The Sky Bar is a pretty chocolate bar. The design of the bar’s shape is very Art Deco, which makes sense since this bar debuted in the 1930s. According to Necco’s website, it was first announced to the public by means of a dramatic skywriting advertising campaign. Fun! It was the only candy bar to […]

This is one of the few photos from the Fancy Food Show that actually came out clear. I’m a fan of Dale and Thomas’s products and not just because they’re from my state (NJ - represent!). They make some really fun, creative products, at least a couple of which contain both chocolate and peanut butter. […]

There are lots of ideas for graduation party desserts floating around the web right now and I’ve especially been noticing a lot of cupcakes. People toil making fancy graduation caps out of fondant but for your average person, this is far too much work. Luckily I came across this incredibly easy decorating idea on flickr. […]

I’ve mentioned my love of fantastic NY/NJ bagels at least a few times here on The CPB Gallery and when I’m in the northern suburbs of NJ, Ronnie’s Bagels is my bagelry of choice. But on my latest trip there, I was welcomed into the store by more than just the sight and smell of […]

Apples are healthy… right?
This one might not be since it’s coated in dark and milk chocolate, peanut butter, caramel and almonds. It’s 1.5 pounds and serves 8-10 people. They have a link on their site that displays the actual size of this freakishly large apple. But if you’re not in the mood to share, they […]

It seems really unfair to review the chocolates I got at See’s Candies after reviewing what appears to be the crowned glory of peanut butter filled chocolate, the Vosges Peanut Butter Bonbon, but such is life.
These were a gift from my taste tester who visited one of See’s locations in Phoenix, Arizona. See’s markets itself […]

Did you ever think you’d be able to find any Paula Deen recipe that only had HALF of ONE stick of butter? Well, here’s a shocker, I found a DESSERT of hers that only has that little in it. Kinda crazy. Kinda freaks me out actually, but these sound great none the less and a […]

I’m feeling indulgent today. :)
Mostly I love shakes because they’re so easy. It doesn’t really matter what you have in your kitchen - ice cream, frozen yogurt, regular yogurt, chocolate milk, regular milk, ice… as long as you’re creative you can make something yummy.
If you’re tired of the same old icy drink, treat yourself […]

Wow, have I got a lot of fun stuff to show you today!
I have lived in the NYC area for most of my life, but decided to pretend to be a tourist there for you this week. But not just any tourist… a candy shop tourist!
I was a bit early for work the other day […]

To cap off a week of culinary creativity at The CPB Gallery, check out this amazing cake. It was made by Heather Gilbert (also known as flickr user Alizarin8) who is clearly a culinary genius. This is the anatomy (it contains 6 layers and 3 garnishes!) from bottom to top:
Pate sucre, salted peanut caramel, banana […]