Author Archive: EMCjoe
Next by Nature- Chocolate Covered…everything! (explored)
Next by Nature- Chocolate Covered…everything! I thought the chocolate covered strawberries were my favorite, then I tried the Quinoa (which I swore I wouldn’t like- too health), but I really liked them, too. Truth is I really enjoy everything Next by Nature makes. Look at these ridiculous strawberries. They use BIG ones and the dark chocolate […]
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Graeter’s Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Explored)
Graeter’s Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Our friends from Cincinnati have done it again! Known around our house in Texas for their unbelievable Peppermint Ice Cream, that is gone the day it hits the grocery stores in these parts, the Graeter Family has delivered another delicious ice cream product for us to devour. Burbon for […]
Continue ReadingChocolate Quinoa SSE15 (Explored)
SSE15 report: Chocolate Quinoa goodies I generally am not a “nature” guy but these two chocolate quinoa items, found at SSE15, turned my head. I Heart Keenwah. I loved the taste and texture of this natural combination- quinoa and chocolate . These guys are on to something and I can’t wait to watch as […]
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Milky Way Marshmallow (Explored)
SSE15 Report: Milky Way Marshmallow Limited Edition Milky Way Marshmallow Ad I really like Milky Way bars- always have! A tricked up Three Musketeers bar with caramel. So I was excited to see a new product sampled at last weeks Sweets and Snacks Expo (trade show for the candy business) in Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. […]
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Funkychunky Sweetheart Mix (Explored)
SSE15 Report: Funkychunky Popcorn Sweetheart Mix I first was introduced to Funkuchunky around 4 years ago at the New York Chocolate Show. I tried their Chip-Zel-Pop, a mix filled with potato chips, pretzel sticks and popcorn, drizzled with dark, white and milk chocolate and caramel and I was hooked! Funkychunky has been making their special treats […]
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SSE15- Sweets and Snacks Expo (Explored)
SSE15 Report: Explored by Joe I visited the Sweets and Snacks Expo 2015 in Chicago at McCormick Place to explore the newest products from the world’s greatest chocolate manufacturers. The National Confectioners Association puts on the Expo. It is the candy & snacks industry’s biggest event and the only show that represents all of the major U.S. distribution […]
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Cookie Dough Creations Naperville(Explored)
Cookie Dough Creations- Naperville, IL Visited Cookie Dough Creations– Naperville, Il and was blown away. Disclaimer: The cookie dough is made without egs, so no worries about getting sick. With that aside, what a cool idea and been here for years. They have 8 flavors of the real Raw deal: Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Chip, […]
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Le Chocolat du Bouchard Naperville(Explored)
Le Chocolat du Bouchard – Naperville! My first stop to check out the chocolate scene was Le Chocolat du Bouchard in Naperville. What a wonderful timeless establishment. They have 3 segments: A chocolate shop, a dessert cafe and a hot chocolate bar (which is in the cafe). Chocolate Shop The chocolate confections are from chocolatiers […]
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