Gilbert's Own Wonka

Two of my daughters and I went to see the new Willie Wonka movie starring Johnny Depp. We thought it was a great film, but I don't think I would take my young nieces and nephews to see it; Johnny Depp doesn't feel as tolerant of the naughty children as Gene Wilder does, and much of the humor is aimed at adults (oompa-loompas as the Beatles, for example). However, it does make one want to go eat some chocolate, especially if one is inclined that way anyway. So may I suggest Granny's Chocolate Creations to meet that need, right here in Gilbert? The owners are imitating the movie according to this AZ Republic article:

A Gilbert chocolatier is offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside his factory - Willie Wonka-style.

In honor of the new movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Colin Redding, co-owner of Granny's Chocolate Creations, has hidden 24 golden tickets in 100 limited-edition candy bars. Each ticket admits two to a journey through his chocolate factory.

Through Aug. 15, with the purchase of any title by children's author Roald Dahl or the Changing Hands Book of Chocolates, customers of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe will receive one of Redding's custom candy bars with a chance to win.

You have to go to Tempe to get a potentially winning candy bar, but if the chocolate is what interests you, just go to their store. They have wonderful creations, from cacti to golf balls to flowers. We had them "print" up some chocolate medallions for the 50th wedding anniversary of the Mister's parents. Delicious!