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regular business hours because he plastic egg. Brockel says it's fun to Oreo, Cheery Cherry and Perfectly
commuted from New Jersey to the
Poconos for work and wouldn't be in accommodate customers with their Pineapple. He even has a flavor
the area in time.
requests and become part of their called Audaciously Apple Cinnamon.
"It doesn't hurt to be nice," she
said, adding he wouldn't have bought special moments.
them otherwise. "It's that personal
touch (by a retail shop) ... you don't Sweet gifts for the men
get that much anymore and that
means a lot to me." from Chocolate Lab include It's that personal touch
chocolate-covered bacon and (by a retail shop) ... you don't
Chocolate Lab in Bethlehem also giant turtles — not the live
makes chocolate-dipped strawberries
as well as dozens of different types kind, mind you. These turtles get that much anymore and
of handmade chocolates — enough are ooey, gooey caramel, nuts
choices to satiate even the most
ardent of chocolate lovers. Owner and chocolate — large sized. that means a lot to me.
Arlene Brockel says one customer "They are the size of a small
wholeheartedly embraces all those
choices — 90 different types of salad plate," Brockel says. — Sia Bassil
chocolate — when buying for his wife. And of course, there's
"He buys one of everything in the always the choice of personally
store for his wife," she says.
chosen chocolates, nuts and
Over the years, customers have
proposed inside the store and candy — or a combination of
others have asked the chocolatier
to put engagement rings in things all three — for your sweetie.
— including a chocolate-coated
Most candy stores let you pick
and choose for a personal gift.
Box those treats in a silk or satin
box from The Carmelcorn Shop and
then keep the box as a memento long Founded in 2012, Cheesecakes
after the candy is gone — customers by Chester — Shuler's middle name,
can even bring their boxes back the which he shares with his son and
next year to refill them, Bassil says. late father — has already garnered
"Pick the box and they fill it with accolades for its creamy, luscious
the chocolates of their choice," she cakes that rival anything to be had in
says. "We've been doing that for years New York City.
and people love it." Shuler says it's that texture and
For those who prefer a slice of flavor of the made-to-order cheesecakes
edible heaven to a piece of candy, that make them a special gift.
Roy Shuler and his Cheesecakes "The rich, smooth, decadent and
by Chester fits the bill. Based in creamy textures of our cheesecakes
Allentown, he custom-makes 12 ... project a knowing, smoldering
flavors of cheesecake including sensuality that tells that special
chocolate, strawberry, Outrageous person, 'I care.' "
Some of the other places in the Lehigh Valley to get delectable
treats for that special someone include, in no particular order:
LA DOLCE VITA: Send your sweetie on a THE BAKERY NOOK: Tucked into Coplay is a
decadent culinary trip to Italy with baked-goods lover’s paradise that features
cookies, tortes and pastries from this cakes, pastries, cupcakes, pies and more.
Allentown-area Italian bakery. LOUIE’S BAKERY: This longtime Valley
THE SHOPPES OF PREMISE MADE: This family- mainstay boasts cakes, cookies and more
run business in Breinigsville has a at its Emmaus location — you can even
chocolatier, a bakery and an ice creamery, sit down and enjoy your treats there.
all offering mouth-watering delights. THE KIFFLE KITCHEN BAKERY: One bite of
JOSH EARLY CANDIES: The company that these pastries and you know indulgence.
brings you custom nonpareils also has It also offers Hungarian rolls, toffee,
nuts, fudge and more delectable chocolate cookies and more at their Bath and
choices including ultra dark items at its Allentown locations.
Allentown and Bethlehem locations.
regular business hours because he plastic egg. Brockel says it's fun to Oreo, Cheery Cherry and Perfectly
commuted from New Jersey to the
Poconos for work and wouldn't be in accommodate customers with their Pineapple. He even has a flavor
the area in time.
requests and become part of their called Audaciously Apple Cinnamon.
"It doesn't hurt to be nice," she
said, adding he wouldn't have bought special moments.
them otherwise. "It's that personal
touch (by a retail shop) ... you don't Sweet gifts for the men
get that much anymore and that
means a lot to me." from Chocolate Lab include It's that personal touch
chocolate-covered bacon and (by a retail shop) ... you don't
Chocolate Lab in Bethlehem also giant turtles — not the live
makes chocolate-dipped strawberries
as well as dozens of different types kind, mind you. These turtles get that much anymore and
of handmade chocolates — enough are ooey, gooey caramel, nuts
choices to satiate even the most
ardent of chocolate lovers. Owner and chocolate — large sized. that means a lot to me.
Arlene Brockel says one customer "They are the size of a small
wholeheartedly embraces all those
choices — 90 different types of salad plate," Brockel says. — Sia Bassil
chocolate — when buying for his wife. And of course, there's
"He buys one of everything in the always the choice of personally
store for his wife," she says.
chosen chocolates, nuts and
Over the years, customers have
proposed inside the store and candy — or a combination of
others have asked the chocolatier
to put engagement rings in things all three — for your sweetie.
— including a chocolate-coated
Most candy stores let you pick
and choose for a personal gift.
Box those treats in a silk or satin
box from The Carmelcorn Shop and
then keep the box as a memento long Founded in 2012, Cheesecakes
after the candy is gone — customers by Chester — Shuler's middle name,
can even bring their boxes back the which he shares with his son and
next year to refill them, Bassil says. late father — has already garnered
"Pick the box and they fill it with accolades for its creamy, luscious
the chocolates of their choice," she cakes that rival anything to be had in
says. "We've been doing that for years New York City.
and people love it." Shuler says it's that texture and
For those who prefer a slice of flavor of the made-to-order cheesecakes
edible heaven to a piece of candy, that make them a special gift.
Roy Shuler and his Cheesecakes "The rich, smooth, decadent and
by Chester fits the bill. Based in creamy textures of our cheesecakes
Allentown, he custom-makes 12 ... project a knowing, smoldering
flavors of cheesecake including sensuality that tells that special
chocolate, strawberry, Outrageous person, 'I care.' "
Some of the other places in the Lehigh Valley to get delectable
treats for that special someone include, in no particular order:
LA DOLCE VITA: Send your sweetie on a THE BAKERY NOOK: Tucked into Coplay is a
decadent culinary trip to Italy with baked-goods lover’s paradise that features
cookies, tortes and pastries from this cakes, pastries, cupcakes, pies and more.
Allentown-area Italian bakery. LOUIE’S BAKERY: This longtime Valley
THE SHOPPES OF PREMISE MADE: This family- mainstay boasts cakes, cookies and more
run business in Breinigsville has a at its Emmaus location — you can even
chocolatier, a bakery and an ice creamery, sit down and enjoy your treats there.
all offering mouth-watering delights. THE KIFFLE KITCHEN BAKERY: One bite of
JOSH EARLY CANDIES: The company that these pastries and you know indulgence.
brings you custom nonpareils also has It also offers Hungarian rolls, toffee,
nuts, fudge and more delectable chocolate cookies and more at their Bath and
choices including ultra dark items at its Allentown locations.
Allentown and Bethlehem locations.
