How Wendell Steavenson found the world’s best chocolate – Kalouga – in Paris

lolly buffet chocolate by The Candy Buffet Company

One day, quite, by chance, when I first lived in Paris, I came across a magical chocolate shop nestled among the strip bars of Pigalle. Tempted by the story-book vitrine, I pushed open the door. A bell tinkled and I was greeted by a grown-up Alice in her own chocolate wonderland. This was Denise Acabo, … Continue reading How Wendell Steavenson found the world’s best chocolate – Kalouga – in Paris

Trafford chocolatiers invade Pentagon armed with candy

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi buys them. Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin loves them, too. Chocolates, truffles, fudge and nut brittles, handcrafted in Trafford for nearly a century, have made their way to the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Pentagon employees have been on the customer list of Sherm Edwards Candies since its upscale Edward … Continue reading Trafford chocolatiers invade Pentagon armed with candy