MarieBelle New York Blog
Recipe: Sun Melted Chocolate Bars with Fruit
Summer has finally arrived and with it a refreshing wave of sweet treats that will tantalize your taste buds. This season, we're melting over the trendiest new treats to hit...
Recipe: Summer Ice Teas
As the summer beats down, there's no better way to unwind and recharge than with a leisurely tea party. And what better way to elevate this quintessential summer ritual than...
The Battle Between Cacao v Cocoa
If you're a true chocoholic, you know there’s never just one way to satisfies those crazy cravings. But how does one choose which chocolate to go with when there’s so...
Back to Basics; A Chocolate Tasting
Nothing makes us happier than when we get the chance to meet new chocoholics; introducing them into our sweet world of chocolate and confectionery. Breaking up the average work week,...
Chocolate at the French Court of Versailles
A stranger to French Court, Chocolate was first introduced at Versailles by Spanish conquistadors in 1615 at the nuptial ceremony of Louis XII and Anna of Austria in Bayonne. By...
Matcha Do About: Reasons To Drink Matcha Green Tea
An ongoing tradition of Japanese culture, Matcha Green Tea (MGT) is the purest form of powdered green tea. Consumed for over a millennium in the Far East, it’s considered one...
Early Origins of Chocolate Under Aztec Rule
Just as with every story, let’s start at the very beginning; the story of chocolate begins under lush, tropical condition, set in the beautiful lands of Mesoamerica. It was here,...
Happy #NationalChocolateCoveredNutDay
In honor of #NationalChocolateCoveredNutDay, today we’re keeping it nutty. A basic staple for the human diet, nuts have long held their place as a basic source of nutrients. Early civilizations...
Adventures in Scoops; Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Sherbet & Granita
With Summer time madness already stirring in the city, it's only time before all of New York is lining up at their favorite ice cream shops to cool their heels...
Chocolate Bound For A Sweeter Destination
As snow covered the streets of New York yesterday afternoon, one thing was apparent: New Yorkers are in desperate need of a getaway. With Spring Break just around the corner,...
Chocoholic 101
If you’re a true chocoholic then you probably believe that there’s absolutely no reason not to tear your teeth into dark, rich chocolate no matter the time or day. But...
Eat More Chocolate: The Health Benefits
Mondays are always the hardest. So, why not change that horrid day of the week by treating yourself to sweet change; next week, start your day off with a bite-size...