Back in 1998 Hilda Charles and Sheryl Layton had an idea whose time had come: a truffle tribute to the world’s Cherry Capital. Credit the two chocolatiers, owners of Charles Layton Chocolates, for developing the heavenly handmade dark Chocolate Cherry Truffle, a confection worthy of the locally grown tart cherry nectar at its center.

Since then the duo have kicked that recipe up with a chipotle-infused version. Could Up North truffles get any better? Oh yes—when they’re flavored with wine selected by vintners from Northern michigan wineries.

Ask about the handcrafted private label truffles offered by Northern michigan wineries. $2.95 for a box of two heavenly handmade Chocolate Truffles. Traverse City, 866-665-9591, charleslaytonchocolates.com.

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