In this episode, Lecia Duke, the CEO and founder of Quintessential Chocolates Company, shares the story behind her unique and innovative chocolates. From her training by a Swiss master chocolatier to the development of her liquid center chocolates, Lecia discusses the challenges and successes she has faced throughout her 40-year career. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at her retail store and production facility in Fredericksburg, Texas. This is the first of three episodes about foodie destinations in Fredericksburg.

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• Lecia Duke: CEO and founder of Quintessential Chocolates Company, Incorporated

• Lecia’s background and upbringing in Texas and her exposure to French language and culture

• Her move to Fredericksburg, Texas and the inspiration behind opening her retail store there

• Her training as a chocolatier by a Swiss master chocolatier and the development of her liqueur proliné

• The challenges she faced in launching her business and the expansion of her product to non-alcoholic flavors

• The unique process of creating the liquid centers for her chocolates and the technology used in her production facility

• The popularity of her chocolates and the different flavors that customers love

• Lecia Duke’s career as a chocolatier spans 40 years, during which she has developed unique and innovative chocolates.

• Quintessential Chocolates Company specializes in liquid center chocolates and offers a wide range of flavors, including liqueurs, cocktails, and wine varietals.

• Lecia’s chocolates are made with high-quality ingredients and are crafted using a traditional European approach.

• The chocolates are handmade in the retail store’s production facility in Fredericksburg, Texas.

• Quintessential Chocolates Company ships its products nationwide and offers vegan and keto options.

• “We make experiential chocolate. You have to experience it to understand it.” - Lecia Duke

• “When you taste good, real chocolate, properly done, who cares about the shelf life?” - Lecia Duke

• “We try to have something in the store for everyone, including vegan and keto options.” - Lecia Duke

• Quintessential Chocolates Company, Incorporated

• Chocolat (retail store)

• Fredericksburg, Texas

• Jack Daniels

• Garrison Brothers Distillery

• Lindt (chocolate company)

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