Jacksonville, FL Exit 350B: Chocolate popcorn put Peterbrooke Chocolatier on the map. The combination of sweet, salty, crunchy and chocolatey is a 31-year-favorite. At a neighborhood Holiday Magic festival, local retailers offered complimentary samples, but founder Phyllis Geiger could not afford to give away pricey truffles. Putting on her thinking cap, she bought popcorn at the theater next door and then covered it in milk chocolate – the confection was a hit!
The following day, after the 4th customer asked for it, the Peterbrooke chocolate covered popcorn legacy began. Munch some at the cash (or other samples) or try their fudge caramel corn, chocolate peanut butter Ritz crackers, toffee bars or chocolate pretzels. Pick up some sugar-free bridge mix or chocolate blueberries for the car.
Here’s some sweet gift ideas: milk chocolate crayons in a box, chocolate pizza or they can even cover a wine bottle with chocolate. There’s a production viewing window.
Location:Peterbrooke Chocolate Factory Store –
1470 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-5
Tel: 904-398-2489 or 800-771-0019.
www.peterbrooke.com