Desiree's Sweet Beginnings

Desiree has been in the business of making chocolate since the early 90's, when she owned and operated a unique gourmet candy kitchen with a retail store in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1995, the lure of living and working in Chicago prompted Desiree to sell her shop and move to Chicago where she served as Chocolatier for the Chocolate Bar and Sweet Melodies. But the challenge and benefits of being her own boss continued to tempt Desiree. In 1998, when Sweet Melodies closed, she decided it was time to revive her business. However, this time she has chosen to focus on catering to special events, such as weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties and many other special events. By serving her customers at their events, Desiree provides a level of personalized attention and service that really "sweetens" the experience.

Originally from South Africa, Desiree learned to appreciate fine food and chocolate at an early age. Her mother, Myrna Rosen, is an internationally renowned cookbook author and is often referred to as the "Julia Child of South Africa." Her first two cookbooks, "Cooking with Myrna Rosen " and "Elegance with Ease" were South Africa's best selling cookbooks. Her most recent cookbook, "South African Gourmet Food and Wine" was released in the United States in 1998. Myrna is currently involved in her new and exciting invention, Box-O-Flowers, a beautiful and unique table centerpiece display for flowers.

Desiree decided to follow her mother's food footsteps into the kitchen, but added her own unique twist. Using a combination of her own talent and of course, her mom's wonderful dessert recipes, she has been able to create top quality truffles, pastries, cakes, cookies and many other confections that are both visually spectacular as well as decadently delicious.

Kitchen Facility: 950 Woodlands Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-444-1263