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December 2011
Chicago Tribune December 2011 Chicago Tribune
His and Hers Gifts
Gift Advise and Ideas for couples
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November 2011
Chicago Parent November 2011 Chicago Parent
Chocolate Greatness
Be the hit of the party when you arrive with goodies from ChocolateGourmet.com
July 2011
Babble July 2011 Babble
Brownies that are baked to perfection! (And taste like it)
Like your brownies moist and chocolately? (We mean, who doesn’t?) Then this brownie is for you.
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March 2011
cool hunting March 2011 cool hunting
Drool-worthy truffles, cookies and more
"Chicago-based chocolate gourmet, perfect as an after-dinner treat or as a midday snack, will tickle your tastebuds for an unbelievably mouth-watering experience."
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February 2011
cool mom picks February 2011 cool mom picks
The ugliest chocolates you'll ever love
"the perfect last-minute Valentine's Day gift."
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December 2010
The Washington Post December 2010 The Washington Post
Shopping Cart: No Baking, Just Buying
"What chocolate gourmet's ugly truffles lack in finesse they compensate for in flavor. Our favorites in a nine-piece sampler box include morning after merlot and gordito picante."
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December 2010
Food & Wine December 2010 Food & Wine
Ultra Fudgy Brownies
"square one brownies have a perfect crackly top and a deep chocolate flavor."
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December 2010
DineWise December 2010 DineWise
Artisan Food Gifts for New Year's in Chicago
"Don't take the tongue-in-cheek name too seriously; these are truly delicious."
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November 2010
cool hunting November 2010 cool hunting
ch giftguide
"some of the best we've eaten."
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October 2010
DailyCandy October 2010 DailyCandy
The 18 Best Cookies That Come Right to Your Door
"The sassy little sweets snap you out of a funk in no time."
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September 2010
Outblush September 2010 Outblush
chocolate gourmet chubby wubby cookies
"puffy and flavorful and marvelous!"
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April 2010
Oh Joy! Eats April 2010 Oh Joy! Eats
{taste tested}: ugly truffles
"...make no claims about being the prettiest of confections out there, but they do want to let you know how good they are."
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February 2010
Chocolate Grail February 2010 Chocolate Grail
chocolate gourmet - ugly truffles and damn good cookies
These are great truffles that don't need fancy outfits. Each truffle is meaty, flavorful and deeply satisfying.
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January 2010
Crain's Chicago Business January 2010 Crain's Chicago Business
Lessons Learned in a Challenging Year
Among other things, she scored mentions in numerous online gift guides, including those from Business Week and the New York Times.
December 2009
Business Week December 2009 Business Week
Executive Gift Guide 2009
"like a box of bon bons for cookie fans"
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December 2009
Babble December 2009 Babble
Best Holiday Food Gifts
"With a mouth-watering selection of yummies with cute names like maternal macadamia nut, rockabye raspberry and chubby wubby chocolate (our favorite!), you’ll have no problem finding a cookie to please your palate."
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December 2009
YumSugar December 2009 YumSugar
Yum's December Must Haves
"I love the homemade taste of all the cookies — especially the oh-so-fudgy chubby wubby chocolate."
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November 2009
The New York Times November 2009 The New York Times
2009 Holiday Gift Guide
An assortment of aptly described "damn good cookies"
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September 2009
Bon Appetit September 2009 Bon Appetit
What To Buy Now
"With cookies as delicious as these, you'll be happy to leave the trick-or-treat candy to the kids."
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June 2009
Modern Bride June 2009 Modern Bride
The 25 Trendsetters of 2009
Mary Winslow, "Brilliant Baker."
June 2009
Cool Mom Picks June 2009 Cool Mom Picks
A truffle only a mother could love. Actually, nah. Everyone will love them.
The gift boxes make a fantastic hostess gift, shower favor or pregnancy survival gift at a decent price.
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May 2009
Midwest Living May 2009 Midwest Living
Discoveries: Doubly Good Cookies
Go ahead, tear into a chubby wubby chocolate. First bite - soft, dense, almost truffle-like. You teeth will leave telltale tracks through the fudginess....and suddenly, you want to try them all!
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April 2009
Suite 101 April 2009 Suite 101
Damn Good Cookies and (Not So) Ugly Truffles
"Cookies with Attitude and kick*ss Names"
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March 2009
Candy Addict March 2009 Candy Addict
Candy Review: ugly truffles
"Delicious (mmmmm), delightful (those names!), and diverse (something for everyone), these are rich enough that I didn’t even regret my decision to share them..."
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March 2009
Style Me Pretty March 2009 Style Me Pretty
SMP Loves...Chocolate Gourmet!
"little treats that don't take themselves too seriously :)"
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March 2009
Medill News Service March 2009 Medill News Service
Chef Mary Winslow uses the Internet and homemade truffles to grow her business

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February 2009
Snackerrific February 2009 Snackerrific
Snack Review: damn good cookies
"This is the best pure chocolate cookie I daresay I’ve ever tasted."
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February 2009
Chicago Parent February 2009 Chicago Parent
The Good, the Ugly, and the Yummy
Beauty isn't everything. Mom always said, "It's what's inside that truly counts." Take it from a Fab Chicago Mama who knows...
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December 2008
Food and Wine December 2008 Food and Wine
Incredible Cookies
"Damn Good Cookies, line lives up to it's name with tender rugelach. . ."
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December 2008
Metropolitan Home December 2008 Metropolitan Home
Met Home Holiday Gift Guide
"Pastry chef Mary Winslow's Damn Good Cookies live up to their name. Choose from chocolate, coconut, pecan. . ."
December 2008
Coastal Living December 2008 Coastal Living
Coastal Living Holiday Gift Guide
"Try the staff favorite: oozy boozy caramel."
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December 2008
Southtown Star December 2008 Southtown Star
They're Raving About the Taste
"Each [truffle] is hand-rolled. All of the ganaches are made from scratch. The truffles are twice dipped in tempered chocolate..."
December 2008
Chicago Social December 2008 Chicago Social
Chow Baby: Ring in the season with the best truffles
"...sassily named sweets that [have] us saying, 'I do."
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November 2008
San Diego Union-Tribune November 2008 San Diego Union-Tribune
The Good, The Ugly
"The ugly truffles are interestingly named, and tasty, too."
January 2008
Woman's Day January 2008 Woman's Day
Sweet Treats
"Merlot ganache chocolate truffles with red velvet cake crumbs."
December 2007
Time Out Chicago December 2007 Time Out Chicago
Damn Good Cookies
"Mary Winslow has serious cojones to call her line of cookies Damm Good, but try as we might, we can't prove her wrong."
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October 2007
L.A. Daily News October 2007 L.A. Daily News
Cookie & Truffles
"Chocolate Gourmet ... produces awesome cookies and truffles. We were amazed by the fabulous taste....Recipients of these products are bound to be impressed."
February 2007
Chicago Tribune February 2007 Chicago Tribune
The Chocolate Issue
"Ugly may not be pretty but it sure can be delicious."
January 2007
New York Times January 2007 New York Times
Cookies With a Bit Of Swagger
"Damn Good Cookies do not hide behind false modesty or a fancy box, nor should they."
December 2006
Washington Post December 2006 Washington Post
Shopping Cart
"If you want to give home-baked cookies but are more proficient with the computer keyboard than with the oven, try the bite-size Damn Good Cookies from Chicago-based Chocolate Gourmet."
November 2006
O Magazine November 2006 O Magazine
Grandma Sold Separately
"If you're going to indulge, be sure to make it special. These nutty, fruity, flaky, chewy rugalach are extremely special"
August 2006
Daily Candy August 2006 Daily Candy
Eat Your Heart Out
"The sassy little sweets snap you out of a funk in no time. (Or, if you're already sitting pretty, they help you savor a delicious day.)"
June 2006
Chocolatier Magazine June 2006 Chocolatier Magazine
Ugly, but GOOD
"The sinful truffles ... will surely satisfy any sweet tooth."
May 2006
Bon Appétit May 2006 Bon Appétit
Desserts at Your Doorstep
Featured in May 2006 under Gourmet Chocolate Gifts.
May 2006
The Nibble May 2006 The Nibble
Taste like knock-outs
"These 'Ugly Truffles' are actually quite good-looking and taste like knock-outs."
November 2005
Chicago Tribune November 2005 Chicago Tribune
When cookies come a-callin'
"Top-notch ingredients, generously used, are paired with Winslow's craftsmanship to produce marvelous confections."



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Chocolate Gourmet makes hand-rolled ugly chocolate truffles, brownie squares, and damn good cookies using all natural ingredients in our Chicago kitchen. Our gourmet cookies and chocolate truffles come in a variety of gift bundle assortments for the holiday season and any special occasion. We offer volume discounts, custom corporate gift packaging, wedding and event favors.