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Kevin Miller never really planned on again and runs the business selling his Kevin often uses dried fruits adding
becoming a gourmet chocolatier. In fact, chocolates online and at local farmers’ texture and flavor. For the purist, he can
after college, he was busy building two markets, craft fairs and specialty retailers. make his chocolate with nothing at all
business careers. Making chocolate was added to enjoy pure dark, white or milk
merely a hobby that he developed by For Kevin and Eunice to build chocolate, just as they are.
helping his mother-in-law and sister-in-law such a successful business while Truffles: A unique solid filling, not a
in their home cottage chocolate business. recovering from his debilitating liquid or a ganache, so they feel like
Then, in December of 2011, Kevin condition is truly a miracle solid chocolate throughout; until you
suffered a massive stroke. This life taste the wonderful fillings including
changing illness left him unable to drive, made in candy land! wines from local NH wineries, 100%
curtailed most of his business career, and KRM Chocolates are completely hand- pure maple cream, and his favorite filling
left financial hardships for the family. made in small batches the old-fashioned invention, flavored balsamic vinegars.
But the Millers were not ready to give in. way, with no machinery whatsoever. It That’s right, balsamic vinegar! The new
Kevin’s wife, Eunice, encouraged him to results in a smooth, delicious taste not flavor sensation is amazing.
use his knowledge of chocolate and start found in more expensive chocolate. Kevin Dipped cookies: Kevin’s version of
a business; and KRM Chocolates was can custom create the perfect candy for those popular sandwich cookies uses his
born. Eunice performed administrative your special occasion or your personal hand-made chocolate to create the perfect
duties, and Kevin fine tuned his recipes at eating pleasure; making it difficult to snack. As his customers say, “They are
the Creative Chef Kitchen, in Derry, NH disagree with his mantra that, “Once you truly outrageous.”
where he continues his mastery today. try my artisan chocolates, you will be a
Over time, as Kevin regained more customer for life!” Guest editorial submitted by
cognitive skills, he took on more of the Barks: With peanuts, almonds, pecans, KRM Chocolates, LLC
administrative duties. He now drives walnuts, or any other nuts you prefer.

Mark your calendar for
CandyDay HoliDays

Valentine’s Day – Feb 14 • Easter – April 1 • Mother’s Day – May 13
or just make any day more special!
Order early online at
krmchocolates.com

And also find fairs, markets and retailers where you can buy KRM chocolates.
Contact Kevin Miller at 617-945-3263

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