Truffles (such as cider or almond and mint), caramels (eg pecan) and other chocolates sustainably made in nearby Thomastown, where it has a second shop, are sold at this little chocolate shop. Sublime milk and dark hot chocolate varieties include Mexican (spiced with cinnamon), Aztec (ginger and chilli), Blonde (white chocolate and cardamom) and Espresso (with coffee).
Truffle Fairy
Kilkenny City
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