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May 3, 2018

La Maison du Chocolat for Mother’s Day

My longtime favorite French chocolate brand La Maison du Chocolat has many delicious and sophisticated chocolate options for the mother in your life and in..

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November 15, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide (2017)

This year flew warp speed for me that it’s hard to come to terms with reality that it’s almost the end of the year! It’s..

Manhattan

September 3, 2017

La Maison du Chocolat Icons in XXL

The luxury French chocolate brand started by Robery Linxe, La Maison du Chocolat is turning 40. And to commemorate its anniversary, they made their legendary..

Manhattan

April 7, 2017

Spring Chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat

Easter is coming up shortly and that means chocolate! For the chocolate connoisseurs out there who love their serious chocolate but have some bit of..

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March 16, 2016

Easter Sweets from Maison Kayser (NYC)

This year from Maison Kayser, there’s a couple of options for your Easter table. For those who want to break bread (though not necessarily Irish),..

Manhattan

March 16, 2016

Easter 2016 Chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat

This year for Easter at La Maison du Chocolat, the Master Chef Nicolas Cloiseau came up with a limited edition Daisy collection. This whimsical chocolate..

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November 18, 2015

Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Mango Ginger Lime Jam, White Chocolate Lemongrass Frosting

I’ve been a long time fan of eating and baking with Valrhona chocolate. This brand creates one of the world’s finest chocolate in the small..

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November 11, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Thanksgiving is coming and that means it’s the holiday shopping season. For those who are trying to decide what to give to your friends, family,..

September 22, 2015

Mind Blowing Chocolate Mooncakes From Pierre Hermé Hong Kong (IFC)

Pierre Hermé Hong Kong opened its doors in May 2013 and so much buzz generated on that side of the world that it made me..

September 20, 2015

Pierre Hermé Paris Aoyama – Pastry and Chocolate Heaven in Tokyo

If you are a die-hard fan of pastry god (at least in my eyes but everyone else calls him the “Picasso of pastry”), Pierre Hermé,..

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March 28, 2015

Easter Cakes & Chocolates from Financier Patisserie

Easter is next weekend and those of you who need a few sweets on the table (and in New York City), Financier Patisserie is a..

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November 23, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Somehow this year, time flew by and marketing started to talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas much earlier than I anticipated. Then when you look at..

wine

April 8, 2014

Spring & Easter Gift Guide 2014

Ironically, it doesn’t feel like spring in New York City but Easter and Passover is coming up. Here’s some gift ideas for this (fast approaching)..

Manhattan

March 12, 2014

Chocolate Tasting at Amedei Store (NYC)

Amedei is a cult, Tuscan chocolate brand founded in 1990 with the head chocolatier, Cecilia Tessieri. Probably a few of you might have come across..

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January 8, 2014

Lunar New Year Chocolates at Godiva NYC Headquarters

Godiva’s Senior Chocolatier Chef David Funaro; my spread of Godiva goodies; Godiva chocolate liqueur with my glass of Simple Chocolate Martini I was invited to..

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