Anyone who knows their way around chocolate and plants as well as Oliver Holecek demands consideration and crowning as Dazzler of the Day. When further backed by the recommendation of an admired and respected friend with exquisite taste, it was a no-brainer. Oliver founded Primo Botanica, which currently offers various jewels of culinary conjurings culled completely from ethically-sourced entities, and available online here as Primo Chocolates. A brief perusal of the offerings reveals such fascinating gems as Ceremonial Drinking Chocolate, Lemon Poppyseed Fudge Eggs, Spicy Mayan Drinking Chocolate, Pistachio Marzipan M!lk Bars, and Mountain Cardamom chocolate bars. It’s the sort of stuff that tastes as good as you can feel about how it is sourced and produced. (Also check out this recent write-up of the “Heaps of Trash” art performance, which sounds like a fascinating amalgamation of art, food, and social commentary.)
