more chocolate events for Chocolatour
It’s going to be a busy month! I’ll be giving a chocolate talk at Gaynor Family Regional Library in Selkirk, Manitoba, on Friday, Feb 6th from 1-3 pm. This is a free event and...
Author: Doreen Pendgracs
thinking about the Dominican Republic
Every great idea was planted by a seed. And for Chocolatour, The Dominican Republic was the place that planted the seed for my desire to further investigate the world of fine chocolate back in 2009...
the need to rejuvenate
I have spent the month of January at a wine resort in the South Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. I chose Spirit Ridge for this retreat because of its remote location and serene setting....
Chocolatouring in 2015
As I continue the research for the second volume of Chocolatour, my chocolate travels will take me to numerous places–some planned, some spontaneous visits no doubt! Among the places I have pegged to visit...
setting goals for 2015
Right now, I’m sitting at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos, BC, enjoying 4 weeks of rest and rejuvenation. I learned long ago to listen to my body, and it’s been telling me...
My Top Travel Moments of 2014
This marks my final post of 2014. It has been a terrific year of chocolate travels–great fodder for the second volume of Chocolatour. Here are a few of the highlights: 1. February 22 I was...
10 Most Important Things I learned in 2014
2014 was a year of mixed feelings for me. My husband was critically ill from June through July, and I almost thought we were going to lose him. But he recovered, and the second...
chocolate ecstasy at the Pure Jungle Spa
I promised readers Alison and Anita I would share my experience at the Pure Jungle Spa of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, here as it was truly one of pure chocolate ecstasy! I learned about...
air travel with a cat
travel with pets makes a good trip even better My husband and I have now experienced air travel twice with a cat in tow. Our cat Jimmy is too big a part of the family...
Puerto Viejo Chocolate Festival
The folks who organized the Puerto Viejo Chocolate Fest in Costa Rica really know how to throw a party! The festival runs for four days and offers a wonderful variety of events to enjoy throughout...
