I recently had the opportunity to have a private tour and sampling at Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills, by Madame Chocolat herself, Hasty Torres (yes, she is the wife of famed chocolatier Jacques Torres).
The boutique doesn’t scream from the sidewalk, but once you are inside, you’re completely transported. The look is Ladurée […]

No, I did not eat them all in one sitting.
In recent years, people have become more interested in dark chocolate and educating themselves about its production and possible health benefits. One is no longer limited to the idea of chocolate being a generic, pure sugar, grocery store candy. Even I, who am not a huge fan of […]

I wouldn’t classify myself as a “candy person”. I do like dark chocolate once in a while, and the candy I am drawn to usually falls more along the lines of confection. When I first saw these olives from the company Olivina (known for their body products, and in my opinion, some of the best […]

   
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Spoon the final tempered chocolate into the molds and coat all sides while vibrating the mold to prevent air bubbles. Then turn the molds upside down on cooling racks for a minute to drain the excess chocolate and create a cavity for the filling. This is a really messy process so be prepared with […]

I thought I would get the blog started with something that appeared impressive but was actually fairly easy. Although tedious, making these chocolates was definitely worth the effort. Because the chocolate story is so long, it’s broken into two posts.
Excuse the fact that I’m not yet a master editor and may include facts that either […]