Like many of you, I’ve spent the past month rewatching the slow-burn romance between two fictional hockey players. To cope with my feelings, I did what I do best — I made chocolate.
Single-origin cocoa nibs from Peru (Piura White) were infused with Canadian vodka for a full week, then gently dried before being stone-ground with freeze-dried ginger. The result is a smooth dark milk chocolate finished with the fizzy spark of popping candy.
Vodka + Ginger Ale = sweet Hollanov combination
And in true DWN fashion, the label captures one very specific feeling: the electric anticipation of episode six.
whether it’s a new rink-side romance or your long-term sweetheart, DWN has you covered for Valentine’s Day Celebrate the sweet-tart beauty of fruit in chocolate form with our selection of pink-hued chocolate bars made with Canadian-grown ingredients. From juicy raspberry paired with buttery toffee crunch, to gentle tangy rhubarb softened with vanilla, the classic romance of strawberry and rhubarb, or a celebratory splash of strawberry apéritif.For those who want to bring some heat, the spiced kiss bar blends warm spices with creamy milk chocolate, while the chili milk chocolate bar delivers a gentle, lingering heat that builds with every bite or the salted peppercorn bar that is an aromatic spark of spice.You can always say it sweetly with these charming little bites: conversation hearts and fluffy heart-shaped marshmallows. This year’s bonbon collection features four unique flavours:...
Many people in the chocolate-making world—especially in North America—are familiar with John Nanci of Chocolate Alchemy. In one of his 2025 newsletters, he shared two ideas that deeply resonated with me.The first is a quotation from Constantin Brancusi:“Simplicity is complexity resolved.” The second reframes that idea more plainly:“Simplicity isn’t a shortcut—it’s a strategy.” John was writing in the context of roasting coffee, explaining that a simple approach respects the natural complexity of the coffee bean and preserves control over the process, rather than obscuring it with unnecessary variables. It’s a philosophy that applies just as clearly to chocolate making. At the end of 2023 and heading into 2024, we saw the cost of cacao skyrocket. So when The Toronto Star reported in 2024 that...
As we head into the final stretch before the holidays, I thought it would be fun to share something a little more personal: the treats our team can’t stop snacking on. DWN Chocolate is more than a one-woman show and behind every chocolate bar, tumble and salted caramel is an incredible group of women who craft, package and cheer on every product we create. So I asked them which DWN product is their ultimate favourite treat and here are their top picks. Starting off with everyone's favourite customer service representative is Jaz (aka my mom) who prefers any combination of nuts + chocolate. Jaz' choice is the caramelized milk chocolate macadamia nuts. Both the macadamia nuts and the milk powder in...
