Over the years, I've created more than 150 different designs for our sweet little cordial cherries, including giraffes, turtles, music notes, toy trains, the list goes on and on. But, just the other day, we were asked to create the iconic rainbow peacock for NBC! I especially enjoyed this design, because I was able to incorporate sugar as an art medium. Each of the feathers is made with hot sugar and pulled by hand. The peacock's delicate head is sculpted out of rolled fondant prior to enrobing the whole cordial cherry in white chocolate.
It was a perfect day for chocolate, wine, and friends....the owners and staff from Glenwood's Vine Street Cellars enjoyed lunch in Omaha and then headed to The Cordial Cherry for a beautiful chocolate dessert buffet and amazing wine. The chocolate and wine pairing was decidedly educational and exceptionally delectable. After an introduction of each of the chocolates and desserts, owners, Ralph and Mark educated their guests and staff about the intricate details of each of their selected wines. It was a beautiful and delicious way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Just days ago we were notified that our adorable cordial cherries had been selected to be featured in The Official Emmy Gift Bags at the 2013 Technology and Engineering
Emmy Awards January 10. With such a short amount of time to prepare,
we've been working around the clock dipping, decorating, and packaging
our Emmy cherries.
Off the Wall Gifts, coordinator of this year’s Emmy Awards Gift Bag, hand selects innovative and emerging brands for the honor. Each year, thousands of companies hope for such an honor, but only a handful are chosen. 300 of the industry’s most influential attendees will receive a box of the world’s most beautiful cordial cherries, designed by chocolatier and owner of The Cordial Cherry, Melissa Stephens.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in technology and engineering with the coveted Technology and Engineering Emmy Award. Just a few of this year’s nominees include Apple, HBO, Time Warner Cable, Motorola, and Warner Brothers.
The 64th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards will be broadcasted live from The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas Hilton, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 6:30 pm eastern time on local CBS channels.
I had a lovely time sharing the story of The Cordial Cherry on Saturday with the wonderful ladies of St. Luke church. It blesses my heart any time I can share my story of chocolate, family, tradition, and dreams...
What a wonderful night...full of friends, new and old, wine bold and mild, and chocolate, delicious and more delicious! The Cordial Cherry provided a beautiful backdrop for wine and chocolate lovers to convene and support a great cause. Thanks to Robert Bolden of Winestyles for providing wine and a wonderful education on wine pairings and thanks to Barabara Leu of Mass Mutual Financial for organizing such a special event!
