Necessity--the mother of invention?...

Necessity--the mother of invention? Not necessarily in the world of chocolates. And, not necessarily for Minneapolis-based B T McElrath Chocolatier. Years of culinary experience, as well as, sheer ingenuity have helped create truffle like as Lavender Black Peppercorn, Zinfandel-Balsamic and the of the present day Kaffir Lime and Ginger--an aromatic Kaffir lime and coconut ganache coated in dark chocolate and garnished with crystallized ginger.

Should lavender be in chocolate? Isn't it a soap or a sashay for a dresser drawer? Pepper vinegar and tea aren't fix as traditional flavors either, further B. T. McElrath has place people are coming ...