CBS2: Eye on the Desert
by Jared Burns on January 25, 2008
05/09/07 Thanks to Patrick Evans and Andy Adler for a great interview and a fun time. Leah and Brandon were given a full tour of the studio and everyone was very gracious.
I had my first Brandini Toffee here in the Palisades as a gift from a friend who had been given a little golden bag of it as part of a Goodie Bag she had received at (I think) an American College of Chest Physicians get together in Palm Springs area. On the tag was the Brandini story and web site. I liked the Toffee very much and just ordered it 9/20 (order #1425). Two tins just came today (9/22/08) and I’m about to dig in to continue my very enjoyable experience. I’m thinking that these tins make great “Thank You’s” – so you’ll see some more orders from me soon – and possibly other orders as a direct result of these gifts.
- George B.
Pacific Palisades, CA
Where did you first try Brandini Toffee? How do you like it?: I was at a conference in California. It was wonderful.
Are you planning any special promotions for Christmas? I would like to give it as corporate gifts. How soon would I need to order to have it in hand by December 1?
- Dr. Judy F.
Monroe, LA.

Brandini Toffee wins the Gold Sofi™ Award in the category of “Outstanding Chocolate”. Founders Leah and Brandon are the youngest recipients of the award. Selected from 2,091 across 32 categories, a panel of specialty food experts selected 150 Silver Finalists before the Summer Show. Noted Chef Jacques Pepin announced the sofi™ Gold Awards, as well as honors for NASFT’s Outstanding Retailers of 2008, during the keynote event at 5:30 p.m. today at the Javits Center in New York City.
Pics from the trip
See Brandon and Leah in the new Fancy Foods promo video.

Brandini Toffee has been selected as a Silver Finalist in Part 1 of the 2008 SoFi Awards Competition (Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation). The finalists will be showcased at the Global Food & Style Expo in Chicago. Nearly 1,200 products in 31 categories were judged on numerous attributes, including quality, innovation, packaging, ingredient profile and pricing.
The final judging to select Gold winners will take place at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. The winners will be announced on June 30.
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Watch online. Look to the right of the video where it says “Appliqued Onesies” and you’ll see the ‘Next’ button at the bottom. Click it to skip ahead to the Brandini Toffee video.
Below are pictures of our trip, pretty much in order. It’s a little like watching home movies so if you want to fast forward, cursor over the slideshow for controls.
We’re going to New York! Leah and Brandon will be taping a live show with Martha Stewart on Feb. 26th.
PLEASE NOTE: The show is now scheduled to air the same day! Check your local listings.
How do I find out which station “The Martha Stewart Show” airs on in my area?
To find where the program is airing in your area, please visit marthastewart.com/martha
Click on the “Television & Video” tab at the top of the screen.
A new page will load. Click on “The Martha Stewart Show” on the left-hand side of the screen. Scroll down. Further down on the left-hand side of the screen, there is a white box. Enter your zip code in the box to find show times in your area. Click on “Go.”
A new page will load with the name(s) of the programs airing in your area, as well as the time(s) and station(s) on which the program airs.
We just returned from a successful 2 days at the Chocolate Affair in Glendale Arizona. The Super Bowl fans were great and loved our toffee!
San Diego, CA. Jan. 13-15th
See pictures of Leah and Brandon with the big dogs at the Brandini Toffee booth!
Chuck Howard and Gary Guittard from Guittard Chocolate
John Melin, coo Brown & Haley
Hermond Goelitz Rowland. Sr. chairman of the board from Jelly Belly
Jamee Enstrom Simons from Enstrom’s Almond Toffee
Brandini Toffee donates complementary toffee to the hospitality suite at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It was a hit and we had to re-supply.
12/12/07 Our new 1lb. and 2lb. boxes have arrived just in time for the Holidays!
11/09/07 We’ve moved into our own kitchen in old town La Quinta and Brandini Toffee is ready for the holiday season. Our new commercial kitchen has 15+ burners, 2 walk-in refrigerators, a walk-in freezer and plenty of room for packaging, so no order is too big. Orders can now be picked up at the store front. Please call before stopping by.
08/31/07 Brandini Toffee gets love from Teen Magazine. Pick up the fall issue to see Leah and Brandon recognized for their mad toffee skills!
07/21/07 “Brandini Bites” in 4oz. & 6oz. tins are now available. Perfect for small to large parties and events. Customized labels available upon request.
05/17/07 Beginning June 8th airing Fri. 8:30pm, Sat. 8:30pm, Mon. 10am & Tue. 8:30pm. Thank you Pattie!
05/09/07 Thanks to Patrick Evans and Andy Adler for a great interview and a fun time. Leah and Brandon were given a full tour of the studio and everyone was very gracious.