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So what the heck is a nib anyway?

So what the heck is a nib anyway?

The cacao nib is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about chocolate. In fact, most people don’t even know what it is. This nutritional powerhouse is the best kept secret in the chocolate industry – and it is the building block for all of…

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Dark Chocolate: Superfood

Dark Chocolate: Superfood

Meet Your Next Favorite Superfood: Dark Chocolate! Kale. Quinoa. Turmeric. These are just a few ingredients that have earned the name superfood because of their positive impact on our overall health. So, what if we told you that your next favorite superfood would not only benefit your body but also…

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10 Can’t-Miss Activities In Saratoga

10 Can’t-Miss Activities In Saratoga

Welcome to Saratoga Springs If you’re planning a road trip or retreat into nature, Saratoga Springs is the home of Health, History, Horses—and Chocolate! It’s a destination where shoppers stroll beneath festive tree lights downtown and place bets on world-class thoroughbreds at the Saratoga Race Course. This quaint, historical town…

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Creating a Chocolate Experience

Creating a Chocolate Experience

What do you get when you have a family of foodies, a love for chocolate, and an entrepreneurial spirit? You get Saratoga Chocolate Co. of Saratoga Springs, NY. This week I chatted with Allison Rose, who brings us behind the scenes of her chocolate making process, and shares a bit…

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Special Edition

Special Edition

For Mother’s Day 2021, we are delighted to present a very special, limited edition of our Mother’s Day Bar Trio featuring the artwork of Elizabeth Burdick. Ms. Burdick is a third year illustration major from Saratoga Springs and was inspired by our chocolate to create these custom bar wrappers for…

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6 Creative Ways to Use Chocolate

6 Creative Ways to Use Chocolate

One of the many (many!) beautiful things about chocolate is that—like bacon—nobody’s ever upset when it appears in an unexpected place! With that in mind, here are six creative ways to use your favorite Saratoga Chocolate to surprise and delight: 1. Hot Chocolate Popcorn Watching Netflix tonight? Wow your loved…

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Like Heaven in a Mug

Like Heaven in a Mug

Is there a more enchanting way to warm up after a day outdoors than sipping a decadent mug of hot chocolate? (And, let’s be honest, it’s a magical treat any old afternoon, even if you’re at your desk or hanging on the couch.) So, what’s the secret to making the…

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A Love Story

A Love Story

A Love Story: Chocolate and Valentine’s Day – Would it even be Valentine’s Day without chocolate? Believe it or not, there was indeed a time before this well-loved pair was a thing. (And no, we wouldn’t want to live in that world either!) Our favorite sweet treat and the day…

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Love is in the Aria

Love is in the Aria

A Virtual Chocolate Tasting Recital – Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at 7:30pm This year we are thrilled to partner with Opera Saratoga to bring you a unique chocolate tasting experience in the comfort of your own home, featuring delicious, custom-made truffles from Saratoga Chocolate Co. with flavors created specifically to…

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There is no playbook for a pandemic

There is no playbook for a pandemic

In January of 2020 a global pandemic was the farthest thing from my mind as I signed a lease to open our flagship store in downtown Saratoga Springs. Sure, I had heard rumblings around the holidays of a virus in China with the potential to turn into a global pandemic,…

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