Jihad Salkini Chocolatier Announces New Holiday-Edition Line of Fusion Luxury Chocolates

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2009 – Jihad Salkini Chocolatier, award-winning makers of gourmet chocolate confections, announce the launch of a new limited holiday-edition line of fusion chocolates.  The Gilgamesh line will feature beautiful, handmade chocolates that combine classic Middle Eastern dessert flavors with traditional chocolate flavors.

Created in custom molds designed by founder Jihad Salkini, the Gilgamesh line is named after an ancient Mesopotamian poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature. The artisan line features six chocolate varieties that include:
- Ishtar: Orange flower water and Cardamom Infused Dark Chocolate Truffles
- Shamash: Pistachio Brittle encased in Milk Chocolate
- Uruk: White Chocolate studded with edible rose petals
- Enkidu: Chocolate covered Turkish Delight
- Ninsun: Almonds and Honey in Cinnamon scented chocolate
- Gilgamesh: 64% special reserve chocolate truffles filled with dates and walnuts

“I’ve always been passionate about blending different traditional flavors to create modern delicacies,” explains Jihad Salkini, founder of Jihad Salkini Chocolatier. “Combining dessert flavors that I remember eating as a child with the traditional chocolate making techniques I studied in France has long been an ambition of mine. I’m confident the Gilgamesh line will make the perfect gift this holiday season.”

The Gilgamesh line of gourmet chocolates is available in a 6 piece sampler, 18 piece luxury collection and 30-piece indulgence collection with prices starting at $32.

About Jihad Salkini Chocolatier

Jihad Salkini Chocolatier is a privately held company founded in May 2006 by expert chocolatier Jihad Salkini.  Trained in Paris as well as in New York City, Jihad Salkini founded his company with the goal of providing one of a kind, gourmet chocolate confections.

For more information, please visit http://www.jihadsalkinichocolatier.com.