Meditating with Chocolate: An Introduction to Tasting Chocolate Like a Pro

Life has gotten so fast that many of us are looking for ways to slow down. Health coaches and other influencer-guru-types remind us to “be present,” recommend meditation, and encourage us to join the “slow food” movement. I recently attended a virtual-mini-class taught by Boston-based chocolate-educator, Anya Zelfond, who owns Gourmet Boutique. I joined class thinking…

My [short-lived] Career as a Baker

I’ve always loved a good television commercial. My favorite commercials are the lifestyle-montages that resemble my Pinterest fantasies: videos filled with images of beautiful homes, claw-foot bathtubs on the beach, and my new favorite, watching the older-male baker, joyously baking treats. I recently decided that my new calling in life was to be a professional…

Mystery Oreos, Fruity Pebbles, and Sadness

I think that we can all agree that Oreos are the perfect cookie. I believe very strongly that they should be eaten in twos (or fours if they’re not Double Stuf) and milk is the only thing that maybe – makes them better. The only alternative flavor of Oreos I’ve ever been tempted to try…