The Chocolate Season: January 2008

About Me

Name: Erika Jensen

Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

I’m a lover of anything sweet. Growing up in small town Algona, IA, it was hard to find a specialty shop that would tame my soulful desire for chocolate. Over the years, and after re-locating to Omaha, NE, I came across a few chocolate businesses, but couldn’t find a shop that had quality customer service as well as a premium hand-crafted product. Thinking back to my hometown, I knew people, no matter their location, craved a sweet alternative to grocery store chocolate and baked goods. My friends and family knew me as a natural baker with a passion for food, so they encouraged me to pursue my dream in the culinary arts. After refining my skills, I opened a business whose goal is to touch people’s lives and make them feel loved and appreciated—all through the products we offer. Hence, The Chocolate Season was born, a place I hope you come to know and love for our friendly service and decadent creations. If you ever need anything, please drop me a line, I’d love nothing more than to get to know my future customers and friends.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Hmmm...what's new?

Well, I know its been a couple weeks, but I promise I will be more faithful with blogging every week now that the holiday season is winding down!

Lots of fun stuff going on with the Jensen's...Bradley and I have recently remodeled our bedroom

and I was able to be a part of Teresa's annual Bridal Show in Algona, IA. She has also done some remodeling to her bridal salon and it looks tres' chic!

Bradley and I support her business by being partnered with her on her "associated business" page. Brad took pictures of the show and I'm sure Teresa will put those up in a week or two. (check it out!) http://www.teresasbridals.com/associated_bus.htm
But the show was just tons of fun and I was so impressed by a fellow woman business owner...she is really quite savvy and has a such an evident passion and talent for what she does!

Something else fun last week was the celebration of Bradley's birthday! I made him a lemon-raspberry cake and had his family over for a chili supper. Then later that weekend we had some carrot cake with my family as we celebrated Bradley's birthday...again :0)

Next priority....Europe trip. If ANYONE has been to Switzerland, Italy or France, and has some helpful travel trips (in general) or tips for those countries...I would really appreciate it. I will be there close to 4 weeks taking notes on the culture, their views and reactions to chocolates and confections, as well as shadowing chocolatiers there. I hope to bring back the trends and time-honored practices put to use there!

Any comments or tips, please let me know!!