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
Carpinteria and Santa Barbara are lucky to have Chocolats du Calibressan! As an avid lover of all things chocolate, I've tried all kinds of chocolate from around the world and from many boutique's. Expensive chocolate, cheap chocolate, rare chocolate, you name it! CDB is by far the best I've had. You can tell each piece is made with love and care. The flavors are outstanding and the combinations are amazing! In truth, I can't pick a favorite because they are all so good and I love every piece I try! Such exquisite chocolate! So happy I live right down the streetMorgan K
Carpinteria