Cocoa Tree Confectionery

Mimosa in the Delta lounge.

It’s been a minute, Fam but I’m still alive and kicking. On my way to Co-lo-ra-do to shoot some guns and..well, shoot some guns. I don’t smoke the chacha, so that’s all I’ll be doing 🤷🏽‍♀️.

Anyhoo…I have some thoughts on doing some teaching at Sur la Table (that means ‘Things and the Stuff on the Counter in Turkish). They’re in need of a pastry chef last I heard, and I thought about applying. Not sure if they’d have me, though.

I have a lot of shooting matches this summer and training and stuff I wanna do, so I’m not sure I wanna commit to a JOB, ya know? It’s a lot of WORK and a RESPONSIBILITY and I’d actually have to answer to someone 🤮. What’s up with that?

Just kidding. I could totally let someone else take the reins for once. That’s the last of my worries 😂. Staying sober is the first.

On another less tangential note, I sold Lola to the good folks at Sweettrio and she’s happy as a clam. They’re doing some fine work over there. I had a hedgehog (dude, for real- you need a hedgehog) and yeah. So I’m gonna say that you need to head over there. Anette is working on some sweet-ass recipes right now and has some awesome stuff in stock. I feel confident saying that she’s your go-to for things and stuff. Is she the Dubai hook up? Not yet, but we’re working on it. I’m not gonna leave you hanging, I promise.

So that’s it for now.

Go with God.

I’ll think of a new tag line later. The bartender spiked my coffee with Bailey’s.

L’chaim.

Hola Peeps!

Our latest pop-up is alive and kicking, so you can still order items on the website and pick up until 5pm tomorrow.

Few things to keep in mind when picking up:

1. We do have items for sale in the shop, including some that were not on the website, such as popcorn and Bitty Bear boxes. I also have Valentine's Day-themed bonbon boxes that hold 4 chocolates- no upcharge when you buy a regular box of 4 since I need to get rid of my packaging.

2. I packaged turtles today, so you can grab those the you pick up your items, or order them on the site as well.

3. Having said all that, please note that I DO NOT HAVE A CASH DRAWER ON HAND, so you will either have to pay by card, or if you pay cash please bring exact change.

4. And this is the real kick in the pants, so hitch up your britches...

I have decided to buy out my lease. Ergo, (which as we all know means, 'duh' in Times New Roman), instead of hanging around doing pop-ups until October I will be vacating the shop as of March 31st.

"But what about the stuff you said you'd make after you get back from Atlanta next week?"

Check the calendar, Numb Nuts. Next week is nowhere near March 31st. Really Billy, sometimes I think you were dropped on your head at birth.

"But I'm a manifestation of your imagination."

I rest my case.

Anyhoo...What this means to YOU, Wise Readers, is that the next few weeks will be your last chance to stock up on your favorite goodies.

Will I be opening for retail business? No.

What I'd like to do is take your orders, make the stuff, and have one, giant pop-up around the beginning of March, since I'll need the remaining time to get moved out.

What stuff will I be making?

Well, that's up to you. I can tell you that once enrobed in chocolate, most items last a really long time. Dubai bars and bonbons can be frozen, crunch bars stay fresh for at least 6 months, same with turtles, and so on.

This would necessitate me buying more chocolate and probably more Dubai supplies, so I'll be taking orders in advance vs. making the items ahead of time and selling based on inventory.

Am I planning to make gelato?

No. Unfortunately I can't guarantee that it will all be sold and I refuse to get stuck with 25 pints of miscellaneous flavors. Plus, I need to sell the freezer and gelato machine when and if the opportunity arises.

Are your fixtures and s**t for sale?

Absolutely! Hell, you can have some of this stuff for free- just get it out of here tout de suite. Teachers, I have tissue paper. Shop owners, I have display stands. Crafty people, I have ribbon and other sundry creative junk. Seamstresses and people who do things and stuff with fabric, I have tons of lovely satin that I used for my display cases (some of it is brand, spanking new).

Need 6 bottles of peppermint extract? Look no further!
Unopened bags of unsweetened cocoa powder? I'm your girl!
Office supplies? Why not?
That cute cart that sat behind the gelato cases? Sure!
Those awesome shelves on the wall that you never noticed before? Hell, yes!
The gelato cases themselves? Make me an offer!

Much like your Mother-in-law during the holidays, it's gotta G**O before I toss it in the trash.

Industry folks: If we already discussed packaging, etc., don't worry-I still gotchu 😉.

Okay-that's it for now.

[Preps for the deluge of requests for Fairy Food...🥃]