Most recent stories in Chocolate
“John & Kira's Chocolate Company sprung from a road trip John took around the Northeast in search of innovative concepts in food. A boutique chocolate company seemed like the perfect idea as it was fun, creative and could be mixed with local ingredients such as mint from urban school gardens. We got right to work and launched John and Kira’s in 2002.”
“Old City’s landmark Fork restaurant and Executive Chef John Patterson will welcome long-time friend and acclaimed chocolatier Chef Chris Curtin of Éclat for a collaboration dinner. For this special meal, Chef Patterson will work closely with Curtin to take diners through the stages of the cacao plant, from leaf to pod to harvest – and of course, to a decadent chocolate dessert. The seven-course meal is $85 per person, with an optional wine pairing also available, and is expected to sell out quickly. Reservations are required.”
“SteampunkyElf's Gooey Chocolate Cookies, freshly baked cookies are one of life's greatest pleasures, this is the perfect cookie recipie for the holidays and easy to bake up for family and friends.”
“Cold Stone Creamery offers good tidings and cheer this holiday season with its new Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream as well as the return of Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, both featured in festive combinations; plus two holiday cakes that are perfect for entertaining, all available for a limited time only, beginning November 24.”
“If you are like me, you remember how much you loved visiting grandma's house as a kid. You loved it because you got spoiled there. She let you play any game you wanted, you got to be silly and goofy, and you could even have candy before dinner. Grandma let you do all of the things that your mom said no to. But there is another reason kids love going to grandma's house to visit: her chocolate chip cookies.”
“Ardmore PA - Brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani are sweetening up Downtown Ardmore with the opening of French pastry and chocolate shop Delice et Chocolat at 7 Station Road. Ardmore's newest eatery features pastries, danish, cakes and artisan chocolates made on location, along with an espresso bar, smoothies, sandwiches, salads and house-made quiche.”
“This is our families mystery chocolate chip formula. We have an extensive family so this one makes more than 4 dozen chocolate chip treats. You can explore different avenues regarding most treat formulas to conform to your own particular taste. Remember the more cocoa sugar you utilize the more chewy sort treat you make. I don't think this one needs much changing. To begin with we will begin with fixings.”
“Philadelphia, PA - When one door closes, another one opens. This could not be more true for Pamela M. Kingsland, a bubbly blonde whose release from working for corporate hotels led her to her true passion for baking.” http://www.phillybite.com/index.php/foodie/2006-philly-s-pamcakes-a-true-passion-for-baking