Blog entries tagged Chocolate Lady

Children's Camps in Williamsburg: Summertime is Chocolate Time

Administrator — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:43:40 +0100

Send Your Kids to Chocolate Camp with Mary

Let the kids try something unique this summer. Mary's hands-on summer camp gives children the chance to experiment with taste tests, chocolate making techniques, molding,Read More...

Eggceptional Chocolatey Fun in Williamsburg

Mary Griffith — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:43:33 +0100

Eggceptional Chocolatey Fun in Williamsburg

Contributed by Mary Griffith

Easter is just a hop, skip and a jump away--- one of the biggest chocolate holidays of the year! Are you ready yet? Do you remember special candies from your childhood which bring back special Easter memories? WRead More...

Hop Into Spring with Williamsburg's Easter Chocolate Camp for Children

Administrator — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Spring Chocolate Fun for Children
Sunday, March 28 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

2 Hour hands-on creative time. Kids ages 5 to 13 create chocolates, crafts and other holiday goodies.

$20 per participant for this program.

Call Mary at 258-5465 to get registered or email maryg@chocolategifts.com

Location:
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Easter/Spring Activities for your children in Williamsburg

Administrator — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Easter/Spring Chocolate Fun for Children in Williamsburg

Sunday, March 28, 2010
1 - 3 PM

2-hour hands-on creative time where your children will create chocolates, crafts and other holiday goodies.

(Including special baby animal guests from The Teeny Tiny Farm)

Chocolate on the VIne? Pairing Chocolate with Wine.

Mary Griffith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:49 +0100

Chocolate In the Wine?

Contributed by Mary Griffith

It is hard to believe that February is almost over and we're almost half way through March! Maybe you still have some left over Valentines chocolates around, or if you live in Williamsburg, you may have attended the Chocolate Affair on February 2Read More...

The Recipe for A Heart Healthy New Year: Wine and Chocolate

Mary Griffith — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Contributed by Mary Griffith

Happy New Year, and welcome to blustery January! How are we going to stay warm and healthy? And beat the doldrums of winter? Well, I propose some wine and chocolate to fill that prescription!

Did you know that both wine and chocolate are both considered healthy for your heart? I know Read More...

Celebrate National Chocolate Day in Williamsburg with Mary's Chocolate Camps

Taylor Stone — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:16:19 +0100

Appropriately scheduled right before Halloween is one of my most favorite days, National Chocolate Day! I do believe there really is a special day for everyone. National Chocolate Day isn't a day just for chocolate lovers but a day for everyone to indulge and enjoy chocolate. So, mark your calendars - National ChocolRead More...

Tis the season to do a little wining - Mary Reviews the Annual Vineyards by the Fountain Wine ...

Mary Griffith — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Fall is officially here, and so is the schedule of wine festivals! What a great time of year to be outside and enjoying so many wines all in one place!

I attended the 4th Annual Vineyards by the Fountain Wine Festival at City Center Oyster Point on Saturday, September 19, 2009. A host of wines featuring a world tour were providedRead More...

Sweet Tooth? Virginia's Finest Chocolates by Mary will satisfy any occasion!

Administrator — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:21:37 +0100

Have a sweet tooth? Then check out Virginia's Finest Chocolates by Mary. Since 1993, Virginia Finest Chocolates by Mary has been creating hand made chocolates with loving detail added to each piece. Mary's chocolates are sure to please!

What are your chocolate desires? Do you enjoy creamRead More...

Wine a little....With Mary

Mary Griffith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Wine a little...for your health.
Does unfermented grape juice from red grapes contain the same beneficial compounds, such as resveratrol, as red wine?

R. Curtis Ellison, doctor and professor of medicine and public health at Boston University Medical School, says "Grapes, especially Concord red grapes, have many of the poRead More...

Chocolate Travels Unwrapped by Williamsburg's Chocolate Lady

Mary Griffith — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Have you ever been on a holiday or vacation that was CHOCOLATE themed? Well of course, as the Chocolate Lady, I have! Recently my family and I visited Hershey's Chocolate World, claimed to be the sweetest place on earth. We had a wonderful time exploring the new museum dedicated to Milton Hershey and his Read More...

Wine Tips from Williamsburg's Chocolate Lady

Mary Griffith — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Storing Your Leftover Wine
Leftover wine? Really? Well, if it was a large bottle, and you didn't have much help in drinking it, I guess I can see where you might have this problem.

A sparkling-wine stopper, a device that fits over the opened bottle and keeps it closed, is really effective in keeping any remaining ChampRead More...

August Activities for Kids: Chocolate Camp Openings Available

Taylor Stone — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Tired of hearing the kids say, "What are we going to do today?" Get them out of the heat for a week!

Sign them up for Williamsburg's unique chocolate experience - they'll participate in interactive art projects, learn the history and geography associated with chocolate, experiment with different types of chocolate, and Read More...

Tips from Williamsburg's Chocolatier: How to Spot Fake Chocolate

Mary Griffith — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Is it Real or Fake?

I heard one person say recently- "Chocolate is chocolate, there really isn't a difference." Well, if you are a chocoholic, or just like to indulge in chocolate for your health, stress relief, etc, then you probably know that not all "chocolate" is created equal!

How to Spot Fake Chocolate:

A tell-tale sign is the Read More...

Kids Experience the Mysteries of Chocolate at Williamsburg's Best Summer Camp

Administrator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100

There are still openings available for Summer Chocolate Camp in Williamsburg with our favorite Chocolatier. Let the kids try something unique this summer. Send them to camp with Mary!

Mary's hands-on summer camp gives children the chance to experiment with taste tests, chocolate making techniques, molding, enrobing and the art of combiRead More...

A Chocolaty Match Made on the Vine

Mary Griffith — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

It's no secret that both chocolate and wine have complex flavors. That is what makes them fun and never a dull addition to special events. Pairing them together, however, can be tricky. A good rule of thumb is to try and match a wine's sweetness with the sweetness of the chocolate.

I am a manufacturer and Virginia's Finest produceRead More...

Williamsburg's Chocolate Lady Says...Cacao Anyone?

Mary Griffith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:20:00 +0100

Cacao? What is that, and how do you pronounce it?

In these tough economic times, we all wish that money grew on trees, I know I do! Oddly enough, one of my favorite remedies for stressful situations, like the economy, does grow on trees-- CHOCOLATE!

What's that you say? Chocolate grows on trees? What nursery can I buy that Read More...

Summer Camps in Williamsburg - Chocolate Camp Returns to the ‘Burg

Robin Strup — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Looking for a unique camp for your children or for your visiting grandchildren? Virginia's Finest Chocolates offers fun filled chocolate camps. Each child will participate in interactive art projects, learn the history and geography associated with chocolate, experiment with different types of chocolate, learn how to mold, eRead More...