Spring at Trader Joe’s brings the cutest plants and lemon everything

Warmer weather, beautiful blooms, tasty treats—that’s right, spring is almost springing! In typical fashion, there are tons of new Trader Joe’s items for the season that will have you more than ready to make a grocery run. With all the lemon products hitting the shelves, we can tell that TJ’s is all in. There are even a few products perfect for school lunches on the list.

Assorted Foliage in a Bunny

Trader Joe's spring products

These cuties are a top pick for spring every year, and you’ll want to grab one before your store sells out for the season. They come with a variety of plant options so you might have to get yourself a colony.

 

Candy Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds

These dark chocolate covered almonds are some of Trader Joe's new items for spring

These babies are cute enough for Easter baskets but tasty enough to keep for yourself. They tend to sell out well before the holiday, so snag now before they hop away.

 

Gourmet Jelly Beans

Trader Joe's spring products

Just in time for Easter basket stuffing, these big bags of gourmet jelly beans have hit the shelves. You’ll love that they have no artificial colors or flavors. The kids will just love them, period.

 

Peas & Carrots Sour Gummy Candies

Trader Joe's spring products

You’ll definitely be able to get the kids to eat their peas and carrots when they come in gummy form. The peas are like sour Skittles and the carrots are a traditional sour gummy candy. Yes, we tried them so that we could report back (that’s the official story, at least).

 

Pastel Hyacinths

Trader Joe's spring products

If you’re heading to a spring party this weekend, bring along one of these colorful hyacinths. They’ll dress up any doorstep!

 

Cheery Lemon Animal Crackers

Trader Joe's spring products

We’ve never seen these cuties on the shelves before and we know that the kids will go wild to find them in their lunchbox this spring.

 

Raspberry Kringle

Trader Joe's spring products

Either you love Kringles or you LOVE Kringles. There’s no in-between. The spring flavor is raspberry and it tops our list for sure. Perfect for breakfast or to share as an after-school snack.

 

Lemon Mini Sheet Cake

Trader Joe's spring products

We don’t blame you if this is one of those treats that you don’t share with the kids. You can always find the vanilla version of this cake at Trader Joe’s but the lemon sheet cake is our favorite. It packs just the right amount of sour/sweet punch.

 

Springle Jangle

The spring version of this holiday snack mix is cute to have in a bowl for the next party you are planning. It is a mix of yogurt-coated pretzels, butter toffee peanuts, milk and dark chocolate peanut butter cups, broken pieces of dark chocolate Joe-Joe’s, and nonpareils.

 

Scented Candle Trio

Trader Joe's spring products

We’re a sucker for all the candles at Trader Joe’s and this one instantly made its way into our cart. You’ll get tiny tins of raspberry/rose, rhubarb/bamboo, and lemon verbena. The lemon is our favorite, naturally.

 

Mini Succulents

Trader Joe's spring products

Is it wrong to buy a succulent every time you visit Trader Joe’s? We think not. These cuties were looking extra spring-like with tiny flowers sprouting out of them. Just what you need to get you through the last dreary months before summer comes around.

There’s something for everyone on your list at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s

The holiday season is here—are you looking for that last-minute gift idea? No need to make a separate run to the mall, just head to your local Trader Joe’s. The grocer has the perfect selection of quick gifts, including Trader Joe’s gift cards, beauty products, home decor, and more. Your recipients will be thrilled with whatever you pick out for them—we know it. And don’t forget to pick up the best Trader Joe’s holiday products while you’re there!

Felt Ball Wreath

Felt ball wreath is a Trader Joe's gift idea
Kate Loweth

What says "I love Trader Joe's and I love the holidays" more than a festive wreath made out of colored or white felt balls? Gift it with a bottle of wine. $19.99

Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Duo

Trader Joe's gifts: Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Duo
Kate Loweth

New for 2022: The word on TikTok is that this is a pretty close dupe to the favorite set from Lineage but we'll leave that judgment to you. We love this option as a stocking stuffer. Get it for $6.99

Crackling Red Fruits in the Forest Candle

Trader Joe's gifts: Crackling Red Fruits in the Forest Candle
Kate Loweth

New for 2022: These have a wood wick so you'll think you're sitting by the fire this holiday season. $9.99

Grump Tree

Kate Loweth

Whether you’re feeling a little Grinchy or you’re short on space to decorate, these adorable little trees are the perfect accent to warm your home and your heart. The skinny evergreen Cyprus trees are wrapped in a red ribbon and topped with a single red ornament. Perfect to bring to your neighbor's Christmas party. $9.99

Moisturizing Lip Balm Set

Kate Loweth

The mango flavor tops our list but with six to choose from, you'll definitely find one that suits your mood. $5.99

Hot Cocoa Polar Bear

Kate Loweth

New for 2022: These take hot cocoa bombs to the next level and we.are.here.for.it. They make the perfect stocking stuffer or gift to go along with your gift card. $1.99

Olive Wood Cutting Boards

Trader Joe's gifts: Olive Wood Cutting Boards

We love these for charcuterie any time of year and Trader Joe's has a pretty epic cheese selection to get the party started. $12.99

Chocolate Passport

Trader Joe's gifts everyone will love
Kate Loweth

Go on a journey of indulgence with these too-cute boxes of chocolates that take you to Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, The Dominican Republic, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Sao Tome, and Tanzania. Perfect for the chocolate lover on your list. $9.99

Paperwhites

Trader Joe's gifts: paperwhite bulbs
Kate Loweth

These are an inexpensive addition to any gift this holiday season and they are pretty fool-proof as well. $3.99

Boozy Little Chocolate Truffles

Kate Loweth

Whether you gift these to the mailman or your child's teacher, we know they'll love these tiny chocolates with a kick. $6.99

Merry & Bright Skin Care Trio

Trader Joe's gifts: Merry & Bright Skin Care Trio

Vitamin C serum, face mask, and lip balm are the favorite products that make it into this set for just $9.99. 

Candle Trio

Kate Loweth

Cranberry pine, fresh currant, and nutmeg are the holiday scents that make up this fun trio. $7.99

Hand-Woven Newspaper Basket

Kate Loweth

These baskets are a great size for displaying those holiday books by the fireplace or for tucking in a snuggly blanket. $6.99

Olive Wood Bowl Trio

Kate Loweth

For $29.99, you can snag this set of three that's perfect for displaying your Jingle Jangle at your holiday party. 

Jingle Jangle

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Cookies, chocolate, candies, pretzels, oh my! The coveted Jingle Jangle tin makes the perfect hostess gift (or maybe even a little gift to yourself!).

Find it in the seasonal section for $10.

Hot Chocolate Sticks

Trader Joe's

Perfect as a family gift or to bring for a hostess, these hot chocolate sticks will power any giftee through the chilly winter.  They are made with 46% dark cocoa, with cocoa butter and pure cane sugar and fashioned into 3.5-inch sticks that dissolve when stirred for two to three minutes. 

You can pick up a 7 ounce box for $3.29.

Cookie Mixes

Karly Wood

Whether you break up this trio of baking mixes or give them all to one person, you can't go wrong with TJ's variety of cookie mixes. After all, the holidays are all about getting your bake on, but not everyone has the desire to make cookies from scratch. Perfect for teachers or neighbors, pair a mix with a cute dishcloth or whisk and you've got a fun and festive gift! This year, Trader's has Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix and a delicious Pfeffernüsse Cookie Mix.

Find these mixes in the baking aisle starting at $2.99 each.

Felted Wool Trivets

Kate Loweth

Multiple colors are available this year, perfect for dressing up your holiday table. $4.99

Peppermint Cream, Gingerbread & Egg Nog Liqueur

Kate Loweth

Want to spice up that holiday beverage? Just top it off with a little Peppermint Cream, Gingerbread, or Egg Not Liqueur! Made with vodka, these come in at $7.99.

Felted Wool Garland

Kate Loweth

Three colors to choose from and some are even seeing a mini version of these, perfect for your Elf on the Shelf holiday display. $9.99

Mistletoe

Karly Wood

Meet me under the mistletoe! This preserved product is meant to last the entire season and would make a sweet gift for the loved ones in your life.

A box is just $2.49 and can be found near the front of the store.

Trader Joe's Gift Card

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Can you ever go truly wrong with a gift card? Let your family and friends grab their fave products on their own time when you wrap up a Trader Joe's gift card that can be used in any store at any time.

Fantastic Florals

Karly Wood

No need to spend copious amounts of moolah on a seasonal floral bouquet, especially when you hit up Trader's. Before you check out, sample the amazing holiday bouquets, classic bunches and glam greenery that always lines the buckets of the grocer's floral department. You'll never need to show up at a holiday shindig empty-handed again!

Wine

Karly Wood

TJ's has long been known for its excellent and well-priced array of wine and this holiday you can take full advantage. Whether your giftee loves a good import or prefers a subtle sauvignon blanc, you can easily shop the vino department with confidence that whatever you choose, it has Joe's stamp of approval––and it won't break the bank.

Cheese, Please

Good Trader Joe's gifts include a variety of cheese
Trader Joe's

Cinnamon Toscata, Chimay Autumn Cheese, Baked Blood Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta––these are just a few of the decadent cheeses at your fingertips at TJ's. Pick up a few unique wedges and pair with chocolates, crackers or wine for the perfect hostess gift!

Chocolate

Trader Joe's

There's something for everyone for the holidays at Trader Joe's! Sink your teeth into Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, the Taste Test of Caramels or Dark Chocolate Liqueur Cherries. Keep an eye out for specialty assortments, too!

Gourmet Coffee & Tea

Trader Joe's

Help your loved ones cozy up this holiday with beautifully packaged teas and coffees that only Trader Joe's can do. Tins of teas and artful bags of coffee make great gifts that are easy to snag on your next TJ run.

All the Nog Products

Trader Joe's

Egg nog, almond nog, Greek whole milk yogurt egg nog––oh my! Nothing says the holidays like a nosh-worthy nog product! Pick up a few to wish your fam and friends a festive season on your weekly grocery run.

Candy Cane Joe-Joe's

Karly Wood

We've yet to meet a person who doesn't love Trader Joe's coveted Candy Cane Joe-Joe's! Loved one, neighbor, teacher or friend, you can't go wrong picking up a few boxes of these to keep around for last-minute gifts. Top with a red bow––or maybe a half-gallon of milk––there's no wrong way to Joe Joe.

Additional reporting by Karly Wood

 

Photo: via The Startup Squad

The future may be bright for these six amazing girlpreneurs but the present is pretty sunny as well. Their products are sold nationwide in stores such as Wal-Mart and Target and their stories are inspirational. Learn more about these girls below:

Coder Bunnyz

Samaira Mehta was only seven years old when she had her entrepreneurial light bulb moment. She invented Coder Bunnyz with a mission to teach kids, and kids-at-heart, how to code in a fun way. Coder Bunnyz combines the fun elements of a board game with the computer programming language and artificial intelligence of computers. To date, Samaira has done over 40 workshops with her Coder Bunnyz board game in Silicon Valley and has started a “Girls U Code” initiative for underrepresented girls. Samaira’s impressive startup journey also includes speaking engagements throughout Silicon Valley. What are her ambitious yet totally doable plans for her business? “Get all the billion kids in the world access to coding tools by 2030.”

Watch Her Video

Earrings by Emma

Emma has always had sensitive ears. Three years ago, when she couldn’t find hypoallergenic earrings to buy and wear, she decided to start her own jewelry line of non-allergic earrings. And Earrings by Emma was born! Today, 11-year-old Emma continues to design and sell stylish earrings with plastic posts, hooks, and locks that don’t irritate the ears. As a young entrepreneur, Emma’s also pretty insightful when it comes to advising fellow girlpreneurs: “Find a market that isn’t being served and serve it. Or, find a need or a problem that hasn’t been solved, and innovate a new product or solution.”

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Goddess Food Factory

13-year-old Simone Bridges is a kid chef from Jacksonville, Florida who loves baking as much as she adores STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Her business, Goddess Food Factory, which she started when she was only 11 years old, sells baking kits. These kits teach kids how to convert measurements accurately and bake sweets perfectly with the help of the baking tools included. As a motivational speaker, Chef Simone encourages kids to take up baking and cooking and empowers them to appreciate the magic (aka STREAM) behind every culinary creation. She’s also a big entrepreneurial dreamer and planner; she wants to have her own branded cookware, chef apparel, and interactive online companion to her baking kits someday.

Watch Her Video

Ooh La Lemon

It all started with a lemonade stand! Best friends Katie Vonder Haar and Hailey Hertzman are two thirteen-year-olds from Louisville, Kentucky and the winners of the 2017 Lemonade Day National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year contest. And they’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug ever since. They’ve branched out from their lemonade stand business and now sell trendy fruit-themed products (with lots of lemonade designs!) through their online website and pop-up shop. One of their bestselling products, the Lemontastic Leash set, was even included in the swag bag for the Emmy’s VIP party just this past September. The Today Show interviewed Katie and Hailey recently and asked what they’ve learned so far as young teen entrepreneurs: “We learned that a business plan is important because it prepares you for everything you need to know to make your business successful.”

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Rose & Co. Candlemakers

“Because business is a girl’s game.” That’s the motto of Rose & Co. Candlemakers in New Jersey, owned and run by 11-year-old Rose. Rose started making candles when she was eight as a way to welcome new neighbors to her neighborhood, then went on to sell candles at one of her mom’s trunk shows. Eventually, she decided to have a candle sale at her home and now sells her soy wax candles at fairs, popup markets, and through their website. Rose & Co. Candlemakers makes natural soy wax, cotton wick, dye-free candles. Their annual scents include Rose, Lemon Verbena, and Vanilla Macadamia Nut Coffee, and they add seasonal scents throughout the year.

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Zollipops

When Alina was seven years old, she was at the bank with her dad and a teller offered her a lollipop. She was immediately torn: She wanted to accept but had heard her parents say candy was bad for teeth. So, she asked her dad, “Why can’t we make a lollipop that’s good for your teeth?” In 2014, the first Zollipops® hit the shelves, and Alina became known as the “Lollipop Girl.” And the name? Alina’s little sister, Lola, tried to pronounce one of the teeth-friendly ingredients in the candy. She said “Zollipops,” and that’s what stuck. Alina is now 14, and in August 2018, she became the youngest person ever featured on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. Zollipops are sold nationwide at Whole Foods, Kroger stores, Wal-Mart and Amazon.com. Through their One Million Smiles initiative, 10 percent of profits are given to schools and organizations to support oral health education.

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One of these amazing girlpreneurs will be profiled in the second book in the The Startup Squad series to be released on May 5, 2020. To vote for your favorite, head over here before October 30th. Girls Mean Business!

This post originally appeared on The Startup Squad.

I've always built businesses, from a childhood gummy bear business to adult gigs at IMAX and Coupons.com. I founded The Startup Squad to help girls reach their potential and my book series, The Startup Squad, is published by Macmillan. I live in Silicon Valley with my wife and two daughters.

Whether slathered in creamy peanut butter or a heaping helping of jam, toast is a classic kid favorite for breakfast and beyond. Restaurants around town are wising up to something our pint-sized foodies knew all along—toast is the perfect vehicle for getting yummy goodness into ones tummy. Savory to sweet, breakfast, lunch, snacks or dinner and found in every corner of town, raise a toast to the newest food trend: toast!

photo credit:  Jolie Loeb

Lavender and Honey
Caffeine deprived with a car full of hungry tots? Morning or afternoon, you can head straight for Pasadena’s Lavender and Honey, which has an espresso bar for you and a kids menu for them. Parents (and adventurous kids) love the namesake toast spread with velvety goat cheese, drizzled honey, and a dusting of lavender. Kids dig the sticky sweet peanut butter, honey and banana option. Or pretty much anything else on the menu. Each toast plate is reasonably priced at $3 a pop. Grab a French Lavender Breve to go along with your snack. The combo will keep you going for the rest of the afternoon.

Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar
1383 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena
Phone: 310-528-0745
Online: lavenderandhoneyespresso.com

photo credit: Joyce S. via yelp

Sqirl
Calling all parents of early risers: Sqirl is the place for you. We say that because the lines can get pretty long, and your best bet is to show up when the place opens. But the food is worth the wait, and worth the national attention this simple spot is garnering. Toast at Sqirl starts with thick slices of brioche bread. Then they add the good stuff like chocolate ganache, fresh almond hazelnut spread, and house made ricotta. And don’t forget about the jam: strawberry thyme, blackberry lemon verbena or Moro blood orange marmalade. Bring home a jar of the sweet stuff for a toasty morning at home.

Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave.
Silverlake
Phone: 323-284-8147
Online: sqirlla.com

photo credit: Le Pain Quotidien’s facebook page

Le Pain Quotidien
Tartine is French for open-faced sandwich, but however you slice it this toasty treat is a hand held favorite. Big communal tables welcome strollers, high chairs and weary parents who are eager to feed kids and be fed themselves. Tartines come sweet or savory, but always go well with French press coffee for the adults or fresh squeezed juice for kiddos. Try a savory tartine with smoked turkey and avocado or basil chicken and mozzarella. And picky eaters delight in just plain toast and one or all of the tableside (free) chocolate, cookie or vanilla spreads for a sweet treat.

Le Pain Quotidien has locations in Studio City, Larchmont, West Hollywood, Downtown, Beverly Hills, manhattan Beach, Glendale and more.  To find the location nearest you, check their website.

Online: lepainquotidien.com

Black Dog Coffee
Hit this place up before a trip to LACMA or the La Brea Tar Pits for some down home grub that’s sure to fuel your day. Thick cut rosemary bread is the perfect vehicle for whipped butter and preserves – a little savory, a little sweet, a little salty. One order is enough to feed two kiddos or one really hungry grownup. Wash it all down with organic milk, hot chocolates, fresh juices and more. Insider drink tip: the Café Cubano is worth a try, made with deep, rich coffee with condensed milk.

Black Dog Coffee
5657 Wilshire Blvd
Miracle Mile LA
Phone: 323-933-1976
Online: blackdogcoffee.com

photo credit: Kim Orchen Cooper

Superba
Superba boasts five different toast offerings for hungry breakfast crowds. And if you thought that was superb, just wait until you taste their house made jams. To keep you coming back for more, they offer a new jam every week. And forget about peanut, almond, or sunflower. This place serves a mean pecan butter and jam toast that kids will love. Parents will go hog wild for the maple custard toast with bacon confit and sage.  Actually, kids love that one too, and it’s perfect for palate expanding.

Superba Food and Bread
1900 S. Lincoln Blvd.
Venice
Phone: 310-907-5075
Online: superbafoodandbread.com

photo credit: Tina M. via yelp

The Source Cafe
If you or your kiddos have a gluten sensitivity, The Source Café is serving up some delicious wheat free options. They are also vegan and vegetarian friendly and everything comes from organic ingredients. Talk about a wholesome start to the day. Toast flavor combinations are definitely for adventurous eaters—smoked wild white fish, walnut pesto with cashew cheese, curry egg salad. But you can also always get a plain piece of toasted paleo flax bread with or without toppings for picky eaters or ask them to toast up the cherry cashew bread that comes with ghee and honey for kids who are looking for a sweeter option.

The Source Café
509 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach
Phone: 310-318-1600
Online: thesourcecafehb.com

photo credit:  Swinger’s Facebook page

Swingers
Pre-kids you’d hit this place up for late night eats, but now it’s more of a post play date hang out. But time has not changed the deliciousness of this diner food. Buried in the larger than life breakfast menu (served all day) is the bright green, buttery and oh-so-kid-friendly avocado toast. It starts with an extra thick slice of multi grain toast piled high with California’s favorite fruit, sprinkled with sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. Make sure to ask for it sans red pepper flakes, as it might be too hot for tiny taste buds to handle.

Swingers
8020 Beverly Blvd
Mid-City Los Angeles
Phone: 323-653-5858
Online: swingersdiner.com

Where do you get your toast fix, besides the pop up contraption on your counter at home? Tell us your spot for this trending treat in the comments below.

-Christina Fiedler

Sure, we know the Bay bakes up some mean sourdough and that the Dungeness crab is a local specialty, but did you realize that the Bay Area is also home to more than a dozen local chocolate companies? This Valentine’s Day, skip the Snickers in favor of some local cocoa treats. We list a few of our favorites below!

Dandelion Chocolate
Wondering what the bar-to-bean craze is all about? Drop into the Dandelion Chocolate factory in the Mission district to get not only a taste of the good stuff, but some serious education on the art of chocolate making. The folks at Dandelion roast, crack, sort, winnow, grind, conch, and temper small batches of beans before molding and packaging each bar by hand. Don’t come looking for caramel fillings or nougat—these bars are all chocolate and are differentiated by bean origin or cacao percentage. Kids can get a top-notch chocolate education by signing up for on of their free behind-the-scenes tours.

740 Valencia St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-349-0942
Online: dandelionchocolate.com

The San Francisco Chocolate Factory
You can spot this little chocolate shop by looking for its whimsical chocolate-themed mural. While there is no factory here anymore, there is a sweet little boutique specializing in locally made chocolate served up in pretty tins and wrappers perfect for gifting. Their tiny tasting discs are ideal for little chocolate lovers who might not know when to say when. For a real treat, slip one of their Milk Lover’s flavored straws into your kiddos lunch for a sweet treat they won’t forget.

286 12th St.
San Francisco, Ca
888-732-4626
Online: bridgebrandschocolate.com

Tcho
This modern chocolate company is so San Francisco, and describes itself as a Silicon Valley start up meets San Francisco food culture. They “chocolate engineers” at Tcho are all about innovation, obsessed with quality, and of course are creating the coolest wrapper designs in the local chocolate game—these bars are sure to be a hot with budding foodies.  Originally based along SF’s Embarcadero (where they hosted their popular factory tours), Tcho has since moved to Berkeley and promises that new factory tours will be up and running soon. In the meantime, get your Tcho chocolate fix at their kiosk in Westfield Center.

865 Market St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-495-5656
Online: tcho.com

Ghirardelli
The big guy in town, Ghirardelli has been making chocolate for 160 years, making it the oldest continuously operating chocolate company in the US (take that, Hershey, PA!). And all those bars sporting cacao content percentages? You can thank Ghirardelli, who claims to have started the trend more than a decade ago. Sure, you can pick up the famous confections at most any grocery or drug stores, but why not go for the full Ghirardelli experience: follow the larger-than-life lighted sign to the Bay, pull up a stool, and order a monstrous ice cream sundae dripping with Ghirardelli fudge at the flagship factory.

Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St. #52
San Francisco, CA
415-447-2846
Online: ghirardelli.com

The Guittard Chocolate Co. 
Coming in hot on Ghirardelli’s tale is The Guittard Chocolate Company, which has been locally crafting chocolate in the Bay Area for 145 years. The company started with a little factory on Sansome Street and has since grown into new, sizable digs in Burlingame. Today the fifth generation of the Guittard family is at the helm, and their specialty is still bean-to-bar chocolates of the highest quality. Switch it up and let the kids drink their dessert instead—their drinking chocolate for a truly indulgent way to consume your cocoa.

10 Guittard Rd.
Burlingame, Ca
650-697-4427
Online: guittard.com

Ocho Candy 
While other bean-to-bar chocolatiers are focused on pure chocolate, Ocho has been busy elevating the classic candy bar to locavore status. The Oakland candy company specializes in addictive chocolate bars in flavors such as caramel and peanut, coconut, peanut butter and mocha, all with no preservatives, additives or artificial flavors. Their new mini bars have debuted just in time, and to make your Valentine gifting easy as pie (coconut chocolate pie that is) just print out these customizable Valentine’s to wrap around your min Ochos and make your sweeties day! (Also the perfect and fun solution for the mega class Valentine’s project).

P.O. Box 934
Lafayette, Ca
Online: ochocandy.com

Recchiuti Confections 
For chocolate as art, look no further than Recchiuti. The company has elevated the chocolate sampler box to its highest form, with flavors such as sesame nougat, sur de lago, and star anise and pink peppercorn. Back when he was just starting out, Michael Recchiuti would visit the San Francisco farmers’ market for bundles of fresh lavender, tarragon and lemon verbena, which he’d dry for use in his signature infusions. Using traditional European techniques and equipment, he created his confections—truffles of the highest order, each shaped or painted into something almost too pretty to eat. While the kids may not dig on the more wild flavors, they will love treasure hunting through the pretty box looking for their favorites, Today you can pick up his treats for the senses at the Recchiuti outpost in the Ferry Building or their Little Nib shop in Dogpatch.

Ferry Building Marketplace
San Francisco, Ca
415-834-9494

Little Nib
807 22nd St
San Francisco, Ca
415-489-2882

Online: recchiuti.com

Do you have a favorite local chocolate maker that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

—Erin Feher