Drinking chocolate and churros in Madrid San Gines

Madrid Chocolate & Churros at San Gines Chocolateria

It’s not a secret that I love chocolate. When I travel, I try to find the best local chocolate shops which can be easy or impossible (see Bruges Chocolate Shops).  On a recent trip to London, I even tried my hand at making chocolates at Melt Chocolate in Notting Hill.  […]

Croissant baking class in Paris

Paris Baking Classes: Learn to Make Croissants and Macarons

I returned to Paris solo last year and wanted to explore the city differently this time. As much as I love the Louvre and Musee D’Orsay, I wanted a new experience for my three days in Paris. While my cooking skills are severely lacking, I figured learning how to make […]

Best Chocolate Shops in Bruges Dumon Chocolates

Three of the Best Chocolate Shops in Bruges for Chocoholics Like Me

It’s no secret, I’m a chocoholic.  I developed this chocolate sweet tooth later in life and as I get older, I’m definitely more selective in what I choose to indulge in.  So when I planned my last-minute trip to Rotterdam and Belgium (Bruges and Ghent), I knew I needed to […]

Las Vegas Desserts Sea Salted Caramel Brownie

Best Las Vegas Desserts? In Search of Birthday Cake and Cookies

As a (non-recovering) cookie and cupcake addict, I love to find new sweet treats and desserts when I travel.  On a recent visit to Las Vegas for my birthday weekend, armed with a list of favorite treats over the years, I was keen to search for new cookie, cupcake and […]

An Indulgent Parisian Breakfast at Angelina Paris

On my infamous trip to Paris when I was abandoned at Valentine’s Day, I had visited Angelina Paris because my friend HAD to try the famous hot chocolate as it was on the list of must do Paris activities she had printed from CNN and had to check each box.   […]

Barbuzzo Budino Philadelphia

10 Iconic Philly Foods – Pack the Stretchy Pants and Indulge!

For a first time visitor to Philadelphia, you will be overwhelmed (and surprised) by the amazing Philly foods available 24/7 (the pretzel bakeries and cheesesteaks are great midnight or 3 a.m. treats).  I always joke to bring your stretchy (fat) pants but the good part is that all of the […]

London Cupcake and Chocolate tour Oreo cookie brownie

My DIY London Cupcake and Chocolate Walking Tour

It was my birthday and what better way to celebrate than to visit my favorite London cupcake and chocolate shops in Soho for a day of sugar treats?  My travel writer friend, Kristen, who I met at the NY Times Travel Show earlier this year, met me for lunch at […]