Drink, cook, eat is more like it, Tastings NYC

Since Tastings NYC goes under the banner of Cook, Eat Drink, I was surprised by the paucity of actual food to sample. Coming from the Chocolate Show I was eager to find some solid offerings. Even more so after I realized that an array of fine wines, beers and even Cognac was...

November 9, Pigeons, Gingerbread Treats, Cocktails the Remix at Tastings NYC

On Sunday (November 9) I might have to rise early and hit the ground running since I have to squeeze 2 food events in one day and both offer a number of things I want to check.It will be my 3rd year at the Chocolate Show but the first time I attend Tastings NYC (Cook, Eat,...

Financial Crunch: Chocolate for the Consumed to Thrifty

Before my visit to the New York Chocolate Show on Sunday (November 9), I continue my exploration of exhibitors, especially new ones.While doing that, I was glad to see that the old fashioned named Lillie Belle Farms from Oregon are smart enough to offer handmade chocolates...

Beggars Banquet, Eclat Chocolate's 'Mendiants', Chocolate Show 2008

I don't know if these 'Mendiants' get the Rolling Stones seal of approval.I cannot remember meeting Christopher Curtin of Eclat Chocolate of Pennsylvania at the 2 previous Chocolate Show editions.Amongst their 'Beggars Banquet', I am especially interested in tasting the...

The 5 Days of Diwali...From India with Love...Starting November 9 (in 2007)

Another year, another Diwali, as November approached I could see a piece from last year on this Indian holiday getting a second life.  This year actually the holiday starts on November 9 as the Diwali Festival site informed me.