MICRO-BATCH ARTISANAL FINE CHOCOLATE MADE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN
MEET CHOCOLATIER SYOVATA EDARI
Cacao & Me
“I seek to satisfy the most primal instinct in us as humans - to eat- by creating a complete sensory symphony of confectionery bliss."
Walking away from a 15 year career as a trial lawyer is not easy. Especially as a single mom. I feel like I didn't have a choice as I was relentlessly beckoned by my favorite food: Chocolate. My passion for chocolate, flavor creation, and what had been just a hobby for decades, suddenly turned into a small side business in 2014 after two law firms hired me to handle their holiday gifting. Originally marketing my chocolate to generate referrals for my solo law practice, CocoVaa Chocolatier took off in 2016. What was once my refuge following long days in trial courts has now become my new full time job.
My fascination with the chocolate arts has taken me through a journey of self discovery, as well as to places I thought I would never travel, including L'Hermitage, France in 2016 where I was trained at Valrhona. I received professional training through E'cole Chocolat and master chocolatier training in France and at ICAM in Lecco, Italy. After spending time in Paris visiting some of the best chocolatiers in the world, I finally decided what I wanted to be when I grow up - a Tastemaker. That same year, on a small budget, I began planning the design of a small chocolate laboratory. My "nanofactory" is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
I've been told I have a knack for "tastemaking."I owe this to my world travels, my family background, and my love of science. Flavor is complex and involves a mixture of sensory input from taste, to smell, to the tactile sensation of the texture of a food in your mouth. I love to create complex combinations that awaken all of the senses perceived during tasting. My chocolates have unique flavor profiles and are very personal to me. Each one tells a story of the travels, the lives, and the experiences of many people besides myself. As I embark on this journey, I seek to satisfy the most primal instinct in us as humans - to eat- by creating a complete sensory symphony of confectionery bliss. I look forward to sharing my journey with you through my creations.
Syovata Edari
“Chocolate is a perfect food, as wholesome as it is delicious, a beneficent restorer of exhausted power...it is the best friend of those engaged in literary pursuits.”
- Justus Von Liebig -
Weddings & Events
FOR THE SWEETEST MOMENTS IN LIFE
In addition to producing fine chocolates and confections, I create signature selections for weddings, parties and community events, and can host private chocolate themed parties for your group. Ask about chocolatier classes or schedule a personal consultation to create a special affair.
“Chocolate is like my best friend and the most intense pleasure at the same time, perhaps not the most intense, but the most regular and reliable one.”
- Chloe Doutre-Roussel -
"The best tasting foods are made with ingredients you find close to home.”
Chocolate Alchemy
QUALITY CACAO FROM AROUND THE GLOBE AND FRESH LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS FUSED TO CREATE THE PERFECT CONFECTIONS
Mixing, refining, and innovating, I'm committed to providing you with luscious creations with the finest cacao beans, liquors and infused ingredients for delectable and unique ganaches, bars, barks, caramels, mousses and more.
I'm inspired by my diverse background and I seek to introduce you to flavors of the world in a small, unforgettable bite. From saffron infused truffles, or white peach mint caramels, to single origin chocolate mousses, my quest to create the perfect pairings and to bring you the best taste experience will hopefully stimulate all of your senses and feed your soul.
I use the freshest ingredients available without artificial preservatives and source all ingredients locally and ethically where possible. I believe that the best tasting foods are made with ingredients you find close to home. I even source some herbs for infusions right from my own backyard in Madison, Wisconsin.