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    The 13 Most Exciting Chocolates in America

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    A French chocolate master turns truffles extraordinary with flavors like jasmine tea, fresh ginger, and arabica coffee. The beautiful presentation makes the ... more 
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    A French chocolate master turns truffles extraordinary with flavors like jasmine tea, fresh ginger, and arabica coffee. The beautiful presentation makes the assortment box a sure-to-please hostess gift. 16 Piece Chocolate Collection, $36, François Payard.

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    Wed, Feb 6, 2013 10:52 AM EST
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    "Perfect," "lovely," "gourmet" - these are among the adjectives our testers used to describe the array of gourmet chocolates we sampled to bring you the best new takes on our favorite treat. By Ava Feuer, REDBOOK.

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