Unique Strawberries

By Tiana Kennell

Cupid isn’t always a diaper wearing, bow and arrow-toting baby. These days, a 32-year-old, Detroit health care worker who makes desserts that will make you fall in love.

Darnell Daniels became the Cupid of chocolate when he created Strawberry Spirits, an on-line company specializing in alcohol-infused fruits dipped in chocolate.

Eight years ago, while watching his mother make chocolate, Daniels asked himself, “What would I like for someone to do for me that would be unique and different?”

Noticing the hollow core of a strawberry, he decided to take the idea of chocolate-covered strawberries to another level by adding alcohol to the center. By trial and error, Daniels found the perfect recipe, and his desserts became a hit amongst his family and friends.

“I’ve had people say, ‘I don’t like strawberries or chocolate, but these are excellent!’” Daniels says.

Strawberry Spirits offers a variety of fruits, flavors and combinations, including non-alcoholic beverages. Daniels says he works with his customers to personalize the desserts and make them even more special and romantic.

The desserts that have gotten the most attention are the “Tuxedo Men,” Irish cream liqueur-filled strawberries decorated with dark and white chocolate, and the “Caribbean Berry,” toasted coconut infused with Malibu rum and covered in white chocolate.

Other popular choices are the “Martini Berries,” “Long Island Berries,” “Margarita Berries” and fruit kabobs.

The tasty treats are available by the dozen for holidays, special occasions, or average day chocolate cravings.

“When people think of holidays I want them to not only think of cards, flowers and candy, but of strawberries,” Daniels says.

To place an order with Strawberry Spirits, visit www.StrawberrySpirits.com.

February 2007/ African American Family Magazine