Maison Bouche Chocolates

Eclectic confections of a modern chocolatier inspired by old world Europe

Berkeley pastry chef Diane Beaty’s chocolate-centered universe is inspired by natural colors and flavors, including those of 18th century French royal courts. Her’s is a bountiful world of hand-painted chocolate rabbits, exotic flavored milk and dark chocolate bars, and clever chocolate interpretations of classical french pastries. Wonka analogies may be trite, but her passion for experimentation and consistency in branding certainly bring them to mind. …

Snap Infusion Supercandy

An all natural "supercandy" ups your game with its performance-driven ingredients

Recognizing that most people think about candy first and nutrition second, the just-announced line of Snap Infusion Supercandy seeks to provide snackers with both. Each biodegradable package of candy contains a daily dose of B vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes delivered via patented “Snap bead” microcapsules. There’s no pretense that these are “health” food; the creators wanted to make candy, but candy that was healthier than …

CC Made

Artisanal caramels from California with distinct salt flavors

Wanting to share her distinctly flavored caramel products with a broader audience, CC Made founder Cassandra Chen teamed up with her cousin, Emily Hou, to create their line of artisanal caramels. Once reserved for lucky family members, the California-based product is now sold in gourmet food stores all over the state. Offered in three variations—Bitter Sea Salt, Madagascar Vanilla and Himalayan Pink Salt—the caramel confections …