Whiskey, Wine and Chocolate Pairings

The Perfect Pair: Wine, Whiskey, and Chocolate

Indulgence takes on a whole new meaning when you bring together the rich flavors of wine, whiskey, and chocolate. Each of these delights has its own unique character, but when paired correctly, they can create an unforgettable sensory experience. Whether you’re hosting a tasting event or looking for a sophisticated gift, understanding the art of pairing wine, whiskey, and chocolate can elevate your appreciation for these gourmet treats.

Pairing wine, whiskey, and chocolate is about balancing flavors, textures, and aromas. The goal is to find combinations that enhance each other, creating harmony and complexity on your palate. Here are some basic principles to guide you:

  • Complementary Flavors: Match flavors that complement each other, such as the fruity notes in red wine with the dark, berry undertones in dark chocolate.

  • Contrasting Flavors: Create contrast by pairing flavors that differ but still harmonize, like the smoky richness of whisky with the creamy sweetness of milk chocolate.

  • Balance Intensity: Ensure the intensity of the wine or whiskey matches the richness of the chocolate. A robust dark chocolate pairs well with a full-bodied wine or whiskey, while a lighter chocolate works best with a more delicate beverage.

Plan your next pairing

With Yelibelly Chocolates, we provide everything you need including:

  • Expert Pairing Advice: Our professional tasting instructor leads your group through the science of tasting.

  • Excellent Wines and Whiskeys: We work with your budget to find the perfect compliment to our chocolates.

  • Lots of Chocolate: Sample chocolates from around the world and our own Chocolate Whiskey Disks while sipping some of our favorite wine or whiskey. Chocolate is what we do and we make sure no one leaves emptyhanded.

Looking for the perfect gift for the whiskey lover in your life.

A beautifully presented whiskey and chocolate pairing kit makes for an exquisite gift. We have curated the perfect kit to pair with their whiskey of choice.

Grab 10 of your closest friends and contact us at hello@yelibelly.com to schedule a date for your pairing event. Cheers to perfect pairings!

Indulge in Love with Artisan Chocolates This Valentine’s Day

Indulge in Love with Artisan Chocolates This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to shower your loved ones (or yourself!) with sweet, decadent treats. But why settle for mass-produced chocolate when you can give a gift as unique as your love? At Yelibelly Chocolates, we craft artisan confections that not only taste amazing but also tell a story. Whether it’s our custom logo chocolates, our luxurious Cocoacino Coffee Toppers, or our handcrafted truffles infused with gourmet flavors, every bite is made with passion and creativity. Shopping at a small, artisan chocolate shop means you’re supporting local craftsmanship and getting chocolates made with the finest ingredients, free from shortcuts and preservatives.

They say chocolate is the answer—who cares what the question is? This Valentine’s Day, skip the generic candy aisle and go for a treat that truly stands out. Whether you're wooing a sweetheart, treating a friend, or celebrating self-love (because let’s be real, chocolate is the best date ever), Yelibelly Chocolates has something special for everyone. Order now for a gift that’s sure to melt hearts—and taste buds! 💝🍫

All purchases over $50 online or in person this week will receive a FREE Trainwreck bag (A $15 value and over 1.5lbs of chocolate)

Holiday Advent Calendars are ready!

Secure your order now to grab your favorite designs

🎄🍫 Countdown to the holidays with Yelibelly Chocolates! Our festive chocolate advent calendars are ready to order, and supplies are limited!

🎁 With a variety of beautiful designs to choose from, you’ll enjoy a delicious treat every day leading up to the holidays.

For businesses looking for a unique gift, we offer custom calendars with your company’s logo – perfect for spreading holiday cheer with your team or clients!

Each box includes a variety of our favorite chocolates - flavor infused bonbons, truffles, chocolate covered oreos, caramels and more!

✨ Order yours now to make the season extra sweet!

Click here to see a variety of corporate gifts including the new advent calendars

Click here to purchase individual calendars for your family and friends

Advent Calendars for 2024

Go for Gold: Secure Your Holiday Chocolates Early!

It may seem early, but it’s a great time to start thinking about how to make this year's celebrations extra special. Imagine gifting your loved ones, clients, and employees with delicious chocolates that capture the thrill and excellence of the Olympic Games. But to ensure you don’t miss out, it’s essential to place your orders early. Here’s why you should get ahead of the game and secure your holiday chocolates now.

Gold Medal Quality

Just like Olympic athletes, our chocolates are crafted to perfection. Using only the finest ingredients and expert techniques, we create chocolates that are worthy of a gold medal. But high-quality chocolates are in high demand during the holiday season, and early ordering ensures you get the best selection before they’re all gone.

Customized for Champions

Want to add a personal touch? Our customizable chocolates allow you to create unique gifts that reflect the Olympic spirit. Whether it’s personalized messages or custom packaging, early ordering gives us the time to design and perfect your custom creations.

Avoid the Holiday Hurdles

The holiday season is a marathon, not a sprint. Avoid the last-minute rush and potential shipping delays by placing your orders early. This ensures your chocolates arrive on time, so you can focus on enjoying the festivities without any stress.

Celebrate with Confidence

With your holiday chocolates ordered early, you can celebrate with the confidence of an Olympic champion. No need to worry about inventory shortages or delivery issues. You can rest easy knowing your gifts will arrive on time and bring joy to everyone on your list.

How to Order Your Holiday Chocolates

  • Browse Our Gold Medal Selection

Explore our range of holiday chocolates, featuring classic assortments, gourmet truffles, and festive-themed shapes. Look for our special Olympic-themed options, including chocolates shaped like medals, torches, and more.

  • Customize Your Order

Choose your customization options, from personalized messages to special packaging. Whether you want to include your company logo or add a heartfelt message, our team is ready to make your vision a reality.

  • Place Your Order Early

Visit our website or contact our team at hello@yelibelly.com to place your order. Our streamlined process ensures everything is handled smoothly and efficiently, so you can focus on celebrating the season.

  • Celebrate Like a Champion

With your order placed, you’re ready to enjoy the holidays like an Olympic champion. Savor the satisfaction of knowing your gifts will bring joy and excitement to everyone who receives them.

 

Don’t let the holiday rush knock you off your game. By placing your orders early, you can secure the best selection and ensure on-time delivery. Celebrate the season with the excellence and thrill of the Olympics, and make this holiday one to remember with our delicious chocolates. Go for gold and place your order today!

 

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Bring a chill to your next event with

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

 

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream or Nice Cream as we call it, is one of our favorite variations of molecular gastronomy –  the merging of scientific tools and the culinary arts. Using liquid nitrogen to prepare ice cream results in a lighter, creamier dessert than you have ever tried! Plus, watching the preparation is a unique spectacle to behold!

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Our mad scientists at Yelibelly Chocolates can bump up the excitement of dessert at your event with our liquid nitrogen ice cream display. Making ice cream amidst clouds of smoke and a big container of liquid nitrogen is great for an interactive dessert bar at weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events or even private events at home!

liquid nitrogen ice cream

Choose from a variety of ice cream flavors including mint, french vanilla, chocolate or even liqueur infused options like Chambord, Amaretto and Espresso infused Rum. We also offer a variety of toppings for guests to make their own mini sundae.

The ice cream base is made fresh in our store prior to each event.....clean label ingredients and pure as it comes. Our ice cream is made with fresh milk, cream and pure cane sugar with a little vanilla. Our french ice cream base is a custard that is so creamy and delicious you may forget about the other food in the room!

Add on our Dragon's Breath treat to your dessert bar and your guests will be hooked. Guests bite into a super frozen graham cracker and breath out like a dragon!

liquid nitrogen fun

 

Are you ready to get chilly? Check out our LN page on the website

Contact Yeli  - chocolate@yelibelly.com or give us at call at the store 817-789-5563 to discuss the details of your event. Quotes for our liquid nitrogen display are based on the number of people at your event along with the date an time we are serving.

Bringing Sweet and Science to your next event!

Valentine's Day Mobile Chocolate Market!

Our Valentine's Day mobile chocolate market is ready to roll! Here's where to catch us around the metroplex in the next two weeks for classes and our fabulous chocolates: Thursday Feb 9th and Friday Feb 10th 10am-2pm Bank of America building in Downtown Dallas 901 Main St. and our shop is down stairs in the concourse at the Salon space (look for the signs!)

Thursday Feb 9th 10am-2pm Premier Place off of 75 in the lobby 5910 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206

Friday Feb 10th 10am-2pm Lincoln Center at the SE corner of 635 and the DNT 5400 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240

Saturday Feb 11th We are a featured stop on the Dallas by Chocolate Tour for Grapevine/Southlake. Want to get chocolate wasted?? Join this tour of some of the finest chocolates in the area (including ours!!) Get your reservation here: http://www.dallasbychocolate.com https://www.facebook.com/dallasbychocolate/ Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours

Sunday Feb 12th 2pm-4pm Tastebuds Kitchen in Southlake Learn to make your own fabulous chocolates and take home a box after class! Register here, class is going to sell out! http://tastebudskitchen.com/southlake/adult-cooking-classes/ Taste Buds Kitchen Southlake

Monday, February 13 10am-2pm Fort Worth at Two city place 398 W Belknap St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

I hope you will stop by and see us! Yelibelly Chocolates www.yelibelly.com 817-789-5563 Let's get chocolate wasted!

Being wise about wedding favors

The giving of wedding favors dates back to the 1500s when bits of lace and material were tied together in "love knots" and given to guests as a thank you....hey, back then it was a lot! It was meant to be a token of thanks and remembrance of the day shared. While wedding favors today vary widely in their form, they are still meant to be a "thank you" from the newly married couple to their guests. Consider that closely when choosing what to give as a gift, this will be the last bit of the wedding festivities that your guests will remember! How were they thanked for their participation in your wedding - A bag of 5 Jordan almonds? A small jar of sand and seashells? 50,000 airline miles?

Well, we can wish, right?

Edible favors are by far one of the most memorable and enjoyed favors that a guest can receive. And we aren't just saying that as a chocolate company!

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Though an edible favor is consumed within a short time of the wedding (or even at the wedding), guests will often appreciate a small indulgence and find more joy in an edible favor than an object that may be easily left behind at the reception, hotel or in the trash can.

For the same cost of a personalized picture frame, beer coozy or wine glass, your guests could receive a personalized chocolate gift! Have you ever saved the picture frame from a friend's wedding and really placed it prominently on your fireplace? Probably not. But if your friend gave you a rich, delicious box of chocolates....that would be remembered!

Be remembered, bring chocolate!

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1st Place at the Grapevine Chocolate Festival!

This was the 3rd year Yelibelly Chocolates has participated in the Grapevine Chocolate Festival....and it's the 3rd time we have taken home TOP honors! Our trophies included 1st place for the best sample from the judges AND People's Choice for the best chocolate! IMG_9205 This year, our award-winning chocolate was a new flavor - Vino Diablo. This diabolical chocolate bonbon is a mix of a smooth Merlot heated with Habanero pepper!

The Grapevine Chocolate Festival is in it's 12th year (which means we've won 25% of them!). It is a fundraising competition and sampling event for Traveler's Aid at the DFW airport. Travelers Aid is a non-profit agency with offices at DFW International Airport that provides emergency travel assistance and local travel assistance programs.

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We celebrated recently with a party at the store featuring our award-winning chocolates and our favorite booze-infused liquid nitrogen ice cream. Yum!

Come visit us, you won't be disappointed!