Death by Chocolate

The Romans had a saying, “Eat, drink and be merry because tomorrow we die.” This is exactly the macabre sentiment expressed by Douglas Little of D.L. & Co and Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections with their newest creation - a trio of exceptionally crafted and decadent chocolate skulls called Mori Ex Cacao, Latin for Death by Chocolate.

The skull confections come in three original flavors: Scorched Caramel (milk chocolate filled with rich, dark caramel), Bitter Brandied Cherry (porcelain white cocoa filled with bitter chocolate, Kirsch flavored ganache and sour cherries) and Curious Chili (dark chocolate filled with chocolate ganache infused with hot chilies and spices).

Available individually ($40 each) or as a set of three ($95), the skulls come beautifully packaged in D.L. & Co’s signature black silk hat box with black satin ribbon.

Because what could be more indulgent than consuming a token of one’s own mortality swathed in chocolate?