Sometimes there isn’t a nearby shop that sells just chocolate. Then what? Here is a list of places you can look for fine and artisan crafted chocolate. Chocolate goes with so many things that specialty shops often stock great bars that you can add to your basket as you shop. Some of my favourite placesContinue reading “Chocolate Basics ~ Where to find good chocolate”
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Chocolate Basics ~ Chocolatier
Let’s talk about chocolatiers. Merriam-Webster says the meaning of chocolatier is a maker or seller of chocolate candy. Candy being key in that definition. Chocolatiers are a person or company who make confections from chocolate. A confection is ‘food items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates. Exact definitions are diffficult’ according to Wikipedia.Continue reading “Chocolate Basics ~ Chocolatier”
100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers
Here is a quick overview and list of all 100 gifts for chocolate lovers in one blog post. To find out more about each ten gifts and see photos of some of the items included you can check last years blog posts for all the details. This list is a place to have them allContinue reading “100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers”
A Chocoholic goes to Calgary part two ~ chocolate
I visited Calgary in 2022 and made sure to check out some local chocolate. Here is what I found, from stores, chocolate makers, chocolatiers and all sorts of amazing chocolate.
100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers
We have passed the halfway point in our 100 gifts, and here we are at numbers 61 to 70! As always I only benefit if you happen to purchase something from my shop. I am just happy to share these great ideas with you. Let me know if you find these helpful or have anContinue reading “100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers”
100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers
As you remember, my goal is to highlight 10 holiday gift ideas each week for the next 8 weeks that your chocolate loving friends will enjoy. I do hope you are enjoying these gift suggestions and would love if you shared with others you think would enjoy this blog. Continuing on last week’s post, hereContinue reading “100 Gifts for Chocolate Lovers”
Alicja Confections
Alicja Confections is an Ottawa chocolate shop that creates some fun products. While I often focus on bean to bar makers, I also love chocolatiers and what they can do with chocolate. Perhaps this comes from my own experience as a chocolatier in a small shop on Vancouver Island many years ago. Alicja has grownContinue reading “Alicja Confections”
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