Charles Chocolates Sale
Rosa Via Chocolate Obsession: Charles Chocolates turns four tomorrow, and they’re running a few promotions to go along with their birthday. I’ve never tried them myself (I came close last winter,…
September 2008
Milky Way Magic Stars Candy! [Review]
I do my best to be as objective as possible, and when extraneous factors influence that objectivity, I always try to disclose them. That’s why I always tell you when…
Hershey’s Cacao Reserve Single Origin Collection
I’ve previously written about Hershey’s Cacao Reserve line, their attempt to make better chocolate than their low quality, increasingly vegetable oil laced everyday fare. Their Single Origin Collection is a…
Free Cold Stone Ice Cream Today
Between 5 and 8 pm tonight, stop by your local Cold Stone Creamery for a free scoop of ice cream. And if you can, make a donation to benefit the…
Nestle Smarties
I’d read about Nestle Smarties on candy blogs before (Cybele has a nice Smarties v. M&Ms post, and Candy Addict wrote about them as well), and I’d even eaten a…
Cybele on the Today Show
Sorry for not posting this earlier; lack of computer-age has made me behind the times. Apparently, Cybele from Candy Blog did a bit on the Today Show lamenting the cheapening…
Carambar (Part I?)
There’s a wonderful restaurant in Cambridge (England) called Le Gros Franck near the city’s train station. Apparently, at night it’s a fine dining establishment. I only went there during the…
Scharffen Berger co-founder dies at 61
In belated news, chocolate maker Robert Steinberg died on Thursday. Sad.
Milky Way Crispy Roll
The other day, I was chatting with a friend about the candy blog, and she made a comment about how it must be hard to keep finding new candy to…
More concoctions of chocolate and booze
As I wait to turn 21. Chocolate Fondue a la Chalet Suisse 3 (3 oz) Toblerone bars 1/2 cup light or heavy cream 2 tbsp kirsch brandy or Cointreau Stir…
Boston Fruit Slices
I stole an assortment of Boston Fruit Slices from my friend John, who got them in a giant food gift basket from some I-banking or consulting firm that was trying…
Chocolate Cocktails
I (finally) turn 21 on Saturday. Being born in September has meant that I’m a bit young for my grade, so I’ve grown up watching my friends get to things…