When I first came across “Elbow Chocolates“, I immediately wondered what, exactly, elbow chocolates were. Elbow shaped? Candy prosthesis? Scary strange combination of chocolate and macaroni product? I was relieved, then, to find that they were actually chocolates created by a chef named Christopher Elbow. Boy did that make more sense.
After browsing his website, it became clear that he is a true artisan. Each chocolate would appear to be a work of art in appearance alone, but with the exotic ingredients, they would likely qualify as a work of art in the mouth as well. Some of the more interesting sounding selections are “Single Malt Scotch” and “Rosemary Caramel.”
I probably wouldn’t be brave enough to try them all myself, but at $8 for only four pieces, I’d be more likely to frame and display them than bolt them down in a fit of the munchies.
Editor’s note: Let’s just be glad his name isn’t Christopher Butt.
Brians comments certainly hit my funny bone! Thanks for turning me on to this chocolate curiosity I might never have discovered otherwise.
October 19th, 2006 at 11:40 amSuch pretty chocolates made in Kansas City. I’ve contacted the company
October 19th, 2006 at 12:05 pmto ask if they offer tours! Thanks for letting me know about this.
His chocolates are amazingly good–the fleur de sel caramel is a revelation.
October 25th, 2006 at 3:34 pmWe have had Elbow chocolates a few times and have sent them as gifts, and the odd thing is that it is one of the few (if not the only) food item that people take pictures of when they receive it. They are beautiful and taste incredible. My favorite is the Venezuelan Dark. It’s simple, but so flavorful.
November 30th, 2006 at 2:51 pmChristopher Elbow chocolates are my all-time favorite chocolates. I recently received a small box as a gift. I have never enjoyed a gift more… The seemingly odd combinations are delicious! I loved the rosemary caramel. The orange blossom honey was equally as delectable!
January 8th, 2007 at 2:14 pm