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We create 🍫 #edibleart. Delivery options throughout #YYC, or you can order 🍫 online, shipped to your door 🇨🇦.

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Now that would be a big chicken!

#whatcamefirst #chicken #egg

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Our Nutty Golden Eggs were a little shop secret. I guess now that I've posted them on @instagram, I can no longer hoard them all for myself. They're available in sealed single serving packs, on our website, and are found in the Easter items.

I have to admit I'm a hardcore 🥜 lover! And these multi layered peanut treats are like heaven, to me.
They feature a toasted peanut caramel, layered on a house made peanut praline, layered on a peanut 'duja, featuring a great blend of Nicaragua origin dark and milk chocolates.
Please hurry...I really can eat them all!

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Class photo.

#chocolate #rabbits #lapinelibrary #thechocolatelab

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The mountain sat upon the plain
In his eternal chair,
His observation omnifold,
His inquest everywhere.

The seasons prayed around his knees,
Like children round a sire:
Grandfather of the days is he,
Of dawn the ancestor. -E. Dickinson

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@stevehimm was going for a Helix Nebula, in this one.. it looks like a double helix. However you slice it, it's very cool!

#itslonelyoutinspace

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Domo Arigato.

Friends, our solid milk chocolate robots are now available for ordering on our Web Shop. I know you were asking for these items...and we're happy to bring them to you.

Each one is individually wrapped, and ready to add on to any order. Check out our entire Tasty Treats section of the online Shop, for all kinds of #thechocolatelab specialties. 🤖🤖🤖

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Who'd have thunk these would be the breakout stars of the season?

Now you don't have to prematurely break into your #designereggs to raid the insides...we've got all your fave flavours of chocolate caramels available on our web shop. You can grab an assorted pack, or all of one flavour.
My faves are currently between the mango-passionfruit and the raspberry...what about you?

And if you're in the ordering mind, DM me for a discount code for multi packs of these. We're shipping all across 🇨🇦. #thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #easter #design #colors #colorful #patisserie #yummy #tasty #caramel #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #chefsroll #calgary #yyceats #handmade #instagood #canada #calgaryfood #dailyhiveyyc #iamdowntown #yycnow #whereyyc #curiocitycalgary

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Oh @bayleifprime, this is absolutely gorgeous!

It's a real joy to get the opportunity to lead a team of such creative young minds. My staff are like family, to me. I'm like the proud papa.
#thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #designereggs #easter #design #flowers #colors #colorful #patisserie #yummy #tasty #caramel #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #chefsroll #calgary #yyceats #handmade #instagood #canada #calgaryfood #dailyhiveyyc #iamdowntown #yycnow #whereyyc #curiocitycalgary

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While I was clearing out the display showcase today to bring remaining stock to our fulfillment centre, I was thinking that I could count on one hand the number of times I've seen this showcase completely empty, since we opened the #chinatown shop. I bet if you go way back in my timeline, you'll find it. It's been a while... Swipe to see how the showcase looked in comparison, just over a month ago. Pretty stark contrast, huh?

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Here's a decoration technique you can practice at home. All you'll need is some tempered cocoa butter colours, a clean glove, and your imagination.

You can use more than one colour on your palette, and blend them on your thumb, like I'm doing in this vid. The more you move your thumb around inside the cavity of the mold, the more you'll blend it...but be careful not to over blend, or it'll look muddy.

Tag #thechocolatelab and show me your results. I will repost some of my faves in my stories.

#thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #bonbons #patisserie #yummy #tasty #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #production #tips #technique #decoration #blending #thumb #chocolatetalks #calgary #yyceats #yycnow #pastryelite

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So, who's broken into their eggs already, and eaten all the insides? 🙋‍♂️. #nojudgement

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Now we'll paint some happy trees, over here. You can do anything here -- the only prerequisite is that it makes you happy. -Bob Ross

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And more sponges... Some of my favourite types of sponges to use are large celled - with chunks that can be cut down to any size and shape you wish.

They're readily found at Michael's or any art supply stores.
Working with slightly cooler temps than you would when spraying, your cocoa butter colours will be slightly thicker, allowing you to make cleaner prints, kinda like you would with a potato stamp.

Hmmm...potato stamps. Now that gets me thinking... #thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #bonbons #patisserie #yummy #tasty #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #production #tips #technique #decoration #chocolatetalks #calgary #yyceats

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Even though things are pretty snafu atm, I'm going to keep posting little rays of sunshine, for your visual pleasure, as well as lots of good tips and BTS. This leopard spot egg really brightened up my day!
Just a reminder that we're still delivering chocolate all across Calgary, (free for $40+ orders), and can get treats shipped to your door, all across 🇨🇦. We'd like to sweeten your day up, just a wee bit. ♥️ you all!

#thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #bonbons #chocolatebars #designereggs #bunny #easter #design #abstract #colors #colorful #patisserie #yummy #tasty #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #chefsroll #calgary #yyceats #handmade #instagood #canada #calgaryfood #dailyhiveyyc #iamdowntown #yycnow #whereyyc #curiocityyyc

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Sponges...we use them in all shapes and sizes. They are key decoration tools used in the layers of our #bonbon designs.

Here, @stevehimm is using a blunt edged round sponge, on one of our fan fave flavours.
#thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #bonbons #patisserie #yummy #tasty #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #production #tips #technique #decoration #chocolatetalks #calgary #yyceats

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Friends, it's been really great to be out with our home delivery team, dropping off 🍫 ♥️ to you, and meeting people, albeit from a 6ft. distance.
I'm touched to be able to bring a bit of comfort to you, in these challenging times, and getting to meet some of you for the first time.

We're truly all in this together. Sending you love and light.

Hit up our website (chocolatelab.ca) and let us deliver some care to you. We offer free weekday deliveries all over #YYC, and shipping all across 🇨🇦. Our retail shop remains open for pickup orders, but it's best to call ahead to make sure somebody is there to open the gate for you. (403-455-3022)

If you have any questions, feel free to DM or email us, or you can use the live chat function on our website, to speak with Diane, or any of our online service team.

#thechocolatelab #yyc #chocolate #bonbons #chocolatebars #designereggs #bunny #easter #design #abstract #colors #colorful #patisserie #yummy #tasty #pastryinspiration #chefsgossips #chefsroll #calgary #yyceats #handmade #instagood #canada #calgaryfood #dailyhiveyyc #iamdowntown #yycnow #whereyyc #curiocitycalgary

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Friends, life sure has changed in short order. We are similarly trying to figure out the next steps thru this crisis. We are committed to keeping our staff and customers out of harm's way, and have made operational changes to address this.

As of today, our retail doors remain open, albeit on an abbreviated schedule. Please consider using our contactless payment solutions instead of cash, when making your transactions.

Our online fulfillment centre remains fully operational, and since the location is closed to the public, we are still able to offer full shipping services across Canada, via Canada Post and FedEx.
We are offering free weekday delivery throughout Calgary on orders above $40. Simply choose this option upon checkout, and we will contact you directly with delivery details.

Visit our website for more info, or to chat with one of our service staff. Link in bio.

Stay safe, friends.

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