Columbus: Sugardaddy's - relax, it is clean and still very good

Plain Jane

 Sugardaddy's Sweeties are terrific.

Caramel Sweetie

While I was in Columbus I stumbled across this institution.  Hockey Puck style brownies called "Sweeties".


I really loved the round look and the big taste.  I then sent a box to a Columbus client and they were impressed I had found the place and said they loved it too.

Drunken Chunky

Didn't have much time to explore everything they sell but did try 2 "Sumptuous Brunettes"-  the "Plain Jane" and the "Caramel" as well as a "Blonde Sweetie"- the "Drunken Chunky".  

Great packaging and terrific gift ideas available online at Sugardaddy's website

Cereality- don't forget the chocolate chips

Well this isn't my traditional entry but it could be.  I could have ordered the Cocoa Krispies or the Cocoa Puffs.... but I like to mix Life Cereal + Frosted Flakes with, of course, chocolate chips.

A few years back, I met a group marketing a business plan for a concept that would allow people to make their own cereal by combining the best of cereals from the grocery store shelf into cool packaging.

Common ingredient is the customer gets to make it their way.  Great idea- Cereality
is also a winner.  The closest to me is Terminal C at DFW airport: if you're flying through, try it.  Breakfast Cereal isn't just a morning meal anymore...

Beverly Hills: K Chocolatier- a Legend

History: If I remember correctly, Kron Chocolates was "the" chocolate shop of some repute in the 70s and 80s. They were a collection of franchisee stores anchored by the Kron corporate stores owned and operated by the Kron family. Of Hungarian decent and recipes, Kron was known for truffles and most importantly Molded Chocolate. The Big Chocolate Female Leg, Female Torso, Calculator and even a Champagne Bottle are some of the first I remember from Kron and the chocolate was quite good. How bad can solid chunks of chocolate be  : )

Now: I don't know what happened to the franchise system, in my travels I have stopped by many "Kron" stores, but it appears all of the stores operate independently now and I've hit a few- Great Neck, NY, Washington, DC, Aventura, Fl. Panache in Kansas City was originally a Kron store as were other now "local" shops that have changed their names.

Today: This was a real treat!! I met Diane Kron at her "K" Chocolatier shop, today. A real pro- K still has her terrific delicious chocolates served up in the heart of Beverly Hills.  The stories and the samples are just too good.

Thanks Dianne.

Dallas: Chocolate Secrets- "yes, yes, yes"

I do a radio show every Saturday at KLIF 570-AM in the Oaklawn district in Dallas.

I "secretly" sneak into Chocolate Secrets for their OUTSTANDING chocolate truffles and take some to eat on the air.....  so much for my diet.

My favorites:

Go for the 3 layers:
"Yes, Yes, Yes",  "Spoil Me" and "Tell Me Now"

"Yes,Yes,Yes"! This very large truffle has three layers of rich chocolate. It has a dark chocolate center, surrounded by a milk chocolate layer and dipped in a white chocolate outside. (left above)

"Spoil Me"!  Another large 3 layer truffle with a milk chocolate outer layer then a dark chocolate layer leading to a milk chocolate fudge center. (#2 from left above)

"Take Me Now"!  A very rich dark chocolate fudge center with a milk chocolate middle layer surrounded by a dark chocolate outer layer. (#3 from left above)

"Dark Tipsy Champagne"!  A rich dark chocolate truffle with a dark chocolate champagne infused fudge center.