Sugar Savvy

Times of merriment and gluttony are already becoming a distant memory - The side dishes devoured, gingerbread house picked clean; all that remains are those dirty dishes, and perhaps a bit of extra “holiday cheer” around the hips. After so much excess, the last thing I would want to do is tempt you with some […]

When the editor of Sugar Savvy, Jaay, asked if anyone wanted to review some sweetriot candy, I responded within less than a minute of her original question. I was very keen on trying the candy for the first time, and I also adore cacao nibs.
The shipment contained their happy holly-days pack, which includes one of […]

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 […]

As someone who suffers from food intolerances, I am always trying out new ingredients that might make life a little bit more comfortable for me, without compromising the flavour. Obviously this is paramount to me as a food writer. And, if that ingredient comes from a natural source rather than a chemical one, then all […]

Except for wintergreen Life Savers, I don’t usually consider mints candy.  They’re more of a breath-freshening, health-and-beauty aid.  That is, until I discovered VerMints.  First of all, full disclosure:  I love Vermont.  I love anything that is made in or has to do with Vermont.  To me, it’s paradise on earth.  So I knew I’d […]

I explicitly remember my very first gummi bear.  I was in fourth grade and my friend Jennifer and I had been given permission to walk downtown– my first real taste of freedom.  We went to the library, had slices of pizza and then stopped at the new chocolate shop in town.  I thought it was […]