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>London: European Candy Bars

>On a recent trip to London, I had the opportunity to run through Harrods. I was very pressed for time, so I went directly to the Food Hall and the Chocolate Section (of course). I took a random sample of what they consider the best. Galler- Jean Galler’s family has had a confectioner’s shop since […]

July 26, 2007 No comments

>New Candy from Nestle- “Crunch Crisp” resurrects Old Memories

Fond Memories: In 1969, I moved to a new neighborhood, got a new 3 speed bike and spotted a store I could get to on my own.. Stop ‘N Go at 610 and Memorial Drive in Houston. That is where I tried my first Nestle’s Crunch Bar and oh how I have loved this candy […]

July 14, 2007 No comments

>Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

Crispy Plain Chocolate Chip Cookies: I LOVE THEM!! This has been a passion of mine my entire life. Probably was my introduction to chocolate when I was in diapers. In my 22 years of “living” on the road, I have tried every chocolate chip cookie from every cookie store I have ever passed- that, my […]

July 14, 2007 No comments

>LA: Chocolatine….I’m back

Well folks, It has been quite a bit of time since I have posted a message. A new website and blog are on the way but I felt it important to start posting again. I have not stopped trying chocolate around the world, just been so busy, I have failed to report on all of […]

July 10, 2007 No comments

>NYC: Charbonnel et Walker at Sak’s Fifth Ave- Conveyor Belt- really?

Stopped by to check out the new chocolate store on the 8th floor of Sak’s Fifth Ave. OUTSTANDING idea. Got the Drinking Chocolate drink and the Molton Chocolate Cake.. They were terrific!! I really love the conveyor belt running in front of me at the counter, like “Blue C Sushi” at U. Village in Seattle. […]

December 15, 2006 No comments

Katrina Relief and Chocolate Chip Cookies

>Some 20 families, including mine, decided to get together to try and help those that have sufffered so much on the Gulf Coast this past week. Our kids decided to make Chocolate, Cookies and Lemonade to sell on the street in the neighborhood to raise money for those in need. Mass Mutual Insurance agreed to […]

September 3, 2005 No comments

Alaska: KetchiCandies

OK, I’m on a ship cruising the Inside Passage in Alaska and I’m dying for fresh home made chocolate. Then we arrive for a short stop in Ketchikan. I get off the boat to stretch my legs and look for bald eagles when I smell that wonderful “choco” whiff. I passed the salmon swimming up […]

August 15, 2005 No comments

All Candy Expo and my new friend Jacques Torres

Always love visiting this great convention. So much chocolate- so little time. Highlight- meeting Jacques Torres!

June 15, 2005 No comments