Prepare for Valentine’s Day: How chocolates are made, What to know when buying jewelry, A closer look at the floral industry

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Several bouquets of flowers are bunched together.
Flower bouquets for Mother’s Day are seen at a retail store in Morton Grove, Ill., Saturday, May 8, 2021. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we talk about three fixtures of the holiday: chocolate, jewelry and flowers. First, we talk to Spooner chocolatier Daniel Herskovic. Then, we are joined by Katherine Bodoh and Wade Abel of the American Gem Society. Finally, Brillion florist Tami Gasch rounds out the program.

Featured in this Episode

  • Creating chocolate candies in the Northwoods

    A business grant led Daniel Herskovic to leave his home in Chicago and open a chocolate shop in small-town Spooner. Now, his cocoa creations are sold across the country, including in Whole Foods. We talk with him about making chocolates ahead of Valentine’s Day.

  • Making sense of fine jewelry

    Our guests from the American Gem Society explain what you need to know if you’re interested in purchasing fine jewelry. They also talk about trends in jewelry.

  • Brillion florist tells you what to know about buying a bouquet

    We hear about the ins and outs of the floral industry from the owner of Billiont Blooms in Brillion. Plus, she shares her tips on how to keep cut flowers looking beautiful for as long as possible.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
  • Daniel Herskovic Guest
  • Katherine Bodoh Guest
  • Wade Abel Guest
  • Tami Gasch Guest
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director