Today, we’re checking out a tiny, darling chocolate shop in Omaha, Nebraska, called The Cordial Cherry. As cute as the their wares are, their origin story is even more striking. Melissa Stevens started her working life as a scientist. She then transitioned to teaching science, but while working on her doctorate, she ran out of money. The ever-resourceful young woman got her grandmother’s permission to start using the family recipe to make and sell cordial cherries to a few local shops. Somewhere along the way, Stevens realized her true joy was in handmaking and sharing her adorable, delicious treats. Doctorate abandoned, she has been creating unique chocolates featuring hand-sculpted shapes for every occasion.

“We want to change the way people think about chocolate and gifts. Chocolate should no longer be limited by plastic moulds or very standard-looking shrink-wrapped gift boxes. We believe that chocolate gifts should be as beautiful as they are decadent and their wrappings should follow suit for a start-to-finish beautiful chocolate gift experience. Hand-sculpting, chocolate painting, and finishing touches are the order of the day at The Cordial Cherry. And, packaging is not secondary here…it’s just as important as the gift itself. Chocolate covered nuts turn extraordinary when tied with pretty fabric and a bow….fudge becomes truly special when wrapped in satin ribbon and boxed with fresh greenery….and cordial cherries nearly stop time when they smile back at you.” -About The Cordial Cherry

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