Monthly Coffee with Riz Chocolates & Chai Hi Reader! It's time for our monthly coffee date! Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe your favourite chai?) and I'll give you a little rundown of things you may want to be aware of this coming month, as well as a quick update on what I've been up to. What's been happening with me Have you ever had a month that feels like you're cooking with a recipe where every single measurement is just slightly off? That's was March for me - a month where nothing felt...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Monthly Coffee with Riz Chocolates & Chai Hi Reader! It's time for our monthly coffee date! Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe your favourite chai?) and I'll give you a little rundown of things you may want to be aware of this coming month, as well as a quick update on what I've been up to. What's been happening with me I've been absolutely hooked on the new season of Kitchen Nightmares! Anyone else find themselves wondering how Gordon Ramsay manages to juggle so many shows at once? Between...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you're reading this on Valentine's Day morning with a mild sense of panic... breathe! I'm here on a romantic rescue mission. 🚀 I've got three (quick and easy) recipes that'll make it look like you've been planning this for weeks (your secret is safe with me 😉). Oeufs en Cocotte Sounds fancy? Check. ✓ Actually super easy? Double check. ✓✓ Just crack an egg into a ramekin, add some cream, herbs, and pop it in the oven. Boom - you've got a French breakfast that says "I totally...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Monthly Coffee with Riz Chocolates & Chai Hi Reader! It's time for our monthly coffee date! Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe your favourite chai?) and I'll give you a little rundown of things you may want to be aware of this coming month, as well as a quick update on what I've been up to. What's been happening with me January has been quietly unfolding here at Chocolates & Chai HQ, giving me time to focus on something we often overlook – the air we breathe. I've been struggling with my...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Monthly Coffee with Riz Chocolates & Chai Hi Reader! It's time for our monthly coffee date! Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe your favourite chai?) and I'll give you a little rundown of things you may want to be aware of this coming month, as well as a quick update on what I've been up to. Happy New Year! Happy 2025! 🎊 Hope your holiday season was as delicious as mine. Speaking of which, Santa really outdid himself this year - I'm typing this while wearing my new favorite Christmas gift: a...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Hope you're done with your holiday shopping! I always wait for sales, but is it just me, or are there not many good deals this year? As a result, most of what I picked up was at its regular price. Boo. One Good Thing Today's suggestion is: Donate to a toy drive. There are so many children that aren't fortunate enough to be able experience this season the way many of us do. A small kindness can go a long way. Christmas Desserts If you're hosting Christmas this year, you probably...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You're doing great. There's so much happening this time of year, that sometimes we forget to think about ourselves. You might be buying gifts, planning a dinner, or activities for the kids, or trying your best to be your best. I wanted to tell you that you're doing great. You really are. Please be sure to take a little time for yourself; time to do what makes you happy and relaxed. One Good Thing I've been encouraging contributions to ShareTheMeal (operated by the World Food...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader! Picture this: It's a chilly December morning, and I'm standing in my kitchen, flour all over my favorite ugly Christmas sweater, looking like I've just survived a powdered sugar tornado. This was my sign that it's the holiday baking season for Chocolates & Chai – the recipes are festive, the jokes are cheesy, and calories are purely theoretical! The Great Holiday Baking Disaster of 2024 Last week, I attempted a Pinterest-perfect Gingerbread House. Unfortunately, I created a...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! The most wonderful time of the year... Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love Christmas music (Mariah Carey is warming up as we speak!), Christmas movies, and Christmas cheer! I've already got a list of Hallmark Christmas movies I'll be watching (*ahem* re-watching). And the first one is An Unexpected Christmas. One Good Thing It's the season of giving so let's do our best to be our best. I'll be giving you a few suggestions on things you can do to make this...
11 months ago • 1 min read