Send Your Kids to Chocolate School!
Your kids are no doubt happy to be out of school for the summer, but why not send them back to school for a day - ChezSlaughter Chocolate School that is - and let them explore the wonderful world of chocolate!…
Mom Inspires ‘The Mamamellow’!
This month, ChezSlaughter Chocolate of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA salutes the hard work that all mothers do for their families. To mark the moment, we're unveiling the Mamamellow in honor of Jeff's mom, Billie June Gates Slaughter. My mom is nothing…
Why We Crave Chocolate
Although some 40 million heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates were sold in the United States alone last year, thankfully, chocolate isn’t just for Valentine’s. In fact, more than 50 percent of adults crave chocolate over any other flavor. If you…
Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Box of Chocolate
If a box of chocolate is your favorite Valentine’s gift, you have a man named Richard Cadbury to thank. Before Cadbury’s time, chocolate was primarily enjoyed as a drink. But Cadbury, who was responsible for the sales department of his…
3 Reasons Why Belgian Chocolate Should Be On Your Christmas List
You might think ‘chocolate is chocolate is chocolate,’ but all you have to do is participate in a quick taste test and your tongue will tell you that not all chocolate is equal! Here are three reasons why Belgian chocolate…
Give a Handmade Gift This Christmas
When my wife and I were engaged, she gave me something for my birthday that I never forgot: a brightly-colored handmade gift bearing the message, 'I love you'. To this day, it's one of my most favorite gifts ever. Why?…
The Art of Fine Chocolate Design :: A Touch of Belgian Inspiration
When I started my journey working with chocolate, we were living in Brussels, Belgium. Surrounded by more than 300 chocolate companies ranging from small mom-and-pop shops to international multi-store brands such as Godiva, Neuhaus and Leonidas, you didn't have to…
Summer Travel Series: Visiting Belgium? Behold The Belgian Frite
This month, ChezSlaughter Chocolate of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is featuring the country of Belgium in a 'Summer Travel Series' on The Chocolate Blog. Why Belgium? For starters, we lived there for 15 years and want to share some of the…
Summer Travel Series: Visiting Belgium?Meet the Spectacular Speculoos
This month, ChezSlaughter Chocolate of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is featuring the country of Belgium in a 'Summer Travel Series' on The Chocolate Blog. Why Belgium? For starters, we lived there for 15 years and want to share some of the…
Summer Travel Series: Visiting Belgium?Delight Yourself With a Belgian Waffle
This month, ChezSlaughter Chocolate of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is featuring the country of Belgium in a 'Summer Travel Series' on The Chocolate Blog. Why Belgium? For starters, we lived there for 15 years and want to share some of the…