Local Chocolate…and its Ice Cream spin off

Local Chocolate…and its Ice Cream spin off

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Posted on October 29th, 2010

Since moving to New York, I’ve become a bit preoccupied with chocolate.  We keep a bar in the pantry at all times as our preferred nighttime snack (so far I haven’t noticed any negative weight gain from this…hopefully someone would let me know!?).  We tend to alternate between two chocolatiers. Our first choice is Mast [...]

Summer Fruit Affair

Summer Fruit Affair

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Posted on August 17th, 2010

I’ve been having a love affair with cherries this summer.  It’s okay; Justin knows. When he gets home from work, I’m usually at my computer, the cherry pits in a bowl, the evidence out for all to see. Though it’s just a summer romance, I didn’t want to get in a rut with this special [...]

Consumer Impact

Consumer Impact

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Posted on March 1st, 2010

Since moving to Brooklyn, I’ve been eating more chocolate than ever.  I’m surrounded by local small-batch chocolatiers such as Mast Brothers, Nunu, and Fine and Raw.  It’s easy to feel spoiled! Each chocolate maker’s product is rich, unique, and something to be savored.  Beyond supporting local artisans, I believe it’s equally important to support the [...]