Brown Sugar Tart
It may not be the best time in our lives…but it’s still a great time to bake. We’ve noticed there’s more baking going on than usual. And why not? We not only have the time while we self-quarantine, we also have the need to lift…
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It may not be the best time in our lives…but it’s still a great time to bake. We’ve noticed there’s more baking going on than usual. And why not? We not only have the time while we self-quarantine, we also have the need to lift…
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How to Give Anyone a LIFT anytime you choose
Who doesn’t love being given chocolates whatever the occasion? For something truly special, look at what LIFT Chocolates has to offer. These hand-crafted beauties are stunning to look at. And after you’ve feasted your eyes on their artistry, their innovative flavors will capture your taste buds.
There’s an amazing story of how LIFT got its name. It’s a nod to it’s combat veteran chocolatier Brandon Busch. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Brandon was a Heavy-Lift Helicopter pilot who spent 10 years and two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. To this day, he serves as a Forward Air Controller in the Marine Corps Reserve. Now that LIFT has taken off, his fellow Marines nicknamed him “The Candy Man”.
Brandon Busch takes pride in making the highest quality gourmet chocolates you can buy. Almost every one is all-natural and there are even Dairy-Free chocolates in the mix. Everything is made by hand from their chocolate to their caramels. LIFT Chocolates believes that chocolate is the most special food in the entire world and they’ve set out to showcase it in delicious, delightful, and innovative ways.
Take their Chocolate Flowers, pictured above. These multi-colored Solid Chocolates are perfect party favors. They come in 5 handmade flavors combining milk, dark and white chocolate. They’re all natural and pretty as a picture. Or choose a box set of Chocolate Truffles. The enclosed flavor guide lets you decide whether to start with “Death by Chocolate” Truffle or “Pina Colada” Truffle or “Strawberry Cordial”. You really have to see all that’s on offer and that’s as easy as going to www.liftchocolates.com.