Joe’s Journey
>Houston: Chocolat Du Monde
Located in the Village near Rice University, when I went running into Chocolat du Monde, I was on a mission. Their chocolate, as the name implies, is from all over the world- Neuhaus, Leonidas, and more. They also have a pretty extensive general candy business- but today, all I wanted was their private label […]
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>Houston: Araya @ River Oaks Center
I was excited to visit Araya Artisan Chocolates in River Oaks Shopping Center next to the theater. This center brings back huge memories. It was part of my old stomping grounds- actually came to this spot to a restaurant called Birraporetti’s on my first “driving” date. Same shopping center was the site where I bought […]
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>Houston: Keggs Candies- A Houston Institution
Keggs has it all. Since 1946, this Houston institution has been pumping out everything from their original “Pecan Crisp” and chocolate confections to fudge and most recently custard. I ate a small football ( I really did) while I visited this trip and consumed half a slab of Chocolate Fudge on my drive around the […]
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>Houston: Chocolate Pizazz- Hall of Fame
I love shows like “TBIEA”, “Triple D”, and “MvF”. If you are a foodie, you know what I am talking about, if not see below*. I even fantasize about having my own show like them one day.: ) Every time I watch TBIEA, I always think- could I say that “this” or “that” is the […]
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>Houston: The Chocolate Lounge
Old Town Spring, Texas has character, even in the daytime. I can only image its fun at night or on the weekends. I had no idea this little enclave of cool shops and restaurants even existed under the flight path to Bush Intercontinental Airport, a stones throw from the Woodlands. Avery Smith could be the […]
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>Conroe: Chocolate Passion
I love finding chocolate places that are a little off the beaten path. I also love finding fellow chocolate lovers that are willing to put it out there for people to eat, knowing it may never be seen by the vast majority of people that pass by. Chocolate Passion in Conroe, Texas is not on […]
Continue Reading>Corsicana: Collin Street Bakery
> Have you ever eaten or received a fruitcake? If you have, I bet it came from the Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. This family owned business has been delivering fruitcakes to customers since 1896. The company sells about 3 million pounds of fruitcake each year, which equates to 1.5 million individual cakes- and […]
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>Corsicana: Russell Stover Factory and Store
I have driven from Houston to Dallas and back for 30 years- that really make me sound old- and each trip I have threatened to get off the freeway in Corsicana to visit the Russell Stover’s factory store. I finally followed through on my threat and went in today! It is exactly what I expected. […]
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