"By way of introduction, I reside on a dusty hilltop in eastern Oregon. Imagine the birthday delight when my sister, Carol Ratliff (Plano, Texas), surprised me with a little box of 12 Seductively Dark Chocolate truffles from Truffles Divine ~ By Design. Even though I did learn to share in kindergarten, I absolutely did not share this incredibly sublime, sensuous, deliciously decadent gift with anyone. I have had the fortunate opportunity in my life to have traveled many places in the world, and I have tasted truffles from Amsterdam to Dubai to New York, but I have NEVER tasted a truffle like yours! The rich chocolate texture, the intricate hand designs and the delicate way in which each truffle was wrapped presents both an intimate and very upscale, in my opinion, unequaled confectionary presentation. My gift arrived in perfect condition, and I must say it was incredibly difficult to ration each of the 12 truffles over a 17 day period, which equated to less than one truffle per day. I have begun and will continue to sing the praises of your priceless creation. From a fellow Texan, it ABSOLUTELY is a creation that cannot remain a secret."

— Steve Uthoff,
Nyssa, Oregon

"I cannot even begin to tell you what a huge hit the cookies were!! She simply oohed and aahed over the box and is continuing to savor each cookie. She was so impressed with the box that she even has it on display in our living room! I knew that she'd like the cookies, but oh my Lord, I would never have guessed that she liked them THAT much! Karen, I am NOT exaggerating — she went nuts!THANK YOU!!"

— Don Pool
Plano, TX

"Thank you so much for my truffles and shortbread cookies. I am in love with those cookies!! I had a few truffles left so I brought them to some of my co-workers and one in particular loved them so much that he wanted to know if you would make some for his wife for Valentines Day. I also wanted some of those shortbread cookies and want to know how much it costs to make them, so I can pay you for them. You could without a doubt make some serious money, if you sold them to people!!"

— email from Dionna
Wylie, TX

"I have tried one of Karen's truffles and it is as close to sex as you will get! I am a chocolate addict and I have never tasted anything with this type of taste; the chocolate attacks your taste buds."

— Steve Phillips,
Bakersfield, CA

"Hi Guys. As you know, Valentines Day is just around the corner and a very dear friend of mine creates and make from scratch all of her own candy and truffles. She gave me a box at Christmas time and it was as good if not better than Neiman-Marcus specialty candy. Karen also does a fantastic job on the presentation and packaging of her candy as well. It is truly deeeeeelicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!"

— email from Carol
Plano, TX