Gehry makes Toronto shine
Although I am a country girl and truly relish in the pleasures of places off the beaten path, I do appreciate the world class amenities and attractions found only in larger cities. I visit...
Category: Travel
the launch of my chocolate journey of exploration
Hello chocolate lovers! This post is about the trip that launched my interest and curiosity about where and how cocoa becomes chocolate. My first education in this process occurred in January, 2009, when I...
Chocolatour will take you around the world for chocolate
Welcome to Chocolatour! My name is Doreen Pendgracs, and I am your tour master, chief chocolate taster and author of the upcoming book, Chocolatour: A Guide to the World’s Best Chocolate. This is the site...
exploring chocolate in Missouri
I was really pleased with my quest for some great Missouri chocolate. Considering Branson is a small community of less than 10,000 permanent residents, they are very lucky to have an innovative chocolatier offering...
Branson offers much for the outdoor enthusiast
What did I like about Branson, Missouri? In a previous post, we touched on the endless entertainment opportunities to enjoy while visiting Branson. But there’s also a myriad of outdoor activities ranging from zip-lining,...
Winnipeg’s new airport terminal brings the Manitoba capital into the 21st century
I love to travel, and frequently travel through the terminal at Winnipeg’s James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. What a joy it was, when on October 30, 2011, a new state-of-the-art terminal was finally opened...
Puyricard: makers of perfect chocolate in the French tradition
I’m told by the folks at the Quote of the Day service that it’s “National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day!” That immediately brought to mind my visit to the Chocolaterie de Puyricard in the tiny...
the evolution of Galler chocolaterie independante
In 2009, I had the pleasure of meeting Jean Galler, founder of Galler Chocolatier at his office in Liège, Belgium, and was immediately enamoured with his charm and sophisticated style. And that was before...
Belgian chocolate at its best
Belgium is known for having some of the best chocolate in the world. As you learn more about the world of chocolate, you learn that there really is no such thing as Belgian chocolate...
Belgium will always be a favourite for chocolate lovers
My first official research trip for Chocolatour was in the fall of 2009 … with a trip to Belgium, France and Switzerland. In Belgium, we had a glorious and enlightening time in Brussels, Florenville and...
