Sugar Savvy

Although rats and cockroaches in restaurants in no great surprise these days, unfortunately, I gotta say, I was a little surprised when I read the location of the latest ordered shut-down … popular, historic NYC restaurant Serendipity 3. 
Just last week the restaurant was making headlines for unveiling a $25,000 dessert (pictured) and now, shuttered.  […]

Wondering what you are going to do with all that leftover Halloween candy once you and your kids have eaten your share? Check out this article with tips for repurposing the candy into different recipes. There’s ideas for everything from candy corn to Peppermint Patties.
Here’s a snippet:
-Peanut butter cups
Mitchell suggests using a double-boiler or microwave […]

An Englishman wants to transform a Cadbury’s plant near Bristol, England, that is scheduled to close in the next three years, into a chocolate museum. It would contain chocolate memorabilia and who knows what else. Here’s a snippet from the BBC article:
The plant, at Keynsham, is scheduled to close by 2010.
Cosmo Fry’s grandfather, Cecil, […]

Brian over at Candy Addict posted a review of Wrigley’s new “5” sugarless gum earlier this week. Sounds like they’re givin’ it out like….candy. We got us some too.
Here’s what I think.
Let me first disclose the fact that I am essentially addicted to Wrigley’s Extra. I chew it… a LOT (usually 3-4 sticks at a […]

The folks at Hershey have just unveiled their newest contribution to the world of sweets … a new website, dubbed “the ultimate resource for all things chocolate,” http://www.allchocolate.com/.
The site is sponsored by The Hershey Company and is filled with history, and health benefits, uses and resources for chocolate. Divided into six different areas, it […]

West Coasters, there is a treat heading your way. A major chocolate show is taking place this summer at the San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON on Bastille Day Weekend, July 14 and 15, 2007 at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco.
“Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, […]

From the Times Union (New York) food section:
We are seeking chocolate fans to be part of a tasting panel that will judge locally made chocolates. Results will be detailed in upcoming story themed to Valentine’s Day.
Participants will need to be available to come to the Times Union’s office in Colonie Wednesday, Jan. 31 for a two-hour evening […]

The February Saveur that hit mailboxes this week features their annual 100.  This is the issue in which they list 100 favorite food-related items, including, but not limited to,“foods, restaurants, drinks, people, places and things.”  I look forward to this one every year – sometimes seeing items that I thought were my own private joys, […]

According to a story I spotted in the Columbus Dispatch, it looks like chocolate might just become a pricier indulgence in 2007.  Cocoa prices have gained in London after a breakdown in peace talks between rebels and the government of the Ivory Coast, who just happens to be the world’s largest producer of beans.  London […]

This week Vere Chocolate will be opening the doors to their New York City chocolate factory to the public.  The factory will be opening its Manhattan doors to the public Wednesday (Dec 13)- Friday (Dec 15).  As if being able to check out the factory and see what goes on behind the scenes isn’t enough, all […]