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8 Things to Know About Emily and Pierre of EJ Bonbons in Woodstock NY

By inside + out | February 13, 2024

We are die-hard fans of EJ Bonbons and can’t imagine life in Woodstock NY without this delightful chocolate specialty shop. You can learn more about how Emily and Pierre got their start in business and why the love living and working in upstate New York in our exclusive interview. As shopkeepers and parents of an adorable toddler, we recently caught up with this busy duo to nibble on a few bonbons and chat over a few intimate questions. If you haven’t had the sublime pleasure of tasting their artisanal bonbons, chocolate covered nuts, or their newest line of ice-cream–do yourself a favor and head over to their shop for a bit of (highly recommended) indulgence.

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What is your most treasured possession?
The Selmi machine at the chocolate shop. It’s what allows us to produce the quantity of chocolate that we do.

Who is the greatest love of your life?
Baby Luca.

When and where were you the happiest?
On our family farm in Vermont.

What is your greatest fear?
Failing.

What do you most value in your friends?
They are ok with how busy we are with work and having a newborn, and sometimes it takes a month to respond to a text.

Which talent would you most like to have?
Multi-tasking.

Who are your heroes in real life?
Colleen and Jason Young.

What is joy for you?
Waking up every day happy and healthy, knowing we creating our own business and getting to support ourselves.

EJ Bonbons In the Spotlight

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Visit EJ Bonbons & Confections
2 Old Forge Road, Woodstock, NY

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Monday – 11:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 11:30-6:00 PM
Friday – 11:30-6:00 PM
Saturday – 11-7:00 PM
Sunday – 11-7:00 PM

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