Community Outreach
At Winter’s Gourmet Treats, we believe that sweetness is best when shared with our community. As proud members of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce and active participants in local networking groups across the area, we are committed to building strong relationships, supporting local businesses, and giving back to the community we love.
Whether through keynote speaking engagements, local networking workshops, or sweet collaborations for community events, founder Lee Winter and our team love connecting with fellow leaders and entrepreneurs. Explore our latest community involvement, speaking appearances, and local partnerships below.
FAQs
Not all of our flavors contain alcohol. Only those with alcohol in the name—like Bourbon or Whiskey—or those inspired by cocktails may include alcohol as an ingredient. However, all our chocolates are completely safe for minors. Any alcohol used is cooked out during the production process, leaving only the flavor behind.
Almost all of our handmade chocolates and fudge items are gluten-free. You can easily identify gluten-free fudge by looking for the gluten-free mark on each product.
Yes, we do! You can explore our selection of vegan products
Our fresh cream and butter fudge is made in small batches with no preservatives. It’s best enjoyed within 2-3 weeks when kept unsealed at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Our hand-painted truffles and chocolate confections are best enjoyed within 6 weeks. If you want to enjoy them longer, you can store them in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Our fresh cream and butter fudge is made in small batches with no preservatives, so it's best enjoyed within 2–3 weeks. Store it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. We recommend keeping it out on the counter rather than in a dark cabinet, as proper airflow helps maintain its texture and freshness.
If you'd like to keep it longer, place it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
While refrigeration won't harm the fudge, we generally don't recommend it, as it can absorb odors and flavors from other foods stored in the refrigerator, which may affect its taste.
Our hand-painted truffles and chocolate confections are best enjoyed within 6 weeks. Store them at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. For longer storage, place them in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
As with our fudge, refrigeration is acceptable if necessary, but we prefer freezing over refrigerating. Chocolate can pick up aromas from other refrigerated items, which may alter the flavor and overall experience.




