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Chocolate Indulgence
I look forward to attending the Oregon Chocolate Festival, held in nearby Ashland, Oregon, every year . . . for the most obvious reason: chocolate! The organizers of this event wisely schedule it for early March, after St. Valentine's Day when the weather is usually gloomy and there isn't much happening. They make a whole weekend of it, with a chocolate makers' wine dinner and silent auction on Friday evening, a chocolate brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings, family fun runs on Sunday, a Wonka chocolate costume contest and family activities (kids 8 and under enjoy free admission). For those looking for more indulgence, a local spa features some special chocolate massage and facial experiences.
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Chocolate Deep Dive
Last weekend in Southern Oregon we were forecast to get very unseasonable snow showers, but it would have taken blizzard conditions to keep me away from the 2023 Oregon Chocolate Festival, an event I had been unable to attend for the last five years. Thankfully, the predicted storm ended up delivering just a few wet flurries, but the event delivered up a plethora of chocolate tastings along with a wide assortment of other food and drinks that pair well with that food of the gods.
Some Tasty Opportunities
My recent blogs (here and here) have shared my experiences with local food festivals that have gone virtual this year. The Oregon Chocolate Festival offered patrons several opportunities to enjoy chocolate in several forms and in pairings with different foods and drinks and showcased in several informative and entertaining videos. This past weekend, over what would have been the Oregon Cheese Guild's 17th Cheese Festival, we enjoyed the Guild's 2021 Fest-to-Go, and as with the recent virtual Chocolate Festival, found much to appreciate in this new COVID-conscious version.
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Cheese and Chocolate Tasting
I wrote last week about taking part in this year's Oregon Chocolate Festival, this 17th version reimagined in a virtual, online form. This week I got to delve further into the experience, beyond watching the numerous, informative videos about all things chocolate made available to those who purchased the $15 "entrance fee."