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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Brussels, everyone!!! Thanks so much for following me 🥰
May it be a meaningful, lovely Christmas season, with good chocolate 🍫 and lots of love!!! ❤️

So fab meeting Celine and Amit, the dynamic duo behind Conspiracy Chocolate in Hong Kong! Even after the work day was ov...
22/12/2025

So fab meeting Celine and Amit, the dynamic duo behind Conspiracy Chocolate in Hong Kong! Even after the work day was over, they welcomed us to a factory tour, patiently explaining the process to my child :) and a tasting of their delicious bars & bonbons -- even sampling their innovative mousse!

Of course, I couldn't leave without getting a box of their pistachio praline & raspberry mooncakes (better than real mooncakes) -- artisan, authentic, delicious.

And had to get some of their bars -- with ingredient combos that are rare in Europe & the US!

If you're in HK, definitely try them out!

Amit & Celine are the real deal -- dedicated bean-to-bar chocolate makers who know their cocoa growers, and make delicious chocolate 🍫!!!

Thanks so much !!

(This post is not sponsored -- purely to spread the joy of chocolate 🍫 :)



Judging at the Awards -- what a privilege to taste some of the best chocolate from around the world, made from hard-wor...
02/11/2023

Judging at the Awards -- what a privilege to taste some of the best chocolate from around the world, made from hard-working chocolatiers with fine ingredients. Delightfully delicious!

Roses are red, Violets are blue, This chocolate is fine,And so are you! 😉If fine chocolate makes you happy, then I'm wis...
14/02/2022

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
This chocolate is fine,
And so are you! 😉

If fine chocolate makes you happy, then I'm wishing all of you the
Happiest Valentine's Day yet!!! 🍫 😊❤️ 🍫 😋❤️😊🍫

Hi there! 👋Thanks to all of you who have followed me in the past months :) Just to give a little intro, I'm Cathy, & I'm...
26/12/2021

Hi there! 👋
Thanks to all of you who have followed me in the past months :)
Just to give a little intro, I'm Cathy, & I'm a passionate chocoholic... so much so that I left my career in Finance to immerse myself in chocolate -- literally :)
Originally from New York (City ;), I moved to France, where I was able to apprentice with the then President of and learned to taste & create chocolate bonbons. It was a dream!
Since then, I've had the privilege of working with wonderful chocolate creatives such as and and now have the privilege myself of sharing my passion and knowledge with visitors on chocolate adventures in Brussels.
It goes without saying, I'd be happy to take you on a chocolate-tasting and -making journey too! Just reach out :)

Such a privilege to be in London as a Judge for the Academy of Chocolate Awards... Yes, it was a hard job tasting all th...
02/11/2021

Such a privilege to be in London as a Judge for the Academy of Chocolate Awards... Yes, it was a hard job tasting all those chocolates 😅
I can't post any photos of the chocolate for privacy reasons, but I can post photos of beautiful London!
(Fortnum and Mason has made their window display into a giant advent calendar!)
And here's also one of me and the amazing first lady of chocolate in the UK, Chantal , who's raising money for their amazing bean-to-bar Grenada chocolate company !
Please do donate if you have a chance in the remaining days! The money will definitely go to a good cause (link in chantal's 'sprofile)!










So, finally completing my NY trip were 2 delicious twists on the classics --mochinuts !! Instead of using regular flour,...
07/09/2021

So, finally completing my NY trip were 2 delicious twists on the classics --
mochinuts !! Instead of using regular flour, they use mochi to make these donuts with all sorts of flavors including taro, green tea and black sesame. Really yummy!!!

And matcha cheesecake from Mishin Ramen, a very good blend of matcha and cheesecake flavors, wonderful consistency, not too heavy but just right.

And then off to a little beach on Albania to enjoy the last days of summer... Hope you're all getting to enjoy the last days of summer too!!! :)


It's been Restaurant Week in NY! More like dessert week :)In between visiting beautiful local spots, we've been enjoying...
31/07/2021

It's been Restaurant Week in NY! More like dessert week :)

In between visiting beautiful local spots, we've been enjoying some iconic faves as well as delicious novelties (in the next post ;)! 

Notable desserts are the Tarte Tatin from L'Express, New York blackout cake from Red Eye Grill & rich cheesecake from Sea Fire Grill... If you're in town, you should try them out! The Tarte Tatin is especially impressive for a French dessert in the NYC scene.

Photos from Governor's Island, Battery Park City (skyline photos!) and Marine Park.

 

From Belgium treats to New York sweets! Am grateful to be in my hometown visiting family, friends.. and of course enjoyi...
18/07/2021

From Belgium treats to New York sweets! Am grateful to be in my hometown visiting family, friends.. and of course enjoying some New York cuisine ;)

These desserts from .bakery were very good, especially the passionfruit one shaped like a donut, and the coffee praline cake. Not to miss if you're in Brussels!!

And transitioning to traditional American fare.. these rich cookies from are worth trying! Pictured here are the Reese's pieces PB cookie and almond butter cookie filled with pockets of jam. Served warm and super indulgent, you may want to save some for later as they're 1/2 lb. each!
Yes, those are real cakes these talented cake artisans have made.. even the one that looks like Chinese takeout!

Well.. will post with more worthy sightings from NY along the way ;)

Hope you're all staying safe and healthy wherever you are :)


Not everyone knows that there are unconscious biases against women in this world, which makes it so much harder to succe...
08/03/2021

Not everyone knows that there are unconscious biases against women in this world, which makes it so much harder to succeed. That's why on this international woman's day, I'd just like to recognize some fine craft chocolate makers who have female founders, co-founders or farmers. There are many more, thankfully, so please continue to support them!
Not just because they have women on their team.
But because they've got women *and* good chocolate done right. 😊❤️🍫


When Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year (almost) collide.. ❤️Happy Chinese New Year!! 新年快樂！身體健康！Hope this year is a be...
14/02/2021

When Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year (almost) collide.. ❤️
Happy Chinese New Year!!
新年快樂！身體健康！
Hope this year is a better one for all of us.. with perseverance, determination and some good chocolate, we can get through almost anything, right? ;)
And Happy Valentine's Day!!
Hope that this day is full of love, appreciation, and joy doing what you love with those you love (even virtually)! ❤️


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