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Sidney Chocolatier Sweetens Seasons

Entering her home at the right time of year, neighbors are greeted with a scene like choosing your own gift. The boxes are attractive and presentable, and the contents are a chocoholic's dream.

Bertha "Bert" Mueller has been making chocolates for years. It started as a family event with her mother and siblings, and developed from there.

"When I grew up, my mother always made candy. I continued it with my family," Mueller said.

She said she was taught the recipes, and continues the arduous task of making the candies. It isn't the arduous task of a duty, but rather the physical work made enjoyab...

 
 

Reader Comments(2)

Kwren writes:

Bert & Wes were good friends of my parents for many years. I still hear from Bert at Christmas time. I will definitely be ordering from her. I remember going with my mother to visit Bert & partaking of a Cherry Mash candy, delicious. An amazing woman & family.exist

Christina73 writes:

Bert is such a BEAUTIFUL LADY! Inside and out! I miss her DEARLY!! I was on the receiving end of her chocolates one year for Christmas! And oh my!!!! Now that I know she is selling them I will most definitely be ordering some!!! Way to spread your love ❤️ Bert!!!