great chocolate shops in Montreal
In a previous post, I alluded to the fact that Montreal just might be the Chocolate Capital of Canada with all its fabulous chocolate shops. There are somewhere in the area of 100 chocolate...
Author: Doreen Pendgracs
Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy helps chocolatiers learn and grow
It is impossible to delve into the world of fine chocolate in Montreal without understanding the importance of Barry Callebaut. At each Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, chocolate artistry is taught alongside the importance of...
Mathilde Fays of Oka, Quebec: one very talented chocolatier
Situated roughly 90 minutes northwest of Montreal in Central Quebec’s Laurentian region, Oka is a small town of 4,000 residents who enjoy a quiet lifestyle on the shores of Lake of Two Mountains. It...
A Salute to Purdys Chocolatier
I owe Purdys Chocolatier an apology. Back in 2013 when I was writing the first volume of Chocolatour: A Quest for the World’s Best Chocolate, I included Purdys in the A-Z Guide for Chocolate...
Harrisburg, PA–exploring the Pennsylvania Capitol
I’ve written several posts about my visit to Hershey, Pennsylvania, but wanted to wrap up my coverage to the Hershey/Harrisburg area with a post devoted to Harrisburg, PA–the capital city of Pennsylvania, USA. harrisburg...
SleepPhones make life easier
Did you know that March 19th is World Sleep Day? Sleep is such a precious commodity to us. Without enough of it, we are a mere shadow of ourselves. But most of us need...
chocolate beer and more in Hershey, PA
Everyone seemed to be fascinated with the warm chocolate shooters I mentioned in the previous post. So in this post, I thought I would share some of the amazing chocolate beer and other delicious...
a visit to The Hershey Story chocolate museum
In previous posts, I have highlighted an overview of the Hershey, Pennsylvania experience and the Hershey Trust, introduced you to some of the area’s finest hotels, and included a visit to the Hershey Gardens....
Sutton, Quebec: a destination filled with culinary delights
Our visit to the Eastern Townships of Quebec could not be complete without a day in Sutton, a tiny community that is big on taste. There are only 2,000 full-time residents in Sutton, Quebec,...
