Must Have Lists with Amedei New York

"A scent of a lover is something people never forget. Well, chocolate is no different". . . 

A scent of a lover is something people never forget. Well, chocolate is no different. Want to get their attention? Then bake some brownies with pure chocolate ganache and top with blood orange ice cream, whip up some chocolate crepes with raspberries and mint, or cook some ribs drenched in chocolate barbeque sauce and serve it with a Brooklyn Black Stout. The aromas that fill the room will definitely get the juices flowing. Chocolate is one of the best aphrodisiacs: and perfect for baking, cooking or simply on its own. But what kind of chocolate? And where should you get it? Just like dating... there are so many choices. How do you commit? Well, one taste of Amedei Chocolate and you will be swept off your feet: to Venezuela, Grenada, Trinidad, Jamaica, Ecuador and be left always wanting more!

So how is Amedei so addictive? Charming? And divine? Well, I met up with Pepi Di Giacomo of Amedei Store in New York, at the trendy event space Sixth Floor Loft. Here we got personal about chocolate, men and of course Amedei. I shared how I met a good man and Pepi taught me how Master Chocolatier Cecilia Tessieri made Amedei an award winning chocolate, in a mans world. And what makes both Amedei and my new man so perfect? Um, well hello... they're Italian and in NYC! Many of us walk around with "Dating Must Have List": now you need to have something similar for chocolate! We need to develop good relationships with people and food. Here are my two lists and why:

MUST HAVES LIST FOR DATING AND CHOCOLATIERS
(Not necessarily together)

1. NEEDS TO BE STRONG AND HAVE PERSONALITY.

My New Italian is strong because he refused to let anything deter him, from making me his girl. It is a very sexy trait.

Cecilia Tessieri has conquered a male dominated world, as the first female Master Chocolatier.

2. BE SENTIMENTAL.

He holds my hand when we walk, he tells me I'm beautiful for no reason through random texts and he makes restaurant reservations.

CeciliaTessieri named her company after her maternal grandmother... surname Amedei. Tessieri is so passionate about chocolate... she even flies the harvested cacao beans back to Tuscany to preserve flavor.

3. HAVE PURE INTENTIONS.

He is willing to meet my daughters and be part of our life...  I actually know his friends and his mother is aware I exist. According to him: she says he is dating a beautiful woman... 
love her for that. 

Amedei is made with pure ingredients and made in small batches, that are closely watched by Tessieri. Making chocolate is similar to making wine...it takes the right conditions and love.
(Scarlette Secret: Nutella has nothing on Amedei's
Crema Toscana Alla Nocciola... you gotta try it!)

4. BE AVAILABLE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS

I can always reach my man: whether by text or playing footsie under the table, there is no doubt he is mine.

You can find Amedei online or in select locations. I love that I can reach Amedei Store New York, every time I travel from my Italians place to mine.

5. MAKE ME SMILE AND LAUGH.

Well, this one might come easy for him. He is a professional comedian and speech writer. But either way... he makes me smile, laugh and I feel like I can be myself around him.

Pepi Di Giacomo of Amedei Store NY has a great personality. The positive energy Pepi projects and her laugh is contagious. We could chat and drink Amedei Hot Chocolate forever.

6. LOVES TO TRAVEL.

We have not traveled together yet, but we talk about places we should visit. Italy and Portugal are top on the list. I would just like to throw the Cayman's in there. But now I am thinking I want to visit the Amedei Factory in Tuscany.

Tessieri travled the world looking for the perfect micro climates, that produce the best cacao beans. Depending on their plantation's location (closeness to the sea air, soil content and rain)... each Amedei chocolate takes you on a journey to its origin. 

7. DRESSES WELL AND KNOWS HOW TO ACCESSORIZE.

Okay, I love staying at home and watching a good movie. But it is nice to know your man can clean up and sport a nice suit or bow tie. And I must say, my man looks dashing in a suit!

The Amedei Store in NY is inspired by a Louis Vuitton trunk: and was designed to look just like that with many compartments. Pralines, bars, and napolitains are wrapped like gifts in "purse like" envelopes and small boxes fit for jewelry.

8. HAVE AN X-FACTOR THAT TURNS ME ON.

He has that look... he makes this unique expression with eyebrows and lips. And with one raised eyebrow and my leg when he first kissed me... I knew he was the guy for me.

I fell out of love with white chocolate until I met Amedei. Unlike American and many other Chocolatiers, Tessieri leaves the cocoa butter in. When this melts in your mouth... you can literally taste a world of difference. 

9. LETS ME HAVE THE LAST WORD.

I love that my Italian does not need to have the last word in a conversation or in bed. He is a truly a gentleman. 

Amedei Chocolate always has my taste buds saying Mmmmmm... end of story.

10. KEEPS THINGS EXCITING.

I never know what to expect... he is always talking about what we can do next. And he always has a good story... I live everyday wondering how our story will unfold.

Since Amedei is made in small batches and climates are always changing... so do cacao beans and the chocolate recipes of Amedei. There is always something new to tease your taste buds.

AND AS THEY ALWAYS SAY...

Once you go Italian, you never go back! 

Thanks Cecilia Tessieri and Pepi Di Giacomo for awakening my taste buds with real pure chocolate. The crystallized cocoa butter, unearthed notes and perfected truffles have me saying 

"I love Amedei"! 

My favorite is the Cioccolato Al Latte Bianco Con Pistacchi... it reminds me of Pistachio Kisses.

ENTER TO WIN
 AN AMEDEI EASTER EASTER EGG

DETAILS HERE

Amedei Store

15 East 18th street

New York, NY 10003

212-982-8113