growing cocoa in the Dominican Republic
Help one of the best destinations for the production of top grade cacao in their time of need. The Dominican Republic was hit by hurricane Fiona and needs your help to recover. Follow this...
Chocolatour with Doreen Pendgracs | Chocolate Adventurist and Wizard of Words Blog
for the love of Junior
This post was originally published in 2013, but as today is International Cat Day, I thought that all the pet lovers out there would be inspired to read it again. Since writing it, I...
join me for a diversion to the Gimli Film Fest
As the largest rural film festival in Canada, the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) is definitely worth a look. Initially known as the Gimli Film Fest, the event celebrates its 23rd year in 2023...
Celebrating the best of a difficult year
I know that many of us are glad to have left 2021 behind. The threat, hardship, and inconvenience the past year has brought to all of us via the COVID-19 virus and via all...
no wonder I love turtles so much!
I’ve recently learned that May 23rd is “World Turtle Day!” That explains why I have an obsession with chocolate turtles. No matter which chocolate maker, chocolatier or confectioner I visit, if they make chocolate...
celebrating Manitoba Day
This blog often takes us to exotic locales in search of chocolate and other delectables. But in this post, I’d like to salute my own home turf in honour of Manitoba Day. I was...
cinco de mayo–a celebration of mexican culture
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture. Travel to Puebla Mexico and see where the Battle of Puebla was won by the Mexican army on May 5th, 1862.
tips for pairing wine with chocolate
Tips for pairing wine with chocolate makes for a fun event and gives you the chance to test your taste buds. Malbec is a great wine to pair with dark chocolate.
enjoying the advantages of airport hotels
Staying at airport hotels during layovers gives you a chance to quickly explore a city and savor some local culinary favorites or an exotic spa treatment.
exploring Cancun
exploring sites around Cancun is intriguing I’m thrilled to have recently re-discovered the wonders of Mexico, spending time over the past few years on the Pacific coast, the Yucatan/Gulf of Mexico, and the interior...
