Joe’s Journey
>NYC: No April Fools Joke Here- just rice pudding
About 5 years ago, I stumbled into a quick service specialty dessert restaurant in SoHo that sold only one thing, Rice Pudding! “Rice to Riches” was and is a great idea. Impressions from my frequent visits, including this month: it’s like walking into a very fancy neighborhood Baskin Robins, only with 31 flavors of Rice […]
Continue Reading>Flyer- Swiss Dark Chocolate, Rich and Thick American Caramel
>”The Best Candy Bar In The World” is written on the side of this bar. A mighty bold statement, and there are fans that truly believe it. I was given my first Paris Flyer tonight by a to remain nameless but brilliant friend, on a visit to Kennebunk, Maine. Atlanta’s Paris Chocolate Company has taken […]
Continue Reading>San Diego: Chuao Chocolatier
I found a great little, but highly designed chocolate maker in San Diego a few years ago.Now they have 5 or 6 locations in Southern California. Known for unusual combinations of chocolates, truffles, hot chocolate and bars. Their Cafe at the Forum Shops in Carlsbad is a great little hangout, if your looking for some […]
Continue Reading>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 […]
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>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. […]
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