Explored by Joe
Forebay Restaurant, Hershey Lodge (Explored)
Forebay Restaurant at the Hershey Lodge SIMPLY AMAZING!! I really enjoyed this throw back to the way restaurants used to be. It took me back to when I ate here 36 years ago- I think the same table and maybe the same waiter. I don’t think anyone leaves this restaurant, too. Many of the staff […]
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Sweetest Place on Earth- Hershey, PA (Explored)
Hershey, PA: A few weeks ago, I took a quick trip to the quaint town of Derry Township, otherwise known as “Hershey, PA”. Now, I must tell you, I haven’t been to Hershey since 1979. Being the Chocolate Traveler that I am, I was actually a bit nervous about hitting what I consider sacred ground […]
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Brownie Points -Brownie Bites (explored)
Brownie Points -Brownie Bites I met Lisa King, founder of Brownie Points, a few years back and we clicked immediately. She likes to talk and Bake- I like to talk and Eat. Lisa is a phenom in the Columbus baking scene. Her brownies are second to none and so are her creative brownie flavors. I am […]
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Next by Nature- Chocolate Covered…everything! (explored)
Next by Nature- Chocolate Covered…everything! I thought the chocolate covered strawberries were my favorite, then I tried the Quinoa (which I swore I wouldn’t like- too health), but I really liked them, too. Truth is I really enjoy everything Next by Nature makes. Look at these ridiculous strawberries. They use BIG ones and the dark chocolate […]
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Graeter’s Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Explored)
Graeter’s Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Our friends from Cincinnati have done it again! Known around our house in Texas for their unbelievable Peppermint Ice Cream, that is gone the day it hits the grocery stores in these parts, the Graeter Family has delivered another delicious ice cream product for us to devour. Burbon for […]
Continue ReadingChocolate Quinoa SSE15 (Explored)
SSE15 report: Chocolate Quinoa goodies I generally am not a “nature” guy but these two chocolate quinoa items, found at SSE15, turned my head. I Heart Keenwah. I loved the taste and texture of this natural combination- quinoa and chocolate . These guys are on to something and I can’t wait to watch as […]
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Milky Way Marshmallow (Explored)
SSE15 Report: Milky Way Marshmallow Limited Edition Milky Way Marshmallow Ad I really like Milky Way bars- always have! A tricked up Three Musketeers bar with caramel. So I was excited to see a new product sampled at last weeks Sweets and Snacks Expo (trade show for the candy business) in Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. […]
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Funkychunky Sweetheart Mix (Explored)
SSE15 Report: Funkychunky Popcorn Sweetheart Mix I first was introduced to Funkuchunky around 4 years ago at the New York Chocolate Show. I tried their Chip-Zel-Pop, a mix filled with potato chips, pretzel sticks and popcorn, drizzled with dark, white and milk chocolate and caramel and I was hooked! Funkychunky has been making their special treats […]
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