• Friday, Nov. 18th

    A perfect Fall-Winter day in Manchester. I’m not exactly sure whether Fall’s settled into Winter yet, since the trees aren’t…

  • A Simple Shop on Elm St.

    Dear Fellow Chocolate-Lover, We had such a wonderful day celebrating our Grand Opening! We joined with several other new Elm…

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  • Thursday, Nov. 17th

    It looks to be cool and damp in Manchester today–perfect for a warm bowl of frothy hot chocolate in our…

  • 917 Elm Street.

    It was built in the 1880’s. A fur salon in the 40’s. A used bookstore in the 90’s. In July…

  • Odds n’ Ends

    I don’t always get my photos up in a timely manner, what with making bonbons and truffles and bars and…

  • One Month to Go

    Tumultuous times aren’t gonna last, The renovation’s moving fast, I’m overwhelmed, but it’s a blast Just one month to go.…

  • Tastings

    Join Dancing Lion Chocolate, my friend Svetlana from WineNot Boutique and A&E Roastery for an evening of Fine Cheese, Chocolate,…

  • Pairings: Chocolate & Mead Victory Tour

    Dancing Lion Chocolate and the Moonlight Meadery bring you an extraordinary tasting experience: the finest chocolates paired with the finest…

  • Renovation, Week 4

    A long empty room. The books are gone. The ceilings and walls are gone.The demolition is complete. The plans are…

  • Truffle Alert!

    The Live Wire Truffle. Fresh red currants from the Manchester Farmers’ Market and fruity 67% Tango Madagascar-Ghana dark chocolate blend.…

  • Chocolate and Mead Redux

    May’s Chocolate Meets Mead: A Love Story event seems to have generated a good number of Chocolate & Mead groupies,…

  • Renovation, Week 2

    Left:  The Shop, sans books. Right:  Designer Beth Ehrie and Architect/contractor Paul Mansback upstairs, which will be renovated into a…