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PRODUCT REVIEW: Scharffen Berger Chocolate
The Scharffen Berger logo features an
ibex mountain goat and three stars.
In 1996, winemaker John Scharffenberger and physician Robert Steinberg made a mark in the history of chocolate, shaping the current trend of “micro” (small-batch) chocolate bar production in the U.S. and, as a result, decentralizing the production of fine chocolate bars in Europe. Their fine [...]
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:30:59 +0000
New Product: Can Chocolate Predict The New President?
Some people look to the Gallup, Zogby and Harris polls to gauge the presidential preference of the American public. But chocolatier B.T. McElrath is measuring public opinion on a “gut” level: chocolate sales. “Campaign Buttons,” round dark chocolate melt-a-ways that have been selling like—hotcakes?—since early June. They feature cocoa butter images of Democrat [...]
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:54:52 +0000
TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Dough Ray Me Artisan Cookies
We’re always on the lookout for “special” cookies, to bring (or send) as gifts or to serve as a light dessert at the end of a fine dinner. And when we invite friends and neighbors for tea or coffee, we like to set out something noteworthy yet effortless: impressive cookies. Alas, with the expense of [...]
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:28:17 +0000
TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Chocolate Caramel Day
Celebrate with Béquet‘s Salt Chocolate Caramels, shown here with Espresso and Mocha.
Today is National Chocolate Caramel Day. No arm twisting needed! While the traditional caramel flavoring is vanilla, the buttery bites have been variously flavored with chocolate, coffee, maple, lemon, habañero—whatever appeals to the imagination of the candy maker and palate of the buyer (and, [...]
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:15:31 +0000
TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Lisa’s Cookie Shop
NIBBLE readers have the option to read our Top Pick Of The Week product review on TheNibble.com, or get it by email. It is emailed on Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. By 8:37 a.m. on Tuesday, we got an email from this week’s Top Pick, Lisa’s Cookie Shop, saying that their “website was being [...]
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:52:55 +0000 |
BBC News | Entertainment | UK Edition
Madonna's divorce to be finalised
Singer Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie are to be divorced at the High Court in London on Friday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:44:49 GMT
Top of the Pops back at Christmas
Top of the Pops returns to the BBC for two shows over Christmas, despite earlier promises it would stay off air.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:27:56 GMT
Jackson to appear at High Court
Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a contract with an Arab sheikh.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:55:19 GMT
Eddie Izzard plans Riches movie
Stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard says he is making a film version of his cancelled US TV show, The Riches.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:09:17 GMT
Kraftwerk case overturned
A German court overturns a decision to protect electronic band Kraftwerk's copyright on a 1977 track sampled by a producer 20 years later.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:17:45 GMT |
