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NEWS ARTICLE from The Chronicle-Telegram, 8-11-08, by Alison Dietz
``Chocolate shop finds sweet spot in Avon
AVON -- Eagle claws: dangerous or delicious?
Delicious, provided these claws come from Catherine's Chocolates, a 'chocolate boutique' at 36718 Detroit Road [Avon, OH 44011; phone 440-934-4240; email cpastron@yahoo.com].
The store, owned by Catherine Pastron, opened in Avon just before Easter to replace the original store in Amherst. Pastron makes specialty items to honor both cities: eagle claws for Avon, home of the Eagles, and sandstone crabs for Amherst, the 'sandstone capital of the world.'
These treats are made by hand with roasted salted nuts -- pecans for the crabs and cashews for the claws -- with caramel in the middle and chocolate on the top and bottom. They are then shaped to look like their names, as best they can.
"Cashews look a lot like eagle talons," Pastron said. For those who don't want their chocolate confections to melt while they're eating them, the shop also makes crabs on a stick, using pretzel rods as the sticks for minimal cleanup.
Catherine's Chocolates also has on hand some more classic treats, including giant Rice Krispies bars, chocolate-covered graham crackers and truffles.
Those who want something a bit more creative can also place special orders with the store. Pastron has customers request items for weddings, showers, holidays and business events.
Pastron started her chocolate business after losing her job four years ago. She'd been making chocolate at home for almost 20 years and decided to make a business of it.
"We've moved on to a bigger and grander scale," she said. This is even more true with the move to the Avon store -- Pastron went from having 900 square feet to 3100 square feet to play with.
"We increased our production area, our storage area and kitchen, and, of course, our retail floor," she said. That makes a lot of room for eagle claws.''
Contact Alison Dietz at metro@chroniclet.com.
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