Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Orenji 2011 Winter Holiday Pricing Guide Now Available!

We are pleased to announce that the Orenji 2011 Winter Holiday Pricing Guide is now available!  To access the guide, please visit the link on the lefthand sidebar of the blog (or click here).  On this year's extensive guide, you will find our favorite holiday treats, including our famous assorted holiday cookies in 43 varieties.
From all of us at orenji, we wish you a happy start to this wonderful holiday season!


On this year's orenji Winter Holiday Pricing Guide, you will find such treats as:



Orenji hand-crafted chocolates, candies, & confections


Bittersweet Chocolate Enrobed Caramelized Figs filled with Port Wine Truffle
Black Mission Figs slowly hand-caramelized, filled with creamy Port-wine infused truffle center, and enrobed in the finest Belgian bittersweet chocolate.


assorted hand-rolled Belgian chocolate truffles


Hand-Crafted Smoked Bacon Salt Caramels Enrobed in Milk Chocolate
Buttery hand-crafted caramels infused with crispy bitsof applewood smoked bacon, enrobed in cream Belgianmilk chocolate, and dusted with smoked bacon salt.

hand-crafted Hawaiian sea salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate


hand-crafted smoked bacon sea salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate


Handmade Marshmallows
Our handmade marshmallows are light, fluffy, and deliciously sweet. Infused with a variety of flavors, these will bring out the child in anyone! (Available in: Vanilla and Lavender, Cinnamon Scented, or Pink Peppermint Stick)


chocolate drizzled krispy cereal treat Christmas Trees and Snowmen with festive holiday decorations


chocolate enrobed graham crackers with holiday decorations (available in white, bittersweet, or milk chocolate)


Belgian chocolate enrobed dried fruit
Holiday assortment of dried fruits enrobed in smooth Belgian milk, white, and bittersweet chocolate and adorned with toasted coconut, cashews, & hazelnut praline. Fruits include pears, apricots, figs, caramelized apples, cherries, candied ginger, and pineapple.


Garam Masala-infused Milk Chocolate Acorns
Smooth Belgian milk chocolate infused with Indian spice blend Garam Masala- a unique and perfect ending to your holiday meal! Each acorn is hand molded and brushed with beautiful 23 karat edible gold.

chocolate enrobed pretzels with holiday decorations (available in white, bittersweet, or milk chocolate)


hand-poured chocolate orange slices infused with candied orange peel (available in milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate)


Malted Milk Candy Brittle with Milk Chocolate
Crunchy, butter malted milk flavored toffee brittle, covered with a smooth, creamy layer of Belgian milk chocolate, and topped with crunchy malted milk candy bits. Addictive and delicious!


hand-crafted pomegranate and elderflower fruit jellies


toasted cashew and espresso praline brittle

gourmet caramel corns


Peanut Butter, Salted Peanut, & milk chocolate Gourmet Caramel Corn
Hand candied caramel corn with peanut butter, peanuts, sea salt, and milk chocolate.


smoky bacon caramel corn with peanuts, banana chips, & milk chocolate


pumpkin, dried cranberry, and white chocolate caramel corn


“tropical fantasy” popcorn
Toasted coconut, macadamia nut, & milk chocolate caramel corn with white chocolate


“rocky road” popcorn
Bittersweet chocolate, toasted almonds, miniature marshmallows, & white chocolate


“coffee-toffee” popcorn
espresso infused milk chocolate, hand-crafted English toffee chunks, salted cashews, white chocolate


holiday desserts


Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Bouche du Noel
Pistachio Genoise soaked in Frangelico syrup, layered with bittersweet chocolate ganache and praline buttercream. Decorated with meringue mushrooms. The perfect traditional holiday centerpiece!



Caramelized Pear Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
Dense six layer cake full of caramelized pear slices layeredbetween decadent salted caramel frosting. Shards of Espresso-Cashew Brittle add textural and bitter contrast to this delicious dessert!


bittersweet chocolate and raspberry ganache spiral torte


bittersweet chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake


white chocolate and spiced cranberry cheesecake


milk chocolate and dulce de leche cheesecake


maple, dried cherry, and toasted pecan cheesecake


Bourbon Pecan Tart with Bittersweet Chocolate
Flaky tart crust filled with luscious pecan filling infused with Bourbon, and spotted with bittersweet Chocolate chips. Rich and satisfying after any meal.


caramel pumpkin pie


sweet potato tart with marshmallows and toasted pecans


blueberry lemon tart with almond streusel


chocolate-caramel macadamia nut tart


Pumpkin and Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
Dense and sweet pumpkin spice cake with the finest Belgian bittersweet chocolate chips. You can’t eat just one slice!


holiday breakfast pastries and baked goods


Assorted Scones
Our scones are dense and moist, just as they should be! Available in many flavors, these scones are the perfect start to any holiday morning! Scones are sold by the dozen of a single variety, available in: Caramelized Pear and Vanilla, Bittersweet Chocolate Chip and Dried Cranberry, Pumpkin Spice, Apricot Cream, Vanilla Cream with Currants, Lavender, Honey, and Vanilla, Maple, Pecan, and Toasted Oat, or Gingerbread


vanilla, pear, & crystallized ginger bread (mini loaves)


Apricot and Almond Shortbread Bars
Buttery and flaky vanilla shortbread topped with fresh apricot, orange, and almond filling, streusel topping, slivered almonds, and confectioners’ glaze. Sweet and irresistible!


blueberry gingerbread (mini loaves)


Bacon, Sage, and Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky buttermilk biscuits full of flavorful Applewood smoked bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh picked sage. Salty and a bit sweet, the perfect morning biscuit or accompaniment for your holiday dinner.


All Winter Holiday products are packaged in gold, brown, or white boxes with holiday satin ribbons and decorations. Some items, due to their fragile nature, may be unavailable for shipping.

To order, send us an email or call us.  We look forward to helping make your holidays exceptional!

Monday, November 28, 2011

love bacon? orenji smoked bacon salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate

We love bacon, here at orenji!  And we know that a lot of our friends and clients do, too!  So, we decided to create the perfect bacon-lover's confection: orenji smoked bacon salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate.

To create these delectable treats, we began with the most important ingredient:  applewood smoked bacon.  Crispy and smoky, this favorite food was crumbled into a fine dust, to be incorporated into our caramels.

The caramels themselves begin with only the finest ingredients:  butter, heavy cream, sugar, and a hint of maple syrup.  After slow cooking to a rich golden brown, we add some delicious fragrant smoked bacon salt, and our bacon "dust."

Once cool, the sticky, buttery caramel is cut into squares, ready for the enrobing process!



We cover our caramel with the finest, smoothest Belgian Callebaut milk chocolate, and finish with a dusting of smoked bacon salt.



Packaged in half pound boxes, these treats are the perfect gift for the bacon-lover or adventurous palate on your holiday gift-giving list!

(If you love bacon, you might also be interested in our caramel bacon popcorn with peanuts, banana chips, and milk chocolate-- see the orenji 2011 Winter Holiday Pricing Guide for more information!)




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Sunday, November 27, 2011

orenji small-batch preseves: "fruit of the gods"

Give the taste of homemade infused fruit preserves this year for the holidays!


We have had a busy year, here at orenji.  One of our goals over the summer and autumn months was to take advantage of the steady supply of fresh, organic fruits available to us in California.  One of the ways in which we have done that is by creating a line of "boutique" small-batch organic preserves: "fruit of the gods!"


Each jar of orenji "fruit of the gods" is hand-crafted in small batches, using only the best organic fruit, and infused with the finest spices and flavorings. We are pleased to announce that four varieties are available for purchase this holiday season, including:

organic California black mission and green honey fig preserves with aged balsamic vinegar, Callebaut bittersweet cocoa, wildflower honey and rosemary




organic ruby plum preserves infused with brandy, Tahitian vanilla, and cardamom



organic golden peach preserves infused with Gewurztraminer, French thyme, and Australian lavender



organic strawberry preserves infused with Tahitian vanilla and white balsamic vinegar with peach essence


Most varieties are available in both a 8 ounce jar (pictured above) and a 4 ounce jar (pictured below, with bag of miniature scones).

We suggest pairing these delicious preserves with some of our delectable Vanilla Cream Scones-- available by the half dozen, dozen, or as a bag of miniature scones. Purchase a jar of preserves and some accompanying scones at a great discount!




All the information you need to know is available in the 2011 Orenji Winter Holidays Pricing Guide, coming soon! Supplies are limited, so order early!


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Saturday, November 26, 2011

White Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Truffles

The time between Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays is one of our favorite times, here at orenji.  Each year we take a moment and look back at some of our favorite Thanksgiving creations-- especially those that are also perfect for your Winter Holiday celebrations!

One of those items is our White Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Truffles.  Smooth and creamy, infused with pumpkin and holiday spices, these chocolate confections are a delectable way to end a holiday meal... or the perfect snack if you just can't wait until after dinner!

We start with Belgian Callebaut white chocolate-- the smoothest and finest chocolate in the world (in our opinion).  We infuse the chocolate with freshly roasted pumpkin, cream, holiday spices, and just a touch of pumpkin liqueur!

Hand-rolled and coated in finely ground white chocolate "dust," we drizzle our creations with bittersweet chocolate, for both visual appeal and flavor contrast.

Neatly packaged by the dozen in our signature gold box with orenji ribbon, these might make the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend, neighbor, or teacher.

Be sure to check out orenji's full line of truffles and confections-- including our brand new (and incredible) Bittersweet Chocolate and Spiced Pear Cognac Truffles-- in our Winter Holiday Pricing Guide... out soon!  Be sure to check back!


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Friday, November 25, 2011

Spiced Pumpkin and Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cake

We marked our Thanksgiving with a return to an orenji favorite.  Always one of our most popular items, the Spiced Pumpkin and Bittersweet Chocolate Cake was our most frequently ordered item for Thanksgiving.  This year, not only did we sell whole cakes, but also individual  and miniature sizes!

To make this delectable cake, we begin with oven-roasted sugar pumpkin, which we puree and spice with fresh cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and grated cloves. This fresh pumpkin puree is incorporated into a dense pound cake batter and studded with the finest Belgian bittersweet chocolate chips. Baked in a fluted tin, the cake is eye-catching as soon as it comes out of the oven!



For color and textural contrast, we drizzle our pumpkin cake with bittersweet chocolate and a vanilla-infused confectioner’s icing. With hand molded chocolate acorns and leaves, these cakes are ready for your holiday meal!


While we have always envisioned this as a conclusion to dinner, we are told that it is also perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, and an any-time snack! Moist and dense, this cake will keep in the refrigerator for weeks… but we don’t think it will last that long once you try it!

Individual Pumpkin and Bittersweet Chocolate Cakes (right and top) and Miniature "snack-sized" versions (front, left):





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Friday, November 11, 2011

orenji 2011 Thanksgiving Pricing Guide now available!

We are pleased to announce that the 2011orenji Thanksgiving Pricing Guide is now available!

Remember, Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 24th!


Orders requiring shipping must be placed by Thursday, November 17th.

Orders for local pick-up/ delivery must be placed by Monday, November 21st.

To access the 2011 orenji Thanksgiving Pricing Guide, click here (or visit the link on the left-hand sidebar!)

On this year's pricing guide, you will find delectable holiday favorites like:


Hand-crafted chocolates, candies, & confections

Orenji Caramel Apples and Pears (A holiday tradition! Crisp Granny Smith Apples or Anjou Pears, smothered in rich hand-crafted vanilla caramel, smooth Belgian bittersweet and white chocolates, and toasted cashews. A perfect holiday treat!)


Bittersweet chocolate enrobed caramelized figs with port wine truffle center


Belgian white chocolate and pumpkin spice truffles


scented homemade marshmallows (select lavender & vanilla or cinnamon-scented)


hand-poured chocolate orange slices infused with candied orange peel


hand-crafted Hawaiian sea salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate


hand-crafted smoked bacon sea salt caramels enrobed in milk chocolate


Garam Masala-infused Milk Chocolate Acorns (Smooth Belgian milk chocolate infused with Indian spice blend Garam Masala- a unique and perfect ending to your holiday meal! Each acorn is hand molded and brushed with beautiful 23 karat edible gold.)


Belgian chocolate enrobed dried fruit (An Orenji Thanksgiving tradition! Holiday assortment of dried fruits enrobed in smooth Belgian milk, white, and bittersweet chocolate and adorned with toasted coconut, nuts, and hazelnut praline. Fruits may include pears, apricots, figs, caramelized apples, candied ginger, and pineapple.)


chocolate enrobed graham crackers with holiday decorations (select white, bittersweet, or milk chocolate)


chocolate enrobed pretzels with holiday decorations (select white, bittersweet, or milk chocolate)


sunflower-shaped chocolate drizzled krispy cereal treat “lollipops” (large) with festive holiday decorations


pomegranate and elderflower natural fruit jellies


malted milk candy brittle drizzled with milk chocolate


Gourmet caramel corns


peanut butter, salted peanut, & milk chocolate caramel corn—our most popular!


smoky bacon caramel corn with peanuts, banana chips, & milk chocolate


pumpkin, dried cranberry, and white chocolate caramel corn


“tropical fantasy” popcorn-- toasted coconut, macadamia nut, & milk chocolate caramel corn with white chocolate


“rocky road” popcorn— bittersweet chocolate, toasted almonds, miniature marshmallows, & white chocolate


“coffee-toffee” popcorn—espresso infused milk chocolate, hand-crafted English toffee chunks, salted cashews, white chocolate


Holiday cookies, shortbread, and bars


shortbread leaves with bittersweet chocolate and holiday decorations


Chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake brownies (Dense bittersweet chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy ribbon of pumpkin spiced cheesecake. Rich and delicious, these are sure to satisfy. Decorated with holiday decorations! )

orange and pistachio biscotti with milk chocolate


turkey-shaped chocolate sandwich cookies with dulce de leche caramel filling


apricot and almond shortbread bars


Holiday desserts


Sweet potato tart with marshmallows & toasted pecans (Crisp vanilla shortbread crust filled with creamy sweet potato custard, topped with caramelized marshmallows and toasted pecans. Decorated with holiday shortbread leaves, this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious!)


bittersweet chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake

caramel pumpkin pie

maple cheesecake with dried cranberries and caramelized walnuts Pumpkin and Bittersweet Chocolate Cake (Dense and sweet pumpkin spice cake with the finest Belgian bittersweet chocolate chips. You can’t eat just one slice!)





fresh figs, rosemary cornmeal crust, & lemon mascarpone cream tart


caramelized spiced pear & frangipane almond custard tart

peanut butter cheesecake with caramelized bananas & milk chocolate

chocolate-caramel macadamia nut tart


four layer pumpkin cake with orange-cream cheese frosting


bourbon & pecan tart


maple apple tart with walnut streusel


Holiday breakfast pastries and baked goods


Hand-made Yeast Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls (Yeasty and somewhat sweet, these dinner rolls are the perfect light accompaniment to your festive holiday dinner. Gently warm these rolls in the oven prior to serving, and they taste as if you have been baking all day!)


pumpkin spice scones

caramelized pear scones

dried cranberry & bittersweet chocolate chip scones


vanilla, pear, & crystallized ginger bread (mini loaves)


blueberry gingerbread (mini loaves)


cheddar cheese, bacon, and sage biscuits


banana & toasted coconut muffins


honey bran & roasted fig muffins


cranberry & pecan praline muffins


pumpkin muffins with ginger and bittersweet chocolate chips