L.A. Burdick’s Chinese New Year Wooden Box
Rosa I received a beautiful little wooden box of L.A. Burdick’s Chinese New Year truffles from my Associate Master. I thought the exquisite packaging, with the red ribbon and gold wax…
2008
Candy Bar Madness Contest
In honor of March Madness, I’m running a ZOMG, Candy Madness contest! Vote for your favorites, and once the field has been whittled down to 2, leave a comment (with…
Recchiuti
Michael Recchuiti is an American chocolatier who creates elegantly sleek and beautiful truffles. I stopped by his shop (also elegant and sleek, with a predominantly brown and gold scheme and…
Liberty Orchards Aplets and Cotlets
These Liberty Orchards’ Aplets and Cotlets were given to me by my friend Rita, who is from Washington state. In Washington, these are a locally made confection that probably takes…
Calhoun College Chocolate Tasting
Last Wednesday was further proof that my residential college, Calhoun, is the best residential college. After the success of my personal chocolate party, I asked my residential college Master if…
Kit Kat – Hazelnut Cream
Here in the U.S., the Kit Kat is manufactured under Hershey’s. Elsewhere in the world, Kit Kat is made by Nestle. My Kit Kat Hazelnut Cream was given to me…
Annabelle’s Rocky Road
Annabelle?s Rocky Road is a retro candy that?s easily distinguishable by its bright red wrapper. I first read about Annabelle?s, who also makes the Abba Zabba and the Big Hunk,…
Candy Filler
No especially notable candy news to report today. Yesterday I hosted a chocolate tasting in my residential college, but my notes from that won’t be ready for publication until at…
Hello Kitty Compressed Sugar Candies
There are a surprising number of candies that carry the Hello Kitty brand. I found these adorable little plastic barrels of compressed sugar candies in a Sanrio store next to…
More on Milk Chocolate
The Washington Post dining section also ran a story on milk chocolate’s growing popularity on the day before Valentine’s Day, complete with a milk chocolate tasting and ratings. I’m planning…
Ethel’s Chocolates Truffles
Ethel’s Chocolate Lounge is a chain of chocolate cafes owned by Mars. Think Starbuck’s but with truffles and hot cocoa and mocha lattes. For now, they’re only in Illinois and…
Michel Cluizel Truffles from Viva Chocolato
I saw a box of Michel Cluizel’s Champignon truffles at Cafe Moka in the Houston airport but didn’t buy them because they were so pricey. It was a choice I…