· By Ronnie Watchorn
The Magic in an Oklahoma Christmas
Here in Oklahoma, our holiday chocolate traditions might look a little different from the norm. Instead of Swiss Alps-inspired confections, we celebrate with chocolates that tell our local story – bars infused with foraged native ingredients that our grandparents might have recognized, each one a piece of our shared heritage.
The holidays have always been a time when chocolate transforms from a simple treat into something more meaningful. It becomes a bridge between generations, a way to share love without words. Whether it's a carefully selected truffle box shared among family or a homemade hot chocolate recipe passed down through the years, these sweet moments become the threads that weave together our holiday tapestry.
In our little shop, nestled inside a bookstore in Broken Arrow, we see this magic unfold daily during the holiday season. Customers come in searching not just for chocolate, but for memories – that perfect piece that reminds them of childhood winters or creates new traditions with their own families. Some seek out our Salted Toffee bars to recreate their grandmother's famous holiday toffee, while others are starting fresh traditions with our indigenous-inspired creations.
As chocolatiers, we're not just crafting confections; we're helping to create tomorrow's nostalgia. Each carefully tempered bar, each hand-rolled truffle carries the potential to become someone's cherished holiday memory. It's a responsibility we take to heart, especially during this magical season when chocolate becomes more than just chocolate – it becomes a keeper of memories, a maker of moments, and a messenger of love.
So this holiday season, as you unwrap that special piece of chocolate, take a moment to savor not just its flavor, but the memories it holds and the new ones it might create. After all, the sweetest traditions often begin with something as simple as a piece of chocolate shared with someone you love.