Sep 15, 2014

MiVT Chocolates Vie for Martha Stewart’s AttentionBy Gina BullardWCAX.com

Vergennes, VT – A local business is up for an exciting national award, and it’s their Made in Vermont chocolates that have caught the attention of Martha Stewart.

Business is sweet at Daily Chocolate in Vergennes. The gourmet chocolate shop is constantly busy. Jen Roberts bought the business five years ago as a new venture. The new mom had a 2.5 year old and 6-month-old at home but made the decision to jump in with her husband. “We bought the shop, I came to work and my husband has been a stay-at-home dad for the last five years,” Roberts said.

She makes small-batch, hand-cut and dipped chocolates from scratch. “People always comment about how much better our chocolate is and I think that’s the biggest reason — it’s fresh,” Roberts said.

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