LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES CELEBRATES 19 YEARS AS CHOCOLATIERS WITH LIVE CHOCOLATE-MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) celebrates their 19th Anniversary November 14-17, 2002 with live chocolate demonstrations, free factory tours, and free chocolate samples. Founded in 1983, LCC offers sweet indulgences that capture the essence of Vermont, the tradition of making fine chocolate, and the pride that goes into each bite.

(PRWEB) October 30, 2002 -17, 2002 with live chocolate demonstrations, free factory tours, and free chocolate samples. A free gift comes with any $19 or more purchase, and visitors can register to win a Holiday Basket. Founded in 1983, LCC offers sweet indulgences that capture the essence of Vermont, the tradition of making fine chocolate, and the pride that goes into each bite.

The Factory Store at 750 Pine Street will feature a live chocolate-making demonstration Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM. Kirk Weed, a chocolatier with 25 years experience in the confection industry, will show table tempering, shell molding, how to make Rochers, and give tips and advice on how to turn chocolate into delectable treats. In addition to basic chocolate-making tips, Kirk will convey an understanding of how anyone can turn untempered chocolate into edible art, right in their own kitchen. Visitors will learn from a master chocolatier in a relaxed atmosphere, with the opportunity to have their chocolate-making questions answered by a professional. To add to the fun, everyone who attends will also get a complimentary taste of the temptations Kirk creates.

Lake Champlain Chocolates free factory tours run Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, on the hour, and were chosen a Top 25 Pick for Kids" in the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Winter Guide 2003. Visitors get to watch chocolatiers in action from an elevated observation deck overlooking the factory floor, as well as learn about cocoa bean harvesting, roasting, and processing through a colorful educational diorama.

Other LCC retail locations are 63 Church Street, Burlington, and Route 100 in Waterbury Center, Vermont. The LCC 750 Pine Street Factory Store, Burlington, offers chocolates and confections, hand-whipped copper kettle fudge, apparel, and factory seconds.

Preservative-free and Kosher-certified, Lake Champlain Chocolates are crafted in small batches from the finest quality Belgian chocolate and select natural ingredients including local Vermont cream, sweet butter, maple syrup, honey, fruits, nuts, and other natural flavors. Lake Champlain Chocolates are available online at www.lakechamplainchocolates.com, toll-free at 1-800-465-5909, and nationwide at specialty food & gift stores and upscale hotels & inns.

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