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40 MAY 2 0 1 7 She also makes life-size busts decorated with modeling chocolate; it takes Etstein two days to make a bridal bust. And while it’s not easy running a small business full time; it’s worth it, Etstein said. “Fall in love with the process, and all the rest will come,” she said. “I’m so in love with what I’m doing.” To get the word out about her products, Etstein participates in chocolate shows, bridal expos, fashion events (she sometimes makes chocolate versions of designers’ work), and more. Last year, at The Big Chocolate Show in NYC — New York’s largest chocolate expo, according to the event’s website — Drizzle took home second place for its chocolate fashionistas in the expo’s Innovative/ New/Noteworthy category. Etstein said that about 40 to 50 chocolatiers were competing at this show. “Oh, wow — I was finally getting exposure and recognition for my chocolate art,” Etstein said of taking home the silver award. “It was unbelievable. I enjoyed every moment, and it gave me this crazy drive. I challenged myself; I wanted to do more crazy stuff with chocolate.” In addition to making her own creations, Etstein helps others exercise their creativity by leading group workshops during which participants decorate chocolate masks, chocolate shoes and more. The workshops are great for kids as well as adults — sometimes, a group of women will drink wine and decorate chocolate for a bachelorette party, or Etstein will be invited to teach a workshop at a baby shower. Etstein brings her workshop to people’s parties and has taught about 30 to 40 workshops so far. She’s hoping that someday soon, she’ll find a space in western Queens to hold her workshops for the local community. “In other chocolate workshops in New York City, you make chocolate; in mine, you decorate with chocolate, play with chocolate, bring all your imagination and creativity to the event,” she said. Etstein will teach a Mother’s Day chocolate demo at Chelsea Market Baskets ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT


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