Articles by author: Jean-Michel Carre
The Mystery of the Chocolate Bissou! by Angela Borda
Bienvenue a Santa Barbara! A Glorious Gift Basket!
“Welcome!” Jill Marie says as I sit down at the mahogany tables at the back of the Santa Barbara shop.
“Make yourself at home!” I feel especially welcome because I am looking at the beautiful new
Curry Coconut Truffles: A Chocolatier’s Pride and Joy
I can admit that when I see a candy wrapped in gold foil, my inner child gets excited and I remember Christmas treats given as gifts, that delight of unwrapping something unknown, but hoping most of all to find chocolate inside. And Jean-Michel’s curry coconut truffle, wrapped in gold foil, will not disappoint you on that count
Avocado Truffles! A Visit with Chocolatier Jean-Michel Carré
If you are like me, you saw Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a child and dreamed of one day being given that golden ticket to witness the magic of chocolate making. Well, today is the day. I’ve been given the golden ticket. Jean-Michel has welcomed me to his shop in Carpinteria to witness the making of his sublime chocolates.
Testimonials
This chocolate will become the only chocolate you can eat for the rest of your life! Seriously, nothing compares. The owners, Jill and Jean-Michel are clearly hardworking and passionate local business owners. This is the type of business that makes our community unique. Definitely stop in and be prepared to be blown away. I can't even tell you my favorite because it seems to constantly change. Then depending on the weather you must indulge in a gelato or hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is rich and decadent. Mmmmm.Danelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA