Dining - March 21, 2009
Milwaukee chocolate at NYC James Beard dinner
Milwaukee's Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company is making a special appearance at the James Beard House in New York City on Tuesday, March 23. Chef and Omanhene partner Francios Kwaku-Dongo is presenting a culinary retrospective hosted by The James Beard Foundation, the national organization that promotes professional culinary talent.
Tags: omanhene cocoa bean company, chocolate, ghana, francois kwaku-dongo, james beard, zumpano

Dining - March 13, 2009
Are aphrodisiacs a myth or actually arousing?
Aphrodisiacs are nothing if not mysterious. Legend tells us that certain foods and herbs increase sexual desire -- the word takes its name from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sensuality -- but science says it's never been formally proven.
Tags: sex week, aphrodisiacs, oysters, chocolate

Dining - Aug. 11, 2008
Make a date with Franklin's Fine Chocolates
Scott brought home a small white bag the other day from the newly opened Franklin's Fine Chocolates, 2474 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wow. This is some of the better chocolate I've had the chance to sample in awhile, and, happily, practically in my own backyard.
Tags: franklin's fine chocolates, chocolatiers, chocolate

Marketplace - Feb. 13, 2008
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Kehr's Candies vs. Indulgence Chocolatiers
In this edition of OnMilwaukee.com's "Milwaukee Challenge," the editorial staff went for the sweet stuff and tempted its taste buds with two varieties of locally made truffles.
Tags: truffles, chocolate, indulgence cholatiers, kehr's candies, milwaukee challenge

Dining - Sept. 11, 2007
Stam appears inviting on a rainy night
As the rain came down last night and the temperature dropped into the 40s, it felt like the perfect night for a hot chocolate and where better than the new Chocolaterie Stam in the Locker's Pointe development at 92nd and North, right?
Tags: Chocolaterie Stam, Locker's Pointe, gelato, chocolate, candy, Alterra

Marketplace - Jan. 31, 2007
Candy makers sweet on Milwaukee
Brew City is, of course, known better for beer and sausages, but you may be surprised at how much candy and chocolate are produced right here at factories both big and small, from ADM cocoa to Kehr's corner store.
Tags: candy, sweets, NECCO, Ambrosia, chocolate, fudge, Kehr's, ADM cocoa, Easter, Burke, Buddy Squirrel, Quality, Omanhene

Dining - Oct. 27, 2006
Miller seasonal chocolate beer is refreshingly drinkable
I just tried Miller's new seasonal beer for the holidays, Fredrick Miller Classic Chocolate Lager, and in small doses, it's pretty good.
Tags: beer, miller, chocolate

Marketplace - Jan. 30, 2006
Indulge in the truth about "Sex and Chocolate"
Dr. Myrtle Wilhite, co-owner of the Third Ward's A Woman's Touch, has written an article called "Sex and Chocolate," which details the positive effects eating dark chocolate on the libido. She'll share her info -- and a bunch of chocolate -- at her "Sex and Chocolate" tasting event on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Tags: A Woman's Touch, chocolate, Sex and Chocolate, Myrtle Wilhite, Ellen Barnard

Marketplace - Nov. 30, 2005
Chocolate with a cause: Milwaukee's Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company
At age 16 Steven Wallace fell in love with Ghana. Now, his Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, located in Milwaukee, is the first chocolatier to produce some of the finest chocolate in the world entirely in Ghana. Here's his story.
Tags: Chocolate, Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, Ghana, Steven Wallace, Fair Trade

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 20, 2005
Indulge in chocolate's rich history at the Milwaukee Public Museum
The ancient Mayans treasured it. Europeans fell madly for it. Who would have thought that chocolate had such a rich history?
Tags: chocolate, Milwaukee Public Museum, candy bars, carter lupton

Marketplace - April 9, 2004
Greendale shop candy coats nature's treats
The Quebbemanns opened Apples of Eden five years ago in Greendale's Village Center. But the candy-making started long before that. If you're stocking up on Easter basket treats, why not start here?
Tags: Apples, Eden, Greendale, candy, chocolate, Easter

Marketplace - March 13, 2004
Starbucks test markets hot chocolate drink in Brew City
Milwaukee has a history of chocolate, from Ambrosia to Great Northern Chocolate, so it's not a surprise that Starbucks choose Wisconsin as one of three states to test market a new hot drinking chocolate beverage called Chocofino.
Tags: chocofino, Starbucks, cocoa, chocolate, cafe, coffee, test, marketing

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 1, 2002
Performance artist blends message of chocolate, love
What's a 31-year-old skinny Jewish photographer/teacher from Louisville doing running around in red undies, pouring chocolate sauce all over himself and calling it performance art? That's easy, says Marc Tasman. He's the Chocolate Messiah, but admirers just call him "Choco."
Tags: chocolate, chocolate messiah, tasman, performance art