Showing posts with label chocolates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolates. Show all posts

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Marcie Blaine included in Philly.com's Foodie Gifts

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FOR THE FANCY CHOCOHOLIC
There are lowbrow chocoholics (like in a "Cathy" cartoon) and then there are discerning chocoholics. You know there's one of the latter on your list. As if Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran don't show off enough talents in their 13th Street food empire, they also make the best artisan chocolates in the city, sold under the Marcie Blaine label (16-piece Holiday Collection, $29.95). They use local, organic cream and butter, as well as seasonal produce, herbs and honey. And they boast cute little images of Philadelphia icons such as LOVE, the Liberty Bell and our skyline. The raspberry ganache, concord grape-balsamic, blood orange-olive oil, and amazing peppermint chocolates are just a few favorites.

Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates available at Verde
108 South 13th Street, Philadelphia
Open Mon-Sat 11am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm
(holiday hours posted at the shop)

Monday, May 2, 2011

VERDE & MARCIE BLAINE: Mother's Day is May 8th!

Special Mother's Day chocolates are available now at Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates, and will pair perfectly with a Mother's Day bouquet from Verde!
Flowers will be available Saturday and Sunday, May 7th & 8th. Mother's Day chocolates will be available in-store now through Mother's Day, and can be purchased online between May 2nd and May 4th! marcieblaine.com


Thursday, April 28, 2011

MARCIE BLAINE: Sesame Truffles & Bows

Today Sarah, the lovely intern in our little chocolate kitchen, is whipping up a batch of our sesame truffles. Below is a little before, and a little after. And below that: a new look for our "Classic" chocolates. A collection of colorful bows for Spring and Mother's Day!



Wednesday, April 6, 2011

MARCIE BLAINE: Chocolate-making @ theFeast.com

Marcie recently showed theFeast.com how to make our Philadelphia-inspired chocolates...


"We all know Marcie Turney's story by now—starting in 2004 with the humble beginnings of her little B.Y.O.B.-that-could, Lolita, to the utter and complete dominance of 13th Street that she enjoys today, capped off by the Beard Award-nominated Barbuzzo which opened last summer.

What people might not know, though, is that in between owning seven restaurants and storefronts along the Midtown Village corridor, Turney turns out the finest chocolate in Philadelphia. Tucked away in the back of her popular boutique, Verde, Marcie Blaine Chocolates was recently named as one of Oprah's favorite sweets.

Turney's chocolates are all hand-made and done in true cheffy style, featuring flavors like madras curry, cardamom marshmallow, and elderflower. Check out the video for a behind the scenes look at how Turney works the magic that melts the heart of the most powerful woman on the planet." [The Feast]

Thursday, March 31, 2011

MARCIE BLAINE: Sweet

The girls in the chocolate kitchen are experimenting with new flavors for Spring and Easter. We love our little bunnies...now we just have to decide what to fill them with! We also got our first Marcie Blaine staff tshirts, they're pretty sweet...

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

MARCIE BLAINE: Marcie Blaine Valentine's 2011

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and we're ready! Stop in and get some chocolate for your Valentine, or order online at marcieblaine.com
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french farmer, love park, bombay wink, red hot, italian flirt, champagne, crispy hazelnut, hot lolita

Friday, November 26, 2010

MARCIE BLAINE: Marcie Blaine Chocolates featured in Philly Mag's Gift Guide



Our holiday flavors are featured in Philly Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide! Check out our website or visit the shop (108 south 13th street) to get your hands on some!

Friday, November 19, 2010

From Thursday's Beaujolais Nouveau Celebrations!



 
top left: Beaujolais Thali at Bindi; top right: Barbuzzo staff wearing their Beaujolais berets!
middle: Verde & Marcie Blaine celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau with chocolate!
bottom: Wine tasting and a table full of French serving peices at Open House!

Midtown Village celebrated the new batch of Beaujolais Nouveau (a French red wine) with wine tastings, special sales, and delicious menus!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

MARCIE BLAINE: "Our Very Own Sweet Spot"

Our chocolates (and chocolate studio) were recently featured on flyingkitemedia.com! Click the link to read about chocolate in Philadelphia, and see Marcie, Val, and Erin in the kitchen!