Explored by Joe
>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 […]
Continue Reading>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 […]
Continue Reading>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 […]
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>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. […]
Continue ReadingKatrina 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 […]
Continue ReadingAlaska: 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 […]
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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!
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Bay Area: Aida Opera Candies
A throw back to Grandpa Tony’s 1947 business. This store is run out of Burlingame, Ca. I bought and ate the 8 oz sample box as well as several “foiled candies”. It was all terrific. “Rocky Road” and “Crunchy Honeycomb” are worth the trip! (www.aidacandies.com)
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