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Piedmont Hazelnuts
In the hills of Alta Langa in Piedmont, part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, hazelnut groves unfold between vineyards and ancient forests, shaped by centuries of cultivation and care.
The Strawberry That Almost Disappeared
There was a time when strawberries tasted different. Ask anyone who grew up picking berries from a garden or local farm and they will often remember the fragrance first. Before a strawberry ever re...
Protect What Is Still Becoming
There is a kind of intelligence many women carry that moves ahead of language. A feeling before proof. An awareness before explanation. The sense that something is shifting long before it becomes ...
What is gianduia (jahn-DOO-yah) chocolate?
Gianduia chocolate is made by blending chocolate with finely ground hazelnuts. Gianduia emerged in Piemonte during the Napoleonic period, when cocoa became scarce under trade restrictions. Chocol...
Easter, Passover, Ostara, Ramadan, and Eastern traditions all point toward the return of creative energy. Easter arrives during a transitional moment in the year. The landscape has not fully shifte...
Where Vitality Gathers Beneath the Surface Early spring carries a particular kind of energy.The landscape still appears quiet. Trees stand bare and the air holds a lingering chill, yet beneath the ...
Ancient drink of the Mayans. The Violet Flame Cacao Brew. My daily ritual. Used in lieu of coffee to support focus and flow. It offers a gentle lift that is kind to the body and clarifying to the m...
The Art of Chocolate Truffles: A Ritual of Savoring, Senses, and Soul
Chocolate truffles are more than a confection - they are an invitation. An invitation to pause, to taste with intention, and to reconnect with the quiet wisdom that lives in every sense of the huma...
Luxury Chocolate Gifts for Everyone on Your List This holiday season, gift beyond the ordinary. Each Violet Flame creation is designed to be more than a treat - it’s an experience. Handcrafted from...
Corporate Chocolate Gifting with Violet Flame
Corporate gifting is more than a transactional gesture. At its best, it becomes a reflection of your brand’s values - how you honor relationships, celebrate milestones, and express appreciation in ...
Chocolate and your imagination
It was a quiet night when I found myself kneading and needing truffles. This is the best time of day to make the chocolates, at night, alone, music and chocolate. It is in this space that the ener...
What is the Violet Flame? The Violet Flame is more than a symbol; it’s a transformative tool that has been revered for centuries. Known for its ability to purify, heal, and elevate energy, the Viol...
I learned about the incredible benefits to Raw honey when I went to visit my friend’s bee hives on the big Island of Hawaii. As I walked in to the honey filtering room all the ladies had glisteni...
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Rise Rose
A warm, soulful blend with a soft, nostalgic edge. Made for slow mornings, reflection, and moments that call for a little more presence.
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Daily Vacation
An easy, transportive mix that brings a sense of escape into your day. Light, familiar, and designed for small resets and quiet indulgence.
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Hi Vibe Meditation
A calming, immersive mix of ambient and meditative sounds designed to support focus, relaxation, and a grounded state.
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The Messy Parts
She and Maryam discuss bad business breakups, comparison culture, and why you don’t have to be fully “healed” to begin again.
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Owning Your Legacy
Katrina shares the remarkable journey that took her from studying chemistry and psychology to culinary training in Paris and eventually building one of the most innovative chocolate companies in the world.
Voted Top 10 Chocolatiers in the World
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Food Artisan of the Year
Top 100 Most Creative People in Business
