chocolate-inspired creativity
I was part of a successful Valentine’s Day event yesterday in which we combined a chocolate-inspired show of original art pieces by members of the WAVE Artists Group with my chocolate-inspired books, and chocolate...
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my online interview on the Stuph File
It’s always great to be interviewed by the media on my favourite subject: fine artisanal chocolate and chocolate travel. Thanks to Peter Anthony Holder, Montreal-based journalist and media personality of the Stuph File for...
how has music influenced your life?
It was 50 years to the day on Sunday, February 9, 2014, that the Beatles performed on the Ed Sullivan Show and were introduced to the North American market. This musical act emphasizes the influence...
is winter fun?
Most of you who know me or my work know that I try to look on the bright side of life, and make the best of any situation I am in. That is my...
how to be a better listener
I had the pleasure of attending a terrific presentation made by author Russ McDevitt at a recent meeting of our Toastmasters club in Gimli. Russ is not only a talented author, but a life...
a taste of the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
The exciting thing I am discovering after researching fine chocolate in earnest since 2009 is that there are chocolate events being held around the world, and you can find one in some part of...
chocolate inspired art
Please join us February 14th at Selkirk Golf & Country Club as the WAVE Interlake Artists Group will be displaying pieces of original art that have been inspired by the beauty and sensuality...
Chocolatouring in California Wine Country
It seems appropriate to toast the New Year with a post about our recent visit to California Wine Country, in which friend and fellow blogger Susan Cooper arranged chocolate and wine pairings for us...
my major goal for 2014
What is your major goal for the year to come? They say if you write your goals down, that is a way of declaring your intent, helping you focus, and getting it out there...
sweet taste sensations of San Francisco
We enjoyed such a variety of taste sensations during our recent Chocolatour to San Francisco and area. But there were definitely a few highlights as we searched out the best chocolate in San Francisco....
