If you want guava, hot pepper and white chocolate truffles, Swiss-Master isn't the place. It is however THE place for premium Swiss truffles that excite and delight.
When I first met Ingrid Läderach Steven, I thought, "what an elegant lady." I had no idea that this enterprising Swiss woman once aspired to be an opera singer and that a cruel twist of fate would mean her life's path would change forever. Today, Ingrid is the owner of one of Toronto's most enduring chocolate shops called Swiss-Master Chocolatier. She ensures that everything she imports from Switzerland is the very best- and that means she's personally chosen four Swiss lines of truffles and confections worthy of her clients.
A welcoming red awning shelters a charming window display of a busy Santa climbing a ladder surrounded by a mini winter wonderland. This is the kind of place that's as fun for children as it is for adults. My nieces devoured the chocolate Santas I brought them- all hand painted and crafted in Switzeralnd. My husband and I devoured the mind-blowing truffles, including the liqueur-filled "boules"- he especially enjoyed the Griotte (more on that in my upcoming piece about Swiss-Master Chocolatier).
There is literally something for everyone at Swiss-Master Chocolatier and best of all, you won't be paying an astronomical price for a truffle. Ingrid offers ready-packaged selections or you can choose your own and receive a beautiful red and gold box housing your picks that's striking enough for another kind of bauble!
When it's old-world European quality you're after, look no further than this gem tucked away in a strip mall by the Bridle Path. And have a snack or a meal before entering or just like at the market, you may end up with a whole lot more than you bargained for because everything I sampled at Swiss-Master was certainly ooohhh and ahhh worthy! On second thought- go hungry- then you definitely have an excuse to share!
