You would never know as you drive by a house in a nondescript neighborhood of Uintah, Utah you might be passing the house of Chocolot, an artisan chocolate company that creates delightful experiences in each piece of chocolate they sell. I never knew, I have passed this place several times on runs and bike rides. Never did I know the little world of chocolate goodness that was being created inside.
Ruth teaching our chocolate class
A group of us were lucky enough to meet with Ruth and see what she does and a bit of how she does it. I say a bit because it is impossible to pack the amount of chocolate knowledge that Ruth possesses in only 2 hours.
Ruth’s story begins several years ago when she assisted her mother in making chocolates. Ruth tells it that she got to make the peanut clusters, the left overs because that was hard to mess up. She must have learned something because later she published a book, Candymaking with her mother and taught several candy making classes to local women.
Filling the chocolate molds with the ganache.
The serious hobby turned into a business with the help of her son Ryan and the sweet goodness continues. In 2011 alone Chocolot won a total of 6 Gold awards between the Chicago Chocolate Salon and the Bridal Chocolate Salon. In 2012 it won a Master Award at the International Chocolate Salon. As Ruth would say, it is just good.
We began our time with Ruth learning the basics of chocolate, how it is made and the basic process for candy making. We reviewed hand dipping, dipping with the assistance of a fork, and molds. We reviewed how to make proper ganache and other possibilities for fillings to use when making candy. A few things that impressed me here is the exact science of chocolate. There is an exact temperature that Ruth heats and cools her chocolate and there is an exact process that chocolate makers attempt to produce when cooling their chocolate to make candy.
Candy going in for a chocolate coating
We did get to sample Ruth’s chocolates treasures at the very end. What a surprise. I previewed pictures of the chocolates on their website prior to visiting, but the pictures are not as good as the real thing. The chocolates are gorgeous. A friend of mine mentioned they look as good as they taste. Although I am not completely through my little sampling of chocolate yet, I would have to agree.
Is your mouth watering yet? To find out where you can purchase these chocolate gems, click here. 
For more about Chocolot and their many flavors, stay tuned on Chocolate Fridays!
Chocolot Creations by Ruth Kendrick. Come back next week for taste notes!
Chocolot by Ruth Kendrick
Can you say yum? Have a good weekend everyone!
I did not think this was possible but I have fallen in love with your blog. Anything chocolate is fantastic to me and you are definitely speaking to me sweet tooth. I am following you on facebook from the Weekend Blog Hope and hope you follow back.
Thanks
Jillian
http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/
Thank you for coming by! I am so glad you have found sweetness here… that is my goal. I hope to see you again soon!
Wow amazing chocs yummy.Thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays
Happy to link up to any party. And I saw that you guys got to hold the olympic torch! Very nice! I remember when the olympics were in Salt Lake it was a lot of fun!
Wow! Those look yummy! How have you not eaten all of your goodies yet? You have much more restraint than I do. Thank you for sharing Ruth with us!
You are lucky to have such local gem! I love that, I love that there are everyday people in our own neighborhoods have talents to share. Its so nice to support our local businesses. Ruth’s chocolates are gorgeous! I would love to reach in and grab one! Thanks for sharing this story. Ruth seems like such a delightful person.
She was a little spark in her own way for sure. If you ever get the chance, I recommend trying her chocolates… they are fantastic.
i agree with tanya! those chocolates look so fashionable too! they would make such a unique gift. now if i could just try one right now!!
It is just crazy what she has done with her chocolates. If you look on her website there is also a bright pink heart, passion fruit that she has- it just looks amazing.
Wow how awesome. Those chocolates look to die for!
They really are… I am a bit more of a fan of the bars than truffles and such usually. But we can all make exceptions! Thanks for coming by!
Oh. My. Goodness. Those look so delicious! Feel free to stop by my blog anytime- I host a weekly link party called “This Week the Trend” that I’d love for you to join and I’m currently offering free ad space! I hope you have a great week!
Veralynn
joiedeveralynn.blogspot.com
Thank you for coming by. Your bread braid looks beautiful… bread is such a challenge for me.
Your blog is beautiful as well. See you again soon!