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Joe’s Journey

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 […]

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  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 […]

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  August 15, 2005   No comments
Bay Area: Aida Opera Candies

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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  May 15, 2005   No comments

Colts 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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  May 1, 2005   No comments
San Francisco: CocoaBella Chocolates

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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  April 15, 2005   No comments
Bay Area: Scharffen Berger

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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  April 1, 2005   No comments
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