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What is ganache?
Ganache is the term used for the smooth creamy center of a truffle. The center is a mixture of chocolate, fresh heavy cream, and sometimes enhanced with various natural flavors.
What is a chocolate truffle?
A chocolate truffle is traditionally a ganache center that has been rolled, and then dipped in chocolate couverture to create an outer shell. The truffle can then be decorated to distinguish it from other truffles that may appear to be the same.
What is couverture?
Couverture chocolate is a high grade of chocolate used by chocolatiers to create chocolate truffles and confections.
How are your chocolates made?
Wiseman House Chocolates are made by blending fine chocolate and fresh heavy cream to create a rich chocolate ganache, which is allowed to set up overnight (other fresh ingredients are added to enhance flavor). Then, after the ganache has set up, it is cut into pieces, hand-rolled, then dipped in chocolate and decorated by hand. The result is what you see in each box of Wiseman House Chocolates. See Our Chocolates.
Why do your chocolates have such a short shelf life?
Wiseman House Chocolates have a comparatively shorter shelf life than that of other chocolatiers because we use only natural and fresh ingredients in our chocolates. See Our Chocolates.
How should I store my chocolates?
Your Wiseman House Chocolates should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight; preferably away from any strong smells (such as candles), as chocolate absorbs scent. Do not store them in the refrigerator due to the humidity.
Why do your chocolates all look different while other chocolatiers chocolates look the same?
This is due to the fact that each and every Wiseman House Chocolate is handmade. Wiseman House Chocolates are hand rolled, hand dipped and hand decorated. There are no big machines used to repeat the same process, which is what makes most other companies have the same look for every truffle. Our process allows each unique truffle to be its own experience. See Our Chocolates.
What is the significance behind the names of your chocolates?
Over the years several of our chocolates have become famous for their unusual names and the interesting stories behind them:
Dark Rufus is our signature dark chocolate named after the original builder and owner of the Wiseman House—artist Rufus Wiseman, who built the house over 100 years ago.
Milk Rufus is our signature milk chocolate named after the original builder and owner of the Wiseman House—artist Rufus Wiseman, who built the house over 100 years ago.
Snooky is a dark chocolate truffle with a subtle coffee flavor named after the nickname that our owner and chocolatier Kevin Wenzel uses for his wife LaDonne (who loves coffee).
Wild Woman is one of our most popular dark chocolate truffles named by long-time Wiseman House employee, Ms. Eldelee Mitchell, replacing the previous name “Who Needs a Man.”
Apricot Adeline is a white chocolate truffle named after the Adeline Wiseman, wife of Rufus Wiseman (see above). The name is fitting as many old houses in the central Texas area, like the Wiseman House, had apricot trees in the yard.
Who owns Wiseman House Chocolates?
The Wiseman House, originally built in 1903 by artist Rufus Wiseman, was bought by Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel—founders of Wiseman House Chocolates—in 1996. The Wenzel’s chose to keep the name Wiseman House in honor of its original owners and in order to preserve the house’s historical significance. In the beginning, it was a storefront/home for the Wenzel’s, and now it serves as the retail location for Wiseman House Chocolates. See Our Story.
Where in the world is Hico, Texas?
Hico, Texas is located on the cusp of the Texas Hill Country, about an hour and half southwest of Fort Worth, Texas and two hours north of Austin, Texas. If you look on a map, you can find us at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 281. See Our Locations.
Are your chocolates offered at any other retail stores?
Yes, though we are very picky about who we will let carry our chocolates. For a list of locations see Our locations .
Do you ship international orders?
Currently we do not ship international orders, though many of our chocolates have been carried home by our international customers.
What methods of payment do you accept?
Our online and retail stores accept payment with Visa/Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
How do you ship your chocolates?
See our Shipping Policy.
Should I be concerned about privacy or security when ordering from you online store?
Absolutely not. We care about protecting your privacy and take every step necessary to guarantee your online security. See our Privacy Policy.
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