by Mark Christian | Jan 10, 2010 | The Crush Pad Editorials |
Ancient Variety grown in a cenote in Yucatán, Mexico (photo Ray Major)
by Mark Christian | Nov 20, 2009 | The Crush Pad Editorials |
More than just Kansas begs this question – the title of Thomas Frank’s political diatribe against that heartland state (as if there’s nothing wrong with Manhattan). Still, he has a point; as does this entry. It’s been a while since a bar from...
by Mark Christian | Oct 31, 2009 | The Crush Pad Editorials |
… in a word – dead. The second thought that immediately comes to mind: decomposed. Scores of no name (that’s OK) / low game (at an event with this rep that should be no way) players. Candy & confection ruled the roost – appropriate for...
by Mark Christian | Jul 29, 2009 | The Crush Pad Editorials |
For decades Venezuela has been touted as the capital cacáo-growing country in the world, based on earned reputation & the strength of Maricel Presilla’s correct evaluation at the time in her book New Taste of Chocolate (originally published in 2001), so much so...
by Mark Christian | Mar 14, 2009 | The Crush Pad Editorials |
Dining at an upmarket restaurant in NYC, one of those über-priced temples owned by a rock-star chef. The dessert menu lists an Amedei hot chocolate beverage. Which Amedei? The waitress snaps back with “Chuao”, (pronounced ‘chew-wow’), “and we’re one of only a few...
