It's been a while since I've been able to take some time, sit down and write a proper blog post. Here's why. I just finished up ...

One of my sponsors, Williams Sonoma, has asked me to choose a couple of my favorite products from their line that I find the most useful in ...

I went to San Francisco last summer and Tartine bakery was one of the places I couldn't wait to visit. The tiny bakery/cafe was the per...

I have a newfound love for orzo. Regular readers of Chocolate Shavings will know that I absolutely love simple pasta dishes. I've develo...

I happened to see this recipe featured on the Today Show last week and as soon as I saw the look of the final cake I knew I had to try it a...

I've been in Montreal for over 6 years now, and for some odd reason had never made my way to a sugar shack. This spring, it was time to ...

Lemon, lemon, lemon, how I love, love, love thee. This blog was almost called Chocolate Shavings and Lemon Zest, but in an effort to contain...