While working for many years as Ralph Lauren’s private chef, my friend Ilene Shane discovered her flare for making confections. In fact, Ralph and his family loved her Almond Buttercrunch so much that they asked her to make it as holiday gifts and encouraged her to market it. And market it she did. Ilene and her friend Iris Libby launched SweetBliss in 2002, selling their first product line at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Not a bad beginning. Since then, Ilene has continued to conjure up new combinations of tastes and textures, making SweetBliss a forerunner in the new generation of artisanal chocolatiers. One of her newest collections is the Pop Art line, which combines the “childish appeal of a popsicle with sophisticated abstract art designs.” Each pop is handmade and enrobed in dark Belgian chocolate. They are sold in Lucite boxes, five pops to a box. Flavors include Caramelized Pecan Gianduja (my favorite), Hazelnut Nougat, Chocolate Orange Almond Nougat, Neopolitan (vanilla, chocolate and strawberry), and Rocky Road Fudge. They are adorable and delicious, and the box of pops makes a wonderful gift. To order, visit www.sweetbliss.com.
Wow, sophisticated and playful at the same time. What a great design! When I saw "nougat" as one of the flavor options, it reminded me of an almond nougat I had in Spain and Morocco called "Turron". I think the Italian have something similar called "Torrone". Check it out on wikipedia (just search for Turron). Ever had it or tried making it?
ReplyDeleteI've had it many times, but have never made it. May have to try that soon--I am into confections lately! Thanks for the idea Hanaa...
ReplyDeletePlease post the recipe when you do. Would love to try it too. Haven't had any in 3 years (my mom sent me some for my bday back then) :o)
ReplyDeleteLooks very sweet and yummy. love to taste it. Please post the recipe mam
ReplyDeleteSandy: There is no recipe, but you can purchase them from www.sweetbliss.com. All their products are wonderful!
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