Small Business Saturday at the Confectionery!

Longtime customers Kathy and Bob, amongst many others, came out for Small Business Saturday!  Kathy and Bob shopped at the Confectionery where they came in for our seasonal favorites—peppermint shortbread bark and sour santas—they're only here once each year!  While in the Village they also stopped by Caldwell's, and Mrs. Cook's to support Seattle's economy. 

We here at the Confectionery pride ourselves on being a small, local business.  We've been located in University Village for more than 40 years. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses have generated two out of every three net new jobs over the past 15 years and employ over half of all private sector employees.

Other local businesses in University Village include Swink Style Bar, Something Silver, Village Maternity, Glassybaby, Paint the Town, Impress Rubber Stamps, and Fireworks.  You can see the University Village full directory here.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Confectionery on Saturday, we appreciate your support!

Traditional Hot Chocolate - Something Sweet for Black Friday

It is too good to be true! Candy and Hot Chocolate!

Our customers were treated to a warm cup of Traditional Lake Champlain Hot Chocolate while they shopped for their favorite Christmas Candy.  We offer Traditional, Mountain Mint and the Old World Drinking Chocolate with 54% Cocoa. Topped with whipped cream and peppermint sprinkles, it brings cheer to any holiday party. Dress up a cup at home and make someone feel extra special.

Happy Halloween from The Confectionery

Several of the Candy Girls dressed up for the University Village's Merchant Halloween Contest.  They were jungle cats with a zoo keeper. Our candy boy was a NBA fan! We are ready to pass out candy to the Trick or Treater's.

Happy Halloween - It's our Favorite Day of the year.

Be sure to stop by The Confectionery for your Halloween Sweets. We have everyone's favorites!

Don't forget to pick up something special for your favorite Trick or Treaters.

Orange Crush and Licorice Jelly Bellies - We layered them for a fun look.
 When using the candy on a dessert table be sure to label your treats. It's a cute way to let guests know what they are trying.

Apothecary Jars filled with Bloodshot Eyeball Gumballs and Blood Red (Very Cherry) Jelly Bellies.

Our Truffle Boxes filled with Halloween Treats.

Candy Corn, a traditional Halloween Favorite!
The flowers are from Lisa Vammen Floral Design.

Our Islands brimming with Halloween Candy

Jelly Belly Deluxe Mix - A perfect assortment of Mellocremes, Jelly Bellies and Foiled Milk Chocolate.
Milk Chocolate Foiled Crisp Pumpkins.

Chocolate in Cuba!

A Candy Girl's father was recently in Havana, Cuba and came across a Chocolate Museum. Knowing how much we love chocolate and enjoy seeing different shops around the world, he took some photos and wrote about his experience for us. Hugh loves chocolate as well and is especially fond of our Dark Chocolate Espresso Malt balls.

You wouldn’t necessarily expect to see a Museum of Chocolate in Havana, capital of the (socialist) Republic of Cuba. But even socialists like chocolate! Right in the center of the Old Townis this tidy and very popular chocolate center with descriptions of beans, processing, chocolate-making, and (of course) lots of yummy eats. I visited it the week of October 17 while in Havana for a conference of lawyers, law professors and judges.    - Hugh Spitzer

Some of the equipment - molds in the Museo Del Chocolate.

The Entrance

A beautiful sign showcasing a Cocoa Pod

The Chocolatiers

If you want to read more about Havana’s Museum of Chocolate—here’s a link! http://www.oldhavanaweb.com/the_chocolate_museum_an_option_to_taste.html



KING5's Best of Western Washington - VOTE FOR US!

We are so pleased to announce that The Confectionery is once again nominated for KING5's Best of Western Washington! We are competing in the Best Chocolate category. Voting is open through October 9, so please visit http://ctvr.us/confectionery and vote today!

Sweeten Up the Fourth of July

Print pretty name flags and attach them to our patriotic Peppermint Candy Sticks for a sweet takeaway for your BBQ guests. 

Offer your family and friends the ultimate summertime treat - Saltwater Taffy in delicious flavors: Red Licorice, Peppermint, Cotton Candy, Blue Raspberry, Cinnamon, and Vanilla.

This candy centerpiece is festive and easy to make! Metal buckets filled with Saltwater Taffy, Candy Sticks, Milk Chocolate Foil Stars, Strawberries, Blueberries, and Champagne Bubbles, and Jelly Bellies (in Red, White, & Blue, of course!) will delight your guests and provide a sweet treat for the ride home. 
What did you create for your Fourth of July celebration?