Nicole Patel gave up the corporate world for chocolate. That makes me happy for two reasons. First, it’s always nice to meet someone who is going after their passion. Second, she makes really great tasting Truffles. (Added bonus, they look cool, too.) The Industrial Engineering world’s loss is our gain.
It could be her previous training helped in her current endeavor. Her flavor combinations are unique and unexpected. Chai? Merlot? Jalapeno? They all work and I think they do because they are applied with restraint. Not big dumb flavors that club you over the head. Subtle and balanced.
Watching the process was a treat. I guess anytime you get to play with chocolate, it’s a good thing. Above is the excess from filling the Truffle molds. Whichever chocolate style you like is represented: dark, milk and white chocolate.
Truffles are organized in collections: White Chocolate Collection, Nuts Collection, Coffee Collection, Tea Collection, Wine Collection, Berry Collection and the list goes on. She can also customize for special events (both flavors and chocolate graphics).
Pick some up locally at Stonehouse Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, The Salt Lick BBQ, Austinites or order online. Local chocolate! I love it.
Delysia Chocolatier : (512) 413-4701 : sales@delysia.com
Great post! I just read that she will have her chocolates at the Christmas Affair this weekend too. They are so good!
Carla is always first to reply . . . Damn! Gonna be ordering some of these at Christmas for friends . . . Look AMAZING!