for

something like this.

My dear friend Pam has twin granddaughters who both have

complications and she has moved to be near her daughter and

help care for these darlings.  She and her husband fly back and

forth half way across the country to see each other while she

helps these tinies. 

Pam sent me these for my birthday.  She said she saw them and

thought of me.  Oh, I love you Pam!!!!

If you have read my profile, you know I love gourmet chocolates

and try to buy new varieties whenever I see them.  I had never

heard of these artisanal chocolates before.

Que magnifique!  These just took my breath away.  I am not

alone in my love for fine chocolates.  My husband was right

there by my side oohing and aahin!

I took my oldest son to New York after his freshman year at

college and we stopped in Godiva and bought a pound.  We

went right out of the store and sat on a bench and opened

them.  All the while he was grouching about never spending

that much money on candy.  Then - he tasted one and quickly

changed his mind - maybe fine chocolates were worth a little

extra!!!

These were just gorgeous.  My husband and I have a habit of

sharing each one so that neither of us misses a fabulous center.

Not only were they beautiful, but the flavors were so unique.

I can't stand a box of chocolates that all taste like hazelnuts.

Not that I don't love hazelnuts mind you, but I want more

variety.

This one looks like swirling snowflakes on a cold day.

You too can have your mailbox transformed

and filled with delight.

I found them on the web, just click here .

"We sculpt tiny pieces of chocolate perfection into miniature

works of art that look as exquisite as they taste."

I think that says it perfectly.

Not that I won't try every one, but I do love it when they

include a flavor guide. 

The fresh mango was AMAZING!

You probably never knew there really was PURPLE CHOCOLATE

out there did you?  Actually I came up with the name after Easter

last year when I made a large chocolate bunny and it bloomed

(meaning the cocoa butter rose to the surface and it wasn't

too pretty).  I coated it with purple lustre dust and thus the first

purple chocolate in my home was created.

Thanks Pam, they were divine.

The 12 steps chocoholic program....

Never be more than 12 steps from chocolate.

(Ok, my mailbox is probably more than 12 steps!)

Purple Chocolat Home

 will be focusing on chocolate

this next month in celebration of Valentine's Day.

Look forward to more decadent chocolate posts.

I will be sharing this (in spirit only as I don't share

chocolates all that well unless you are my hubby)

with

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White Wednesday

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