Category Archives: chocolate

{Feb 28, 2013}
  weekend fun

Looking for fun stuff to do this weekend? I have two especially sweet things you might want to check out..

First is the monthly Friday night “MIXup : Apocalypse” event at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The event begins at 5 with cocktails, music, art and an opportunity to explore the current exhibitions. Starting at 7 the Theater Ninjas will present their first CMA performance of The Excavation, an interactive theatrical examination of the life, death and resurrection of Pompeii. This apocalyptic event continues at 8:45 p.m. with the live electronic beats of the headline act, Teengirl Fantasy, the Oberlin graduate duo who Interview Magazine notes “know how to carve a danceable moment and hold onto it for a seven-minute song and a whole set.”  So bust out your best Warhol-artsy-party-pants and get your groove on Friday night at CMA.

On Sunday (after you get all your Saturday errands done) head over to Chagrin Yoga for a special workshop presented by Dave Romanelli on yoga and CHOCOLATE! I’ve taken a few classes from the traveling guru before, not only is his music spot-on, his wise words and suggestions enhance my practice and my heart. This weekends class not only features a chocolate treat at the end of the two-hour journey, it also open your mind and your intentions on being especially more present in your every day activities. For more information or to sign up give Chagrin Yoga a ring today, spots are filling up.

Happy ALMOST weekend!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by charity
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{Dec 1, 2011}
  Holiday cookie making party!

My friends over at Gatherings Kitchen are hosting their third annual “Holiday Ice Box Cookie Making Event,” I already registered, and I highly recommend you do too!

Join the dynamic due Chef Ruth & Chef Doug in the kitchen for an evening of making slice and bake cookie doughs. We’ll make 6 different delicious icebox cookies that you’ll take home to bake for your holiday celebrations. What better way to impress your last-minute guests than with homemade cookies fresh from the oven. No shopping. No cleaning. Your holiday baking couldn’t be easier!

This year I am hosting the holidays, so any little opportunity to make thinsg a bit easier, I’m all over it! Plus, it just sounds like a fun evening to get to know some fellow holiday baking enthusiasts, I hope you will join me.

The flavors sound scrumptious! Cherry Ribbons, Dark Chocolate Coins, Fig Pinwheels, Lime Meltaways, Cappuccino Crunch, and Cranberry Pistachio. Yummy!

A light supper will be served and we’ll bake up a batch of each dough for tasting. Wednesday, December 14th, from 6-9 p.m. $65 per person. Call Gatherings Kitchen (216.228.2285) TODAY to make sure you are party of this holiday cookie extravaganza!

(photo from Martha Stewart’s cookie book!)

Posted on December 1, 2011 by charity
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{Apr 21, 2011}
  easter candy around town.

hello Cleveland! Thanks goodness for this lovely sunshine, because seriously I don’t want to admit it…but this chilly weather and gray clouds stuff is making me grouchy. Gasp!

I am so thankful for a long weekend. I am thrilled to be spending time with my Cleveland friend-family over a nice spring dinner. Excited to put on every pastel color and head out dressed like an Easter egg! Fingers crossed for more traditional spring-like weather for this Easter weekend celebration. (If we all put our wishes together I am hoping for sunshine.)

Now, on to the sweet stuff! This weekend is traditionally the holiday filled with peeps, jelly belly’s and Cadbury Eggs…but this year I was trying to buy from just my local-faves, so here we go.

1) Easter wouldn’t be Easter in Cleveland without the family hot spot, Malley’s. I love all the foil wrapped eggs in various shades of pink, gold and silver…caramel and cherry are a delight…these are also great for splitting with a friend. For this year, they are also featuring the peanut butter bunny. It’s really good…I just bit his head off to try it, yumm.

2) Looking for a few special chocolates to impress your favorite “chick?” Nothing beats the sweet treats of Tremont’s Lilly’s Chocolates. Their pistachio and “Old School” truffles are rich and will hit the spot after your spring feast.

3) Have you been to Sweet Moses yet? So much more than just ice cream, this little darling sells confections like no others. Their salted caramel, macadamia white chocolate and ritz cracker chocolate cups  are an adult Easter basket in and of themselves. Looking for something for the little rabbits? Kids are flocking to their “birthday cake” bark made of white choclate and “jimmies.”

So, have a great, sweet, Easter weekend! May the Easter treat bunny come hopping down your lane.

Oh, I almost forgot…congrats to Emily Lauren for commenting and winning the tickets to tomorrow nights big Sake & Art event at the Cleveland Museum of Art! Have fun Emily!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by charity
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{Mar 8, 2010}
  Tremont Art Walk (3/12)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

This Friday is the monthly Tremont Art Walk. All of the cool boutiques, gallery’s, culinary shops and sweet eats stay open later than usual to celebrate the neighborhood and this week…the coming of spring.

One of this weeks highlights to the Art Walk would be the special tasting at Lilly’s Handmade Chocolates.

From 12pm-10pm they will be hosting a tasting featuring Mad Dogs & Englishmen ($3.50 per taste paired with a truffle), a Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Monastrell blend and Pinkus Organic Hefe-Weizen ($2.50 per taste paired with a truffle), a crisp, light beer.

I know where I want to kick off my walk…where will you start yours?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by charity
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{Dec 10, 2009}
  Chocolate & Art Walk (12/11)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Looking for a night of good food, great art, and even better chocolate? Schedule time to swing by the December, Tremont Art Walk.

While you are perusing the galleries stop into Lilly’s Chocolate for her special holiday flavors and “lilly barq.”

Merry strolling, happy christmas cocktails, and joy to the chocolate! :)

Posted on December 10, 2009 by charity
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{Feb 9, 2009}
  Local sweetness

For the candy-lover in your life…swing by Cleveland-based chocolatier; Malley’s for the “Puppy Dog Heart” gift box. Filled with Malley’s finest assortment of mixed chocolate delights, this $7 investment will have them on a sugar high all week long!

For the sweet location nearest you, or to order online visit www.malleys.com

Posted on February 9, 2009 by charity
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{Dec 18, 2008}
  Sweet gifts (12/20)

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

It’s all about the gifts at Lilly’s Chocolates in Tremont. So grab a few friends and register today for their Sweet Holiday Bash.

Play reindeer games such as “Twas the Night Before Christmas” (where EVERYONE goes home with a gift), indulge in some eggnog & drinking chocolate, and nibble on some limited edition truffle treats including “Snogger” (eggnog milk chocolate), GingerMan (gingerbread & candied ginger dark chocolate), & “Snowball” (moroccan mint green tea milk & white chocolate).

The event costs $20 per party-animal, but with that you’ll receive 10% off your total purchase of gifts plus the fun listed above! Buy 2 or more gifts and you’ll receive a stocking stuffer gift too! 8-10 pm Call 216.771.3333 to reserve your spot now! www.lillytremont.com

Posted on December 18, 2008 by charity
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{Jul 22, 2008}
  Exquisite Chocolates

As we strolled the streets of Tremont we discovered a new city gem that I can’t resist sharing!

First off…who couldn’t fall in love with a store who’s tagline is…”Specializing in making your mouth dance?”

Lilly Handmade Chocolates designs unique chocolates from only the freshest ingredients, no preservatives, no artificial flavors. Just the good stuff! They are made on premise with French & Belgian covertures, locally roasted nuts and much love, of course!

Some of the flavors I can’t wait to treat myself too would be The Heather (cayenne pepper & dark chocolate), The Southern Gentleman (Makers Mark Bourbon, buttered pecans & milk chocolate) and The Intense Orange (blood orange juice & dark chocolate).

Stop by Lilly on the 2nd Friday of each month for the Tremont Art Walk as they stay open until 10pm! For directions, hours and other flavors visit www.lillytremont.com

Posted on July 22, 2008 by charity
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