I’ve been to Toronto numerous times, but generally most of my time is tied up in meetings or structured activities–or I’m catching a connecting flight home or to somewhere else. But a highlight of...
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...
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...
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...
The best thing about my job as the author of Chocolatour is that I get to eat an abundance of tremendously wonderful chocolate and that I get to meet a lot of amazing chocolate...
Being one who has the good fortune to travel often and quite extensively, I have made many dear friends in other cities, and would like to thank my dear friend, Virginia of Toronto, for...
“When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream. When we are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality.” I love this quote by Dom Helder Camara, a poet, mystic and missionary of...
I’m an island girl. A beach baby. All my favourite places on this planet are surrounded by beach, beautiful vistas and water, so it’s no wonder I love Fort Myers Beach. The white sand...
Visiting Pisa as described in my last post wasn’t what it was all about for me. Yes, I totally enjoyed the local culture and cuisine, and learned much visiting the historic relics. But I...
I’d heard that Tuscany has what is called “The Chocolate Valley” as there are so many chocolate makers in the area. We didn’t have time to visit them all, so Paulo took us to...
