merry christmas everyone! our friends at groupon got this amazing deal for chuao chocolate...

bah humbug! did you know ghirardelli peppermint bark is only available during november and december? well, here is you chance to win a cool ...

who does not love the table side guacamole of rosa mexicano? well compadres, rosa mexicano is doing a festival of chocolate that should defi...

i hope you will join me on sunday, april 25** at the epicurean school of culinary arts in los angeles. i will be teaching a chocolate snob ...

louis xiv, the sun king wanted to "impress europe and the whole world with the splendor and brilliance of french culture." he tran...

luxury and elegance in the center of hollywood - - - the glory days are back. heavenly shades of white glow as you enter spa luce. with the ...

stunning, gorgeous, delicious, and moist. i have had my share of nouveau ding-dongs and i am awarding essential chocolates the ding-dong tr...

as you step into the turn-of-the-century boiler room, you are taken to a romantic orwellian world. the industrial elegant bar, lounge, maze,...

this sounds like a fabulous and exciting event. i wish i could be there to attend and support the museum. if you go, you should definitely ...

Vintage Valentine's Day Card Originally uploaded by riptheskull amano is one of the best bean to bars manufacturers out there. now is y...

a personal message to kraft... whatever you do, please do not mess with the caramello bar. now for the news (hold on to your seats): By JAN...

stodgy fruit cake or vacuous gift baskets for the holidays? just say no... send chocolate! vosges is making the season easier on your pocket...

on a trip to kansas city we hit lamar's donuts. these handcrafted works of art are not for the weak at heart (or those with weak hearts)...

the pink palace, 1930's. just outside the lawns of the beverly hills hotel, you take the path that leads to the polo lounge. passing by...

this midwest treat is gooey goodness and perfect for the snobs who can let loose once in a while. we were in a drug store in kansas city and...

congratulations to eric and and roxanna on winning tickets to the chocolate salon! see you there!

i am excited to check out some new chocolatiers and some old favorites (including amano, jade, and valerie) at the los angeles chocolate sal...

this is a very, very sweet milt chocolate with an air of cinammon. it is not bad for a novelty chocolate and for someone who is not a snob....

a little road trip to the queen mary today ended up with an accidental diversion to alpine village in torrance. it is definitely an "on...

surfas los angeles will be hosting "republica del cacao chocolate magic demo" for free on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 12pm - 2p...