Chocolatier Constance Popp

October17

Constance and I met a number of years ago, brought together for Canola Camp.  I had been to her first location in old St. James on Portage Ave. but had never had the opportunity to visit her at her new home on Provencher Ave.

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This amazing creation was made to celebrate the upcoming Dali exhibit at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.  Constance is always promoting something to do with a not-for-profit organization or cultural event in our fair city.

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I spotted this in the front window of her Provencher Ave. shop.

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Look at the detailing and artistry of the work?  Even the lace is edible, having been made from spun sugar.

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Wouldn’t it be fun and delicious to eat your way through this chess game?

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Everywhere you look in the pristine little shop, there is something delectable to purchase as a treat or a great gift.

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On the day that I visited, they were promoting their extended selection of baked goods and I was very impressed with the classic pastry offerings.

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But my very favourite treat, when I visit Constance’s shop is her hot chocolate. Remember the scene in the movie “Chocolat” when the character portrayed by Juliette Binoche prepares a chocolate elixir for one of her patrons?  I cannot imagine that the concoction could possibly taste better than this-heavenly.

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There are a couple of bistro tables in the shop to enjoy said hot chocolate or perhaps a croissant.  I look forward to taking our Frenchman there for a visit very soon.

Kath’s quote: “If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?”-Marquise de Sévigné

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Love-that is all.

 

 

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