Winnipeg welcomes Aschenti Cocoa
Winnipeg’s chocolate scene continues to grow and evolve, and it’s great to see the Manitoba capital taking strides to become a true chocolate destination. Back on December 17, 2016, Aschenti Cocoa had its Grand...
Category: Manitoba
celebrating Decadence Chocolates of Winnipeg
When you live in or near a small city with only one artisan chocolate shop, there is reason to celebrate when a new kid comes to town. Welcome Helen Staines, who opened her chocolate...
best artisan chocolate in Iceland
I’ve learned–since embarking on my chocolate travel research in 2009 –that great chocolate can be found just about anywhere. I admit to being surprised when a friend returned from Iceland and sent me some...
cultural highlights of Winnipeg
winnipeg has a strong fan base for professional sports A huge congrats to the Winnipeg Jets hockey team for making the 2018 NHL playoffs! Fans in the Manitoba capital have not seen big-league playoff hockey...
chocolate ravioli a hit at chocolate dinners in Winnipeg
The bar was raised for Chef Chris Kopp and the culinary team at Prairie Ink Bistro to tantalize chocolate lovers with a special menu for our chocolate-themed dinner in the Community Classroom of McNally Robinson Booksellers...
Dessert steals the show at March 6 chocolate dinner
We had another sold-out chocolate dinner in the Community Classroom of McNally Robinson Booksellers on Friday, March 6, 2015. (This was a snow-date to replace the Feb 7/15 date for which I couldn’t get...
interview with CJ107 radio
So many exciting things happening with Chocolatour! talking chocolate travel and events If you have a few minutes, please listen to this interview with CJ107 radio that talks about the delicious world of Chocolatour...
Valentine interview on CBC radio
I was pleased to be interviewed by Laurie Hoogstraten of the CBC Weekend Morning Show on CBC Radio One in honour of Valentine’s Day and the important connection chocolate has to it. We spoke...
travelling with culture in mind
Nuit Blanche Gimli I had the pleasure of being the culture guide on September 27, 2014 in Gimli, Manitoba, for the town’s inaugural participation in Nuit Blanche, the annual night-time culture tour that is free...
another evening of chocolate enjoyment
September 20, 2014 was the fourth sold-out dinner of “Chocolate Exploration” held in the Community Classroom of McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg. McNally Robinson is a favourite location of readers and writers alike, and...
