These are the finest chocolates made. I choose every ingredient for quality, freshness, and its impact on the environment. Most of the ingredients are organic and all are the best that can be obtained, many grown locally to my kitchen in California. Organic, fair trade evaporated cane juice. Organic, California grown nuts. Organic cream from non-GMO, California field grazed cows...every part of these chocolates has a story and all are full of attention to detail and craftsmanship. There are no strange chemicals, no preservatives, nothing intended to extend the life of the candy or enhance it's appearance. Each candy is fashioned completely by hand and only the best are used. Creating this kind of quality is hugely time consuming and expensive, but you will taste the difference. Do not refrigerate these candies. They are meant to be enjoyed within a week of creation. Click on photo to enlarge.