At Xocolate (pronounced show " ko " lot) we gather inspiration from chocolate's earliest roots. Cortes was intrigued by the Aztec consumption of a drink called Xocolatl made from precious beans of the theobroma cacao, Latin for "food of the Gods". This frothy beverage was typically reserved for special occasions and ceremonial rituals.
Cortes introduced Europe to the custom of drinking this "liquid gold" following the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521. Sweetened with sugar and vanilla the Spanish royalty secretly consumed this beverage for over 100 years. However, eating chocolate was not introduced until 1674. And for another 150 years it remained a European symbol of wealth and power, reserved only for banquets and special celebrations. Since the 1800's, improvements in transportation and manufacturing methods have contributed to chocolate's "coming of age" as the candy we know and love today.

"This company has grown out of a tradition of making chocolates and candy with my mom during the holidays and personally delivering them to friends and loved ones. Although the compliments our chocolates received were flattering, what I treasured most was the time our family spent together in the kitchen. Xocolate is a celebration of this family tradition - an offering to be shared on special occasions, as in ancient times, with those who deserve the very best. Our chocolates are handcrafted, and although our meticulous techniques take longer, we think it is worth it, and hope you will appreciate the difference!"

Randy Judd