Explored by Joe
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 […]
Continue Reading
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, […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue Reading
Great One Cookie Company (Explored)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Report- Great One Cookie Company Great One Cookie Company, one of the newer kids on the block, is not to be taken lightly. These are GREAT cookies. The original chocolate chip cookie is in the vein of venerable New York City’s Levain Bakery. In fact, Great One Cookie creator Pam Demesuk […]
Continue Reading
Tates Bake Shop (Explored)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Report- Tates Bake Shop As I was leaving Snider Plaza I decided to drop into the local Tom Thumb grocery store to see what was new in the cookie aisle from the big boys. The usual Chips Ahoy and other offerings that the major manufacturers were showing looked usual and I was excited […]
Continue Reading
Creme de la Cookie (Explored)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Report- Creme de la Cookie Crème de La Cookie is a bakery that is well known for all of their baked goods; but since cookie is in the name and since ForbesTraveler called them out, I certainly was excited to stop in again on the big day. Of course, if you’re […]
Continue Reading
Festive Kitchen Dallas (Explored)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Report- The Festive Kitchen The Festive Kitchen has frozen, perfectly portioned and precut, dough balls that make the perfect “home-made” treat. One of the most delicious recipes around, we keep a few packages (2 dozen in each) in the freezer for the friends that drop by unannounced. Always is a […]
Continue Reading
JDs Chippery (explored)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Report- JDs Chippery Most universities have a cookie company nearby (Tiff’s in Austin, Insomnia, etc). JDs Chippery was one of the first and is an institution around SMU and Highland Park. These are buttery hunks of cookies and you have your choice of semi-sweet, milk, white & peanut butter chocolate chip amongst the many […]
Continue Reading