For 15 years, chocolatiers and chocolate lovers have converged on Ashland, Ore., in early March to celebrate all things cacao. The Oregon Chocolate Festival‘s chocolate-inspired weekend includes brunch, dinners, chef demonstrations, educational sessions, a run, an expo, a chocolate dessert competition and a chocolate product competition. Visitors sample creations from dozens of West Coast chocolatiers, […]
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Satisfy French Cravings at Loyaute
If you missed the last four French-inspired pop-ups from Chef Josh Podwils, you have one more chance this year. Dec. 11, Loyaute will be a temporary restaurant at Holm Made Toffee, with a six-course fine dining menu of foie gras, cognac shrimp, poached pear salad, squid ink linguini pasta and uni, duck and wild mushrooms, […]
Yum! Expansion Brings More Holm Made Toffee
There’s great news for those with a sweet tooth. Local artisan toffee maker, Holm Made Toffee, is moving into a new commercial kitchen space, formerly a bakery, and doubling its production facility. Co-owner Randi Holm said, “Increased production and room for larger equipment will allow us to offer more seasonal flavors and a more diverse […]

