First Place

Talk about starting something and not finishing! It has been forever since I posted - I'm sorry! It has been a busy summer. In July we attended the Retail Confection National Convention in Branson. It was a fun family trip and a blast! We entered our state fair exhibit/ chocolates titled "Chocolate on-a-stick" and won first place. The candies included for the exhibit were: Tor-tush, chocolate caramel, and Ultimate Sm'ore on-a-stick. We attended classes on mold making, caramel and fudge making, and the candy clinic. We also toured a couple of chocolate factories which is always fun! The boys did many touristy things in Branson and swam a ton!!

We were at the State Fair during August. As always it felt like a marathon. Thank you to all returning customers who see us at the fair!!

Farmers Market

We are now at the Des Moines farmer's market!! What a fun experience - and tiring. I get up at 3:45 to make myself beautiful :) and load the car. Tom just rolls out of bed and is ready to roll. We are on the road by 5:00 am and have to be checked in by 6-ish. It is a great place for us - music and chocolate waif through the air. We are selling caramel apples, fudge, caramels, and chocolate dipped strawberries. We get to visit with current, past, and future customers. A lady came up to me who met me at the fair, she then ordered online at Christmas, and said she was very happy. How fun is that to meet a online customer! If you are interested in the Des Moines farmers market it is Saturdays from 7 am - 12 pm on Court Avenue http://www.knowdowntown.com/events/farmersmarket/.

Lillie's New Blog!

Welcome to our new blog!! We have changed our blog method at Lillie Mae! We thought it would be a great way to share the fun and crazy behind-the-scenes action at the "shop".
The characters:
Lillie aka Aimee - head chocolate slinger
Tom S. - the hubby/ organizer of the shop
TJ, Spence, and Carson - the three musketeers