It was only recently that I was lucky enough to discover the local treasure that is Derry Church Artisan Chocolates. Gorgeous, delicate and intricately created chocolates look more like art than food.
Petite and delicious, Chef Eric Cayton goes beyond the norm when creating his blends of sweetness - highlights feature such flavors as the Oaxaca, a combination of chilis and white chocolate, or the Cairo, which features Medjool dates and balsamic vinegar with a chocolate ganache.
Caramel lovers will swoon over the Derry Church Bon-Bon while toffee freaks will be in heaven with the London. The San Fran features Black Mission Figs with a bittersweet chocolate - a mouthwatering combination.
Lucky for you - and just in time for Valentine's Day - Chef Cayton has generously donated one 15-piece set of his delectable sweets ($29 retail value) to a reader of this very blog.
To win:
- Visit the Derry Church Artisan Chocolate website;
- Leave a comment in the proper field below and tell me which bon bon you most want to try;
- For an additional entry, ReTweet this contest. You must leave a second comment saying you've RTed.
I will select the winner at random on Thursday.
You have another opportunity to sample Derry Church Artisan Chocolates this month. On Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, in conjunction with Zia's at Red Door's Valentine's Day 4-Course Dinner, you can also experience a wine and chocolate pairing, led by Chef Cayton. $50/person or $30/person for just the wine and chocolate pairing. Call 717-920-0330 for reservations.
They all have my mouth watering ... but I think I'd go for the County Kildaire :)
Everything looks delicious and I love the sets available in bento boxes!
Posted by: wendy | February 07, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Ooh yum! These chocolates look absolutely amazing. I want to try them all! ;) I'd love to try the Derry Church bon bon. Chocolate an caramel? Yes please! :)
Thank you!!
Posted by: amber | February 07, 2010 at 03:56 PM
I tweeted this giveaway also:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/8778505590
Posted by: amber | February 07, 2010 at 03:58 PM
Mmm. Lyon bon bons look awesome. Must have!
Posted by: Chris | February 07, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Plymouth looks great, pumpkin caramel? Wow. Sounds like a delight!
Posted by: brian | February 08, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Shared on twitter, facebook, and a few others. .
Posted by: brian | February 08, 2010 at 12:28 AM
They look phenomenal. I think the one I'd most like to try would be the Burgundy - burgundy reduction and bittersweet chocolate :-)
Posted by: Ben | February 08, 2010 at 01:06 AM
And I just retweeted it. :-)
Posted by: Ben | February 08, 2010 at 01:09 AM
The Burlington! How clever. What a great presentation.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dian Miller | February 08, 2010 at 07:24 AM
Oh my gosh--they all look delicious. I'm going to go with the Milan.
Posted by: Mike D | February 08, 2010 at 07:37 AM
And I RTed!
Posted by: Mike D | February 08, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Amazing chocolate creations! They all look intriguing, but the Edinburgh would be the bon bon I'd reach for first.
Posted by: Frances | February 08, 2010 at 07:39 AM
Uhm... the Burgandy. No, wait, the Derry Church. Oh, I mean the New York... Can I really only pick one?
Posted by: Shanelle | February 08, 2010 at 08:17 AM
New York looks amazing. Cheesecake as chocolate is about as good as it gets.
Posted by: Andrea | February 08, 2010 at 09:22 AM
So tough to choose, but I think I'd go with Derry Church to keep it local and with the historical theme!
Posted by: Adrian | February 08, 2010 at 10:07 AM
OK, I re-tweeted!
Posted by: Adrian | February 08, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Savannah sounds like it could make you forget all that snow!!!!and that would be just peachy (pun intended:))
Posted by: Linda | February 08, 2010 at 12:20 PM
re-Tweeting to say New Orleans is also a must! Bannanas Foster....
Posted by: Linda | February 08, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Savannah sounds abso-frickin-lutely-amazing.
Posted by: Dani_PA | February 08, 2010 at 01:47 PM
And I RT'ed.
Posted by: Dani_PA | February 08, 2010 at 01:47 PM
I would love to try them all, but if I have to name one I think it would be the Derry Church. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2010 at 02:23 PM
I retweeted it and posted it to Facebook. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2010 at 02:25 PM
palermo or new orleans... they sound delicious or maybe b/c i've visited both places!
Posted by: danielle | February 08, 2010 at 02:35 PM
I'm all about the London! Toffee that doesn't stick in your teeth - brilliant!
Posted by: Melanie Little | February 08, 2010 at 02:56 PM
I've tweeted it: @salestaxconnect my first ever tweet that isn't sales tax related ;-)
Posted by: Melanie Little | February 08, 2010 at 03:00 PM
Would love to try the Palermo.. but they all look amazing! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Posted by: annalene | February 09, 2010 at 09:52 AM
I want the Tangier! Or Rome. :)
Posted by: Alicia Wietholter | February 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I want the Berlin!
Posted by: Jackie Higuchi | February 10, 2010 at 01:05 PM
I've RTed
Now I want the Paris!!!
Posted by: Jackie Higuchi | February 10, 2010 at 01:07 PM
I would most like to try Rome...mmmmm
Posted by: margo konetski | February 10, 2010 at 02:01 PM
I R ted
Posted by: margo konetski | February 10, 2010 at 02:04 PM
I would love to try the London toffee yum!
Off to RT @LazyTcrochet
Thanks
Posted by: Tricia | February 11, 2010 at 07:11 AM
They all sound amazing, but I think my favorite would be London. I LOVE toffee.
Posted by: Amy L | February 11, 2010 at 07:23 AM
I Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/amylou61/status/8958613930
Posted by: Amy L | February 11, 2010 at 07:25 AM
Me love chocolate.....So does my Valentine! Here's to local goodness - Cheers!
Posted by: MissK68 | February 11, 2010 at 08:27 AM
They all look so tasty! I'd love to see what the New York one would taste like.
Posted by: Alicia | February 11, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I tweeted:)
Posted by: Alicia | February 11, 2010 at 08:58 AM
Ooh, the Derry Church original is my favorite...love chocolate and caramel!
Posted by: Jennuine Candles | February 11, 2010 at 09:04 AM
I also re-tweeted...www.twitter.com/jennuinecandles
Posted by: Jennuine Candles | February 11, 2010 at 09:07 AM
OH my gosh! It has got to be Dublin! Irish cream AND coffee...how could it get any better? If I don't win, I gotta get one of these anyway...good bye diet.
Posted by: tammy | February 11, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Just rt'd. very yummy giveaway. http://www.twitter.com/fanofjc.
Posted by: Tammy | February 11, 2010 at 09:19 AM
omg... the Tangier, definitely the Tangier!! YUM!
Posted by: Mandy | February 12, 2010 at 08:44 AM
RTed! tasty tasty giveaway thanks to @sarabozich http://digg.com/d11I8tc
Posted by: Mandy | February 12, 2010 at 08:46 AM
New Orleans
Posted by: Aaron | February 12, 2010 at 07:58 PM
Just retweeted
Posted by: @ajtodaro | February 12, 2010 at 08:04 PM