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Ashley Varrone, left, and Katy Williams, employees of Common Bond Market in Shelton, serve samples of chocolate raspberry creme cake, raw chocolate mousse, and peanut butter balls at the fourth annual "In Love and Chocolate" fundraiser Sunday at Courtyard by Marriott in Shelton.
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SHELTON - I had a great time again this year at 'In Love and Chocolate' Sunday, an event that benefits two great causes.
The proceeds will go to Spooner House, a homeless shelter and food bank at 30 Todd Road and The Mary L. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund, to support art education in local schools.
(Please click link above to read my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.)
I can say for sure I wasn't the only one who enjoyed the afternoon. The ballroom at Courtyard by Marriott was filled with smiling faces as folks visited vendors and sampled chocolatey concoctions and sipped champagne, if they were so inclined.
Stacia Monahan, who owns Stone Gardens Farm with her husband, Fred, offered samples of "Heart Beet" brownies.
She told me she used two-and-a-half pounds of beets in the recipe.
Monahan roasted and pureed the root vegetables and added them to the brownie batter.
If you're not a beet lover, it's a good way to get some nutrition while indulging your sweet tooth. The brownies were delicious, and you can't taste the beets!
If you've never been to this fun event, I urge you to put in on your calendar for next February!
The proceeds will go to Spooner House, a homeless shelter and food bank at 30 Todd Road and The Mary L. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund, to support art education in local schools.
(Please click link above to read my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.)
I can say for sure I wasn't the only one who enjoyed the afternoon. The ballroom at Courtyard by Marriott was filled with smiling faces as folks visited vendors and sampled chocolatey concoctions and sipped champagne, if they were so inclined.
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| Stacia Monahan of Stone Gardens Farm in Shelton. |
She told me she used two-and-a-half pounds of beets in the recipe.
Monahan roasted and pureed the root vegetables and added them to the brownie batter.
If you're not a beet lover, it's a good way to get some nutrition while indulging your sweet tooth. The brownies were delicious, and you can't taste the beets!
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Fred Bialek, co-owner with his wife, Michele of Liquid Lunch in Shelton and Milford, served samples of spicy Mole Chili.
Jim Calkins, executive chef and co-owner, Seasonal Sweets and Catering in Derby,'toasts' marshmallow fluff to create unique s'mores treats. His wife, Michelle, executive baker and co-owner, right, waits on a visitor.
These gluten-free and nut-free s'mores were a popular item. Michelle Calkins made the marshmallow fluff and the graham crackers.
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| Roy W. Tidmarsh, owner, Tidmarsh's Bake Shop in Ansonia, shows off the chocolate he uses to dip strawberries. |
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| Starbucks of Shelton employees Emily Bob, left, and Amber Onidi, serve hot chocolate to Diane Mauriello. |
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| Singer/songwriter Dave Hogan of Stratford entertained. |
If you've never been to this fun event, I urge you to put in on your calendar for next February!
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