Foodie Find: Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

2770 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, Folsom;
2413 J Street, Suite 120, Sacramento
916-706-1738
gingerelizabeth.com
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Chocolate that is almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Everything about Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates is a feast for the senses—the décor, the packaging, and, of course, the chocolate! There’s seriously so much to love. The namesake owner and chocolatier, Ginger Elizabeth Hahn, opened her first retail store in Sacramento in 2007. Since then, she’s mastered the art of chocolate-making and expanded her offerings to include macarons, homemade hot chocolate, and more. In fact, Ginger has even crafted an exclusive frozen macaron sandwich and published her very own macaron cookbook (available in-store and online). But back to the stunning sweets. Many of them are made using locally sourced fruit, dairy, and nuts, elevating every bite. Deciding what to devour may be difficult, but I couldn’t resist a 12-piece chocolate box, 9-piece caramel collection, and fleur de sel lollipop. After getting past the “too pretty to eat” issue, I dove right in—and didn’t regret a single bite. The chocolate was smooth, creamy, rich, and delectable (my favorites were the brown sugar crème brûlée and the sweet cream chai), and the caramels buttery and indulgent, with playful flavors like salty caramel and sweet rose caramel. Next time, I’m treating myself to Ginger’s famous hot chocolate (I hear it’s out of this world), a macaron, and maybe some ice cream; or, better yet, a frozen macaron sandwich! Two treats in one? Yes, please!

— by JULIE RYAN | photos by JYO Bhamidipati

Have you been to Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates? Tell us about your experience by messaging us on Instagram (@stylemags), Facebook (@stylemediagroup), or emailing [email protected]. Creamy’s by Cayla Jordan photo by Irina Martynovskiy. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

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