While wandering through Vancouver, B.C. Canada the Purdy’s Chocolate factory was discovered and a stockpile of chocolate candy treats were purchased. While Purdy’s is not hard to find in Canada, they have retail outlets and carriers everywhere, finding the actual factory was a fun find. Also, viewing the $500 giant chocolate bunny, Charlie, who is [...]

I’ll admit it: I’m a texture-lover. You can talk about your rich flavors and smooth chocolatey goodness all you want, but if you can’t wow me with your “mouth feel” (not a term I use lightly) you might as well take your powder dustings and melty middles home with you.

This is my warning because, while some of my fellow chocolate testers found the Scharffen Berger Nibby Dark Chocolate with Roasted Cocao Nibs a bit lacking in flavor profile, I was head-over-heels for its crispy, delightfully “nibby” texture.

Ever want to stand next to, bite or just marvel in awe of a chocolate egg that is bigger than your torso? Than look no further, friend. Tim Fonseca, Executive Pastry Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA has created such an item as this with his giant chocolate Easter eggs. And yes, [...]

No one really likes crumbly soda bread. And although corned beef is incredibly delicious, it is not actually Irish; it’s Irish-American (I know – I broke yer olde Irish heart). But the Irish did bring something delectable to the table – Whiskey. Trust me, chocolate + Baileys means you’re truly in cocoa heaven.

“S’mores” is a treat that instantly conjures up childhood memories: a crackling fire, vegetation crunching underfoot, and curls of smoke rising from marshmallows when they’re just right to pinch between layers of chocolate and graham crackers.
Well, throw that image out the window for the moment. I’m sitting at my dining room table on a relaxed [...]