Did you know… that the words chocolate and you are interchangeable in just about every love song out there? We’ll give you a moment to process this vital piece of information.

While this may not necessarily be a verifiable fact, the major pop and rock labels knew what they were doing with a universal message that carried the potential to give chocolate the adoration it deserves. After all, well-crafted chocolate is the confection that ranks with the big time gifts such as fine jewelry and couture clothing: you know when you’re getting the good stuff.  

The Chocolat Bar curates just these sorts of treats and creations that top everyone’s wishlist. It can be agreed that there lies no fault in the gift of a decadent truffle, hand-dipped shortbread or fruit-filled bark: it goes with everything and is sure to receive a compliment from even the most discerning of connoisseurs. Trish Stack of The Chocolat Bar- which serves two brick and mortar locations in downtown Boise and in Eagle, as well as online– shared how businesses can present their clients and employees with the ultimate holiday treat: unique, handmade chocolates. 

“After so many years, we’ll have businesses order from us whose clients have actually come to expect these packages,” she laughs. Trish and her husband, Jason, have been diligently compiling these corporate gift boxes season after season, taking orders ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and working fastidiously to fulfill packages and send them out to eager recipients.

For those looking to branch out from the typical catalog offerings of branded laser pointers or mugs as their holiday tidings, The Chocolat Bar brings something a little different. “One thing that sets us apart is that our boxes are completely customizable,” says Trish. “We try to make them as turnkey as possible. If companies want to add their logo, brand colors or anything like that, we can absolutely do that.” 

In fact, these packages have become so in-demand that they are on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies should place their order just as soon as possible to ensure that the packages are put together and sent out in time for the holidays. “We take care of all of the logistics. As long as the client can give us the details of what they’d like and where it’s going, we’ll take care of everything else.” 

Tiers range from a few truffles neatly packaged and ribboned to five pounds (literally) of assorted chocolate treats: a lusciously exorbitant haul that Willy Wonka himself could not top! Packages can be ordered through the Corporate Gifts section of their website; the options and combinations are endless. Trish and Jason will work with your vision and budget to assemble beautiful gifts to be opened by lucky chocolate lovers. 

So how exactly do the Stacks both prepare for and unwind from a veritable marathon of chocolate production for nearly a month and a half? “Before and after, we don’t go anywhere. We stay home, put on PJ’s with the kids, build Legos and watch Christmas movies.” That sounds like the right move to us. For as much attention and care that goes into these packages, the respite from round-the-clock sweets production is a must.

To see the selection of available offerings from The Chocolate Bar, check out their rotating products or make your way into one of the shops to do some sampling for some highly informed gift giving. And don’t forget to tell them that Scout sent you!

Contributing Editor / Claire Meyer

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