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The Lake Champlain Chocolates blog, where you’ll discover the latest news from the factory, tutorials, and all things chocolate!

How to Make the Best Hot Chocolate | Lake Champlain Chocolates View Product Image

December 7, 2016

Tips for Making the Perfect Hot Chocolate

The brisk chill of frosty winter air brings an irresistibly delicious treat — hot chocolate season! There is something so deliciously satisfying of about a warm mug of gourmet hot chocolate, whether it’s shared with friends and family, or enjoyed while cozied up by the fireplace.

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How to Make a Gift Basket | Lake Champlain Chocolates View Product Image

November 28, 2016

How to Make Your Own Gift Basket

We’ve all been there before. You need to bring a gift to an upcoming event and you have no clue what to get. The answer is simple. A well-crafted, homemade gift basket not only makes the perfect present for a group of people, but it shows that you put time and effort into the gift.

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15 Chocolate Fair Trade Recipes | Lake Champlain Chocolates View Product Image

October 14, 2016

15 Chocolate Recipes to Celebrate Fair Trade Month

If you are going to eat chocolate, isn’t it better to eat chocolate with a mission?! For the past 15 years, Lake Champlain Chocolates has worked to increase transparency in all of the ingredients that we source. This means not only looking for the freshest local ingredients, but making sure that the quality ingredients we source from around the world (such as cocoa) have been ethically and sustainably produced.

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Ellen Lampman Reed | Lake Champlain Chocolates View Product Image

October 7, 2016

Growing Up LCC with Ellen Lampman Reed

Meet Ellen (Lampman) Reed the former Director of Purchasing, chocolate mint aficionado, and now Vice President of Lake Champlain Chocolates. Ask Ellen about how long she has worked at LCC and she will laugh and tell you, “forever.”  This is no exaggeration.

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