"The Health Benefits of Chocolate"
An article by Chocolaterie Wanders and our dietitian Alison Sturm.
Chocolaterie Wanders offers you the world's finest handmade gourmet chocolates.
Masters in the fine art of great chocolate, Chocolaterie Wanders is comprised of artisan chocolatiers trained in traditional European methods. We import our raw chocolate from the finest purveyors and hand-craft our chocolate truffles and confections in small batches to ensure exquisite taste and freshness.
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Chocolaterie Wanders, handcrafted chocolate comes to Manassas area
Continuing the century-long family tradition of producing fine artisanal products, Wilhelm and Melanie Wanders have introduced Chocolaterie Wanders to the Manassas area — a way to savor the Old World through exquisite handcrafted confections.
Just in time for the holiday season, the couple have unveiled their online retail shop at 11486 Robertson Drive that features keepsake handmade mahogany gift box assortments and seasonal gift baskets.
Since 1726 the Wanders Family has produced world-class chocolates, pastries and savories throughout Europe. Master Chocolatier Wilhelm and Chef Melanie are striving to redefine the quality of American artisanal chocolates. Every stage of production is done by hand, including the mixing, pouring, cutting, piping, and enrobing of ganaches, as well as the final decoration and adornment of each confection. By combining traditional European chocolate production methods with fresh, local ingredients, "we are able to provide our customers with daily luxurious and exclusive edible rewards" said Melanie Wanders.
Unique only to Chocolaterie Wanders is their in-house production of nut marzipans and nougat. The couple refrains from using any additional fats or vegetable oils in their chocolates, and relies solely on pure cocoa butter for superior shine and “snap.”
Their confections are flavored using only wholesome, natural ingredients such as fresh fruit purees and carefully selected herbs and spices. No preservatives, artificial flavorings or concentrates are used. Special equipment came from Europe where the chocolate is also ordered.
Melanie Wanders said the couple, who live in Bristow, decided to open the business last month in Manassas, because "we wanted to be in the Washington Metropolitan area but in a 'small-town atmosphere'."
The small company will serve both retail and wholesale outlets throughout the area and one of the first shops to take on the product is Opera House Gourmet in Old Town Manassas. Interested customers may purchase the handcrafted chocolates and confections through their website at chocolateriewanders.com or by calling 1-866- 7 WANDERS.
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