The Chocolate Sampler is an occasional post with news and reviews for the Chocoholic.So many holidays at once, and so much news in the Chocolate World. First, Happy Valentine's Day & Gung Hay Fat Choy. I've posted various recipes for both holidays, so be sure and check those out if you haven't decided on your chocolate celebration yet. Valentine's Day: HERE and HERE and HERE. Chinese New Year: HERE.
Valentine's Day Chocolate (and any time) in some leading places:
- Los Angeles: article reviews Compartes, Valerie Confections, Teuscher Confections in Beverly Hills (hi, Lola!), Happy Ending Chocolate, & Littlejohns. Go HERE.
- Philadelphia and environs: go HERE.
- Portland: Includes Alma Chocolates, Moonstruck, Cacao and others. (sweet shops/bakeries). Go HERE.
- Dallas. Includes Sublime Chocolate, Cocoa Andre, The Cultured Cup and others. Read two articles HERE and HERE.
- Tuscany: Chocolate Tours & Chocolatiers. Read HERE.
Read the review HERE.
More interested in old time candy bars and what has happened to them? The Wall Street Journal had a great article. Go HERE
More Chocolate Less Stress. But you knew that! Read Dr. Weil's Blog HERE.
Finally, for the Chocoholic who has it all: Chocolate Weapons.
Hi Janet, I forgot to ask, I kicked off Pancake Week today. Any chocolate pancakes in the works???
ReplyDeleteYes, for Mardi Gras.. maybe on Wednesday. I have two great recipes for tomorrow and Tuesday for Mardi Gras. Thanks for asking.
ReplyDeleteGreat Janet, I just know they will all be delicious looking posts!!!
ReplyDeleteQuite thrilled that I happened upon your blog. Another source of chocolate inspiration! Thank you for using your writing talents to tout the virtues of chocolate.
ReplyDelete-Monica Erskine
Chocolate Goddess
Endangered Species Chocolate
Monica, Love following you on Twitter. Terrific chocolate tweets.
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