The inspiration for our Waffles & Syrup piece came from the warmth and comfort of a slow Sunday morning—specifically, those cherished moments around the breakfast table on Mother’s Day. I love capturing memory through flavor, and few things evoke that sense of home and love like the aroma of golden waffles and warm maple syrup shared with family. With this piece, our goal was to honor that nostalgic tradition and transform it into a luxurious, heartwarming chocolate experience.
We began by deconstructing the classic breakfast pairing. At the heart of the flavor is the waffle—light, buttery, and slightly crisp. We developed a smooth ganache infused with delicate notes of vanilla, browned butter, and the distinct taste of toasted waffle flavor to capture its comforting essence. Layered into the ganache is the taste of maple syrup—authentic, rich, and silky—with its unmistakable golden sweetness adding warmth and depth to every bite.
To create a well-rounded flavor profile, we added subtle undertones to mimic the way syrup seeps into warm waffles and creates that craveable, melt-in-your-mouth experience. It’s a flavor that feels both familiar and elevated—made to taste like moments around the table with Mom.
Milk chocolate was the natural choice to bring it all together. Its smooth, creamy character wraps around the filling like a cozy blanket, enhancing the sweetness of the syrup and the warmth of the waffle-rich ganache without overpowering the delicate balance.
Our chocolate color-artists chose a color palette with beautiful rich purples and honey gold to reflect the inviting glow of a homemade breakfast—an edible expression of comfort, joy, and the Artistry in Chocolate® experience that defines Norman Love Confections.
Creating the Waffles & Syrup piece was our way of celebrating the small, meaningful moments that define Mother’s Day. It’s a confection crafted not just to delight the palate, but to honor the love, care, and warmth that mothers give the world.
