Raw like Cocoa Beans: 'Feves Cacaotees' by Pralus, a Chocolate Show Favorite

When I saw them presented in a small gift purse, I was intrigued, what are these I asked Valerie of Chocolats Pralus?We call them 'Feves Cacaotees' was the answer...

Mo' Beta Chocolate: Tcho, Wired, Tasty, No Slavery

Going slowly but surely through my Chocolate Show goodies bag, I finally got to Tcho.What made me stop at their table was the 'Beta' sign.Sounded like Chocolate 2.0I like the light touch they bring to chocolate making.What drives them is the 'Flavor Wheel'...

Firecracker? Passion? Choco Pods, Treats for the Consumed to Thrifty

Since I started exploring the Consumed to Thrifty path, whenever I venture to a museum, visit a restaurant or walk the aisles of my favorite foodie places, I have my eyes opened for good value.When on the move, I don't mind a little sugar kick rather than another cup of...

Life on Mars and Chocolate Too, Pralus at Chocolate Show 2008

I just added another stop on my Chocolate Show munching list.With one day to go before my visit, I found out that there is actually Life on Mars.Except this Mars is a small town in the Loire department of France where the founder of Pralus, the French Chocolatier was born....

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...

Eventful November 08: Future of Web Design to Chocolate Show to Wines of Lang...

Seems like November 2008 will be an Eventful Month for 'Serge the Concierge'.It kicks off with the Future of Web Design Conference on Election Day (November 4th) organized by my friends at Carsonified.The day concludes with a Phizzpop design contest/ party.On Sunday,...

Pier 94, New Venue for Chocolate Show 2008 in New York (Nov 7-9)

For its 11th Edition, The Chocolate Show (New York) moves to bigger and better digs at Pier 94.The event this year takes place from November 7 to November 8.

A Mano a Mano with Chocolate, Amano Hand Crafted Bars...from Utah

I could have missed them last Sunday at the Chocolate Show in New York, it would have been my loss.Amano Artisan Chocolate does not go for the flashy. Being subdued their rich flavors catch you almost by surprise. They are based in Orem, Utah. Their creations reflect the...

Greatest Eats, Best of Chocolate Show 2006

Before I head for the Big Apple to taste new flavors at the 1Oth Edition of the Chocolate Show, I thought I should share with those of you who might have missed them, my Greatest Eats of the 2006 Vintage.

Surfing on the Coat Tails of 'National Novel Writing Month'...

I forgot about the yearly November Novel Writing Month event or should we call it a marathon until Burstblog mentioned it today in step with National Blog Posting Month, another motivational undertaking. Is exhaustion the main result of these contests?

Five Bites...No Blood...Halloween is Almost Here

A couple of days to go and Halloween will be upon us.  I went digging in my treasure trove of stories and took 5 of them out of their restful place.  Let's start with Sinister Hand a wine Boris Karloff would like.  While following the cocoa trail I was...

Swimming in Chocolate...Chocolate Week, New York (November 4 to 11)

In less than 2 weeks, Chocolate Lovers of the world will be swimming in chocolate for a week of Heavenly Delights with New York's first ever Chocolate Week ( November 4th to 11).  Let me give you my pick of events worth a taste.