Have you ever participated in a Secret Santa exchange? Additionally, have you ever participated in a Secret Santa Exchange where the gift you received was so overwhelming, it took months for you do some something about it? That’s where I am. Sitting in my cupboard is a 5-pound bag of organic, raw cacao nibs I... Continue Reading →
There’s Still No Cure For The Common Birthday + Giveaway
Guess whose birthday is coming up? Mine. To celebrate slowly dying growing a year older, I decided to share it with you. What's the fun of having a birthday if you can't share it? In my recent trip to Las Vegas, I visited Max Brenner, a fantastic boutique chain that specializes in chocolate: breakfast, lunch,... Continue Reading →
Investigative eating: what is in the chocolate?
Darn you See's Candy for not including some kind of key to what filling is in each piece of chocolate! When opening the two lb. heart shaped box filled with chocolately goodness, I can't tell which is what flavor. Sure there is the obvious nut cluster: peanuts enrobed in either milk or dark chocolate. But... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 