Author Archive: EMCjoe
San Diego, CA: The Elegant Truffle (EXPLORED)
I love this chocolate shop & bakery. Jennifer and her amazing Truffles, OMG cake and Caramels at 2nd to none. Pictured are the perfectly constructed raspberry truffle + champagne truffle. Tasting the freshest of sustainable ingredients + the personal tour make a trip here a wonderful experience.
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Heaven Sent Desserts (EXPLORED)
Absolutely Amazing devil’s food cake filled with a trinity of milk, white and Mexican chocolate mouses, covered in dark ganache. So rich and deep in flavor- a must dessert if your in the area!
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Eclipse Chocolat (EXPLORED)
Sooo Goood! There is so much to write about here. One of the true Gems of house made chocolate shops in America. This sensational hot chocolate has few true rivals. The vanilla bean marshmallows were a great added touch. Also tried the balsamic pink peppercorn truffles- fantastic!
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Chocolat (EXPLORED)
Hungry for lunch and found this unusual option at Hillcrest’s Chocolat bistro. Homemade Cacao ravioli filled with Ricotta & mashed potatoes topped w/ porcini cream mushroom sauce. Shaves of dark chocolate melted on the plate added just the right flavor hint of my favorite ingredient. Strangely good! Levitra
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Uncle Biff’s Killer Cookies (EXPLORED)
This is a real cookie store w/ a “killer” cookie. Been here for years and still puts out the best cookies for miles around. Always hot and fresh- ask for Paul and Thanh for advise be the right cookie for you! Mine had semi-sweet + white chips, pecans and walnuts.
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Extraordinary Desserts (EXPLORED)
Maybe the most beautiful Bundt I have ever seen and one of the best tasting too.
Continue ReadingSan Diego, CA: Chocolat Cremerie (EXPLORED)
So sweet, creamy and good. Just the right amount if Nutella and cream mix.
Continue ReadingCosta Mesa, CA: Vie de France (EXPLORED)
Such a wonderful flavor- the combination of #chocolate w/ Almond!
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