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Chocolate dream
Her dream to create the finest chocolate began in her own kitchen as a hobby. Tracey observed when you mention chocolate it not only brings a smile but a wonderful memory of childhood experience. Everyone has a favorite and often she hears it can't be found or not like it used to be.Chocolate Ken fondly remembered his grandmother Virginia
Her husband Ken fondly remembered his grandmother Virginia, a Chocolatier, who made a "soft vanilla caramel that melted in your mouth and didn't stick to your teeth" but when Virginia passed away, she took her famous recipe with her. Tracey set out to recreate it and on her third attempt, she matched it. ChocolateSoon the chocolates she was creating as gifts to family and friends became orders and reorders of gifts they wanted to share. "The odd part" Tracey recalls, "is everyone wanted to purchase my chocolates, but no one was willing to share their stash." As the orders, increased and new customers began ordering she realized that her hobby was now a business.
Top Chocolatiers
Tracey continued in the kitchen but decided to grow on with her chocolates and studied with some of the world's top Chocolatiers, Pastry Chefs and Food Scientists (Jean-Pierre Wybauw, Terry Richardson of Richardson Researches, Inc. and Sebastian Cannone of The French Pastry School to name a few.) Chocolate During her studies, she met strategic business partner Tom Anderson and together they developed the current product line that you see at MyChocolateFix.com.Chocolate the early stages of product development
In the early stages of product development Tracey began searching for a superior espresso to use in her espresso caramel. She researched and found Sienna Coffee, a label produced by an exclusive air-roasting process. She met with owners of Sienna Coffee, Darlene Daniel, and Hannu Makela, (owners of the Black Forest Bakery and Cafe in Lake Forest , CA ) and they fell in love with Tracey's Espresso Almond Turtle. It wasn't long after they decided to expand their bakery and asked Tracey to join in their expansion. Downey 's Chocolates was in business. "I love my new kitchen and love having the chocolates showcased" Tracey says with a smile. "I love what I do and knowing how much people enjoy Downey 's Chocolates. It has become the gift that keeps giving"Chocolate and Tracey Downey-Racen
Tracey Downey-Racen is also the daughter of late talk show host Morton Downey Jr. A great entertainer, actor, and politician he lost his battle to cancer March 2001. She dedicates her line of "BigMouth Candies" a selection of premium brittles, toffees, and turtles to his memory. Although you don't need a big mouth to enjoy it "BigMouth Candies" are so good it envelopes your mouth and leaves a big smile. Who doesn't remember his?Chocolate in Southern California
When in Southern California you can visit Tracey in person at the Black Forest Bakery and Cafe located at 21731 Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest , CA 92630 . For those who travel through the internet come on over to www.MyChocolateFix.com.Chocolate Luxury Experience
Once you've experienced Downey 's Chocolates you'll know why it's a "Luxury Experience, you won't want to share."
