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Koppers Chocolate (explored)
Koppers Chocolate (explored) I do not get intimidated by much, especially as it relates to chocolate, but this line of chocolates scares me! I have never seen more options in one place in my life They have every flavor that I have ever dreamed about and then 100 more. History Koppers has been around since […]
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The Theodore Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Explored)
Welcome to Dallas, Theodore! Enjoyed the daily chocolate chocolate chip ice cream during my dining experience at the the new Theodore restaurant at NorthPark Center in Dallas last night. Nice new addition to a terrific line-up of places to eat at the mall. Theodore makes fresh daily most of their desserts including this special ice cream. They […]
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Jasper’s Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwich (Explored)
Happy New Year Celebrating the New Year with good friends, I enjoyed a great meal at Jasper’s in Plano, TX tonight. Jasper’s is one of the Dallas areas best restaurants from famed Iron Chef Kent Rathbun. This is first dessert I have ordered in quite some time (more on the diet I have been on […]
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The Hershey Story (explored)
The Hershey Story… And what a story it is! This wonderful museum chronicles the history of Milton S. Hershey in so many ways. In fact, it is really a story of Chocolate and America in the 20th and 21st centuries. From humble beginnings to one of the biggest chocolate companies in the world, Derry Township has […]
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Forebay Restaurant, Hershey Lodge (Explored)
Forebay Restaurant at the Hershey Lodge SIMPLY AMAZING!! I really enjoyed this throw back to the way restaurants used to be. It took me back to when I ate here 36 years ago- I think the same table and maybe the same waiter. I don’t think anyone leaves this restaurant, too. Many of the staff […]
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Sweetest Place on Earth- Hershey, PA (Explored)
Hershey, PA: A few weeks ago, I took a quick trip to the quaint town of Derry Township, otherwise known as “Hershey, PA”. Now, I must tell you, I haven’t been to Hershey since 1979. Being the Chocolate Traveler that I am, I was actually a bit nervous about hitting what I consider sacred ground […]
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Brownie Points -Brownie Bites (explored)
Brownie Points -Brownie Bites I met Lisa King, founder of Brownie Points, a few years back and we clicked immediately. She likes to talk and Bake- I like to talk and Eat. Lisa is a phenom in the Columbus baking scene. Her brownies are second to none and so are her creative brownie flavors. I am […]
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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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