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Sweet Instagram and Polaroid shots re-imagined into edible chocolate

Cooking up quite an online stir in the last few weeks is Philadelphia’s Cocoagraph, makers of artisanal chocolates topped with vintage-filtered Instagram and Polaroid shots. The small start-up allows customers to pick and choose any photograph they may have floating around and turn it into a unique and edible keepsake with just one scan. Founder Rae Vittorelli made us a special batch—featuring our very own CH mascots Otis and Logan—so we could get a closer look at, and taste, the graphic treats.

While the image is what creates the buzz, the artisanal chocolate is equally important, and equally satisfying. Sourced from a small-batch, organic chocolatier in Santa Barbara, CA, each bar is available in two sizes in white, milk, dark and dark organic, with the addition of a subtle mint leaf flavored dark organic coming soon. Of the group, we preferred the dark organic for its crisp snap and slightly bitter but full flavor.

The new brand has a selection of chocolates available to purchase on their website, and are able to fulfill custom personal orders for weddings, personal and corporate events.

The Netherlands’ Design Connection Brainport and Design Academy Eindhoven have joined forces to present Jewels and Joules in Milan later this month. Presenting “Jewels of captivating design from a selection of talents, produced, assembled and polished by the industry of Brainport Eindhoven. To be enjoyed with the energy in joules from fresh and frank food out of the inventive kitchen of Design Academy Eindhoven.” Above, Marieke van der Bruggen’s ‘Garden of delight’ tree branches made of coloured glucose.