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A Quick History of Chocolate
A Quick History of Chocolate
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Interact with a timeline of the finding and subsequent expansion of chocolate across the world. Read more
Smiling Faces for Homemade Chocolates
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
A look from the other side of the table I’ve always enjoyed going to markets and festivals. I like talking with vendors and learning about what they make or how they grow things. I get excited hearing about family traditions that are being passed on and how some are modernized but stay true to the original concept. I never really thought, however, that our family would be on the other side of the table and what that would be like. I want to let you know that it is energizing,... Read more
The Epic of Homemade Chocolates
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Where do we begin on this epic tale of homemade chocolate insanity. Do we start at the very beginning where Bill Dietz learned his skills, or later raising his family on the greatest vats of chocolate mousse and truffles. No let’s continue on through the hotels, through his own bakery, and executive pastry chef duties…..closer to present time where we find him at markets and surrounded by people fascinated by his chocolate gifts. You see Bill has been working hard to make something of his own. It started by bringing... Read more