Joe’s Journey
>Corner Bakery Cafe – in a neighborhood near you…
> What has mini M&Ms, chocolate chips, is crunchy around the edges and is soft on the inside? What is fudgey decadent and moist with chocolate chips in every bite and an abundance of powdered sugar on top? What is rich and sweet in chocolate with a hole in the center and just the perfect […]
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)
Continue ReadingColts Bolts
Don’t know is any of you have ever had one of these “peanut butter” cups, but the addition of almonds makes this a special treat. 2 oz is the perfect size for a mid-afternoon snack. Made in Nashville, TN., I found these in California. Sold in specialty stores. The website shoes other products I can’t […]
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San Francisco: CocoaBella Chocolates
What a nice find on Union Street in San Francisco. (http://www.cocoabellachocolates.com ) This store has looked the world over and found gems from places like Tuscany, Wavre, Bale, and Kansas City. Pierrick’s “Praline Noisettes”- Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline Corne’ Port•Royal’s “Rocher”- Crunchy Praline in Milk Chocolate Charles Chocolates “Lavender Honey Truffle”- Cream w/ Lavender […]
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Bay Area: Scharffen Berger
Scharffen Berger- Took a tour of the factory in Berkeley. What a terrific opportunity to see how chocolate if made. Go on-line and book your tour in advance. They give samples and really discuss the whole process from cacao to the stores. Also, make time to eat at the Cafe’, there are some great treats […]
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