The Self-Taught Chocolatiers: NuNu Chocolates

Our Videos – By Liza de Guia on May 11, 2010
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“Because everybody likes chocolate…”

Meet Justine Pringle and Andy Laird, co-founders and chocolatiers of NuNu Chocolates in Brooklyn, NY. What began as a just-for-fun idea turned into a successful small business all because they got too good at making chocolates to stop.

How good? Well, the truth is, I first tried NuNu Chocolates at a specialty beer shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was browsing, checking the lineup of newly-stocked beers when to my left I saw what looked like a shelf of chocolates. I stepped toward it for closer inspection and, instantly, the see-through NuNu Chocolate box caught my eye. I picked it up. Mmmm. Salt caramels – and heavy on the salt, just how I like it. I wonder how they are…

“Beware!” I hear the the nice shop keeper say to me with a little smirk.
“What do you mean, beware?”
“Those chocolates are like crack. I have people walk out of here with 8-9 boxes at a time!” he warned, looking strangely guilty himself.

And he was right. Totally addicting? Check. Perfectly salted? Check. Like crack? Something special? Come take a peek inside their new Brooklyn shop and see for yourself…

So if your sweet tooth is now aching, you can score a box of NuNu Chocolates at the specialty stores below:

For a complete list of their chocolates or to order online, click here! I’m still dying to try: Absinthe Delight, the Prosecco Ganache, the special beer-flavored chocolates and the Mezcal Chili. If you’ve had them, let me know what you think!

Thanks for watching food. curated. Happy sweet tooth!

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  1. Amy Blogs Chow says:
    May 11, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I love waking up to your food videos, Liza! Thanks for making another heart and tummy-warming one.

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  2. Amy Blogs Chow says:
    May 11, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I love waking up to your food videos, Liza! Thanks for making another heart and tummy-warming one.

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  3. Molly Drexelius says:
    May 11, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Wonderful video, Liza. I stumbled upon this yummy chocolate and immediately started carrying it at my online store http://www.drexeliuschocolates.com

    Nunu Chocolates is truly something special.

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  4. Molly Drexelius says:
    May 11, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Wonderful video, Liza. I stumbled upon this yummy chocolate and immediately started carrying it at my online store http://www.drexeliuschocolates.com

    Nunu Chocolates is truly something special.

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  5. Oren says:
    May 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Wow, great job Liza! Now I need some get over there for some chocolate. Your videos image quality all look amazing! What camera do you usually shoot with?

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  6. Oren says:
    May 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Wow, great job Liza! Now I need some get over there for some chocolate. Your videos image quality all look amazing! What camera do you usually shoot with?

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  7. Jackie Gordon Singing Chef says:
    May 20, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Dear Liza,

    I watched your Nunu Chocolate video on the Grub Street website. I loved it. I really appreciated the way you captured Andy and Justine’s passion for what they do. As a semi-retired chocolatier, due to a lack of the right kind of passion for chocolate making, it was a pleasure watching them. I love seeing their product around in shops and events! It’s a testimony to what happens when you do what you love!!!

    Thanks for sharing your passion that shows the passion of others!!

    Cheers,

    Jackie

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    • Liza de Guia says:
      May 22, 2010 at 6:51 am

      You’re so welcome Jackie. And I know you’re the one they acquired a lot of great chocolate equipment from too! Yes, passion really is infectious. I’m glad to share their story :) What’s your favorite chocolate of theirs?

  8. Jackie Gordon Singing Chef says:
    May 20, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Dear Liza,

    I watched your Nunu Chocolate video on the Grub Street website. I loved it. I really appreciated the way you captured Andy and Justine’s passion for what they do. As a semi-retired chocolatier, due to a lack of the right kind of passion for chocolate making, it was a pleasure watching them. I love seeing their product around in shops and events! It’s a testimony to what happens when you do what you love!!!

    Thanks for sharing your passion that shows the passion of others!!

    Cheers,

    Jackie

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    • Liza de Guia says:
      May 22, 2010 at 6:51 am

      You’re so welcome Jackie. And I know you’re the one they acquired a lot of great chocolate equipment from too! Yes, passion really is infectious. I’m glad to share their story :) What’s your favorite chocolate of theirs?

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