Dorinda’s Chocolates and Hot Summer Months

Dorinda — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:36:32 +0000

After our never ending winter, it finally feels like summer has at last come to Truckee Ca in its entirety. For a couple weeks now, the weather has brought a bounty of sun and a glorious warmth. As always, Dorinda …

Dorinda’s Truckee Coffee Shop

Dorinda — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:57:05 +0000

We are proud to announce the opening of Dorinda’s Chocolate Cafe in Truckee! We are located at 10009 West River St. Suite B (formerly the Book & Bean), stop by and pay us a visit the next time you are …

The Meaning of % Cocoa in Chocolate

Dorinda — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:39:34 +0000

When reading about the make up and composition of chocolate, the ingredients list is littered throughout with a number of seemingly random percentages of cocoa. What do these percentages mean? They simply represent the portion of the chocolate that is …

Dorinda’s Dips 800 Strawberries

Dorinda — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:13:50 +0000

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a four-year Catholic, co-educational high school in Reno, Nv. Recently, Bishop Manogue held it’s 007 themed prom for which Dorinda’s dipped 800 strawberries! These beautiful creations were divided into an assortment of dark chocolate dipped …

Chocolate that Dorinda’s Chocolates Uses

Dorinda — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:49:40 +0000

The word “chocolate” is a very general and broad term used to describe a number of delicious treats. But what is chocolate? Well, because it is the individual ingredients and the unique concentrations in which they are added that dictate …

Different iz Good

Dorinda — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:48:26 +0000

Dorinda’s participated in the Vino for Voices – Fundraiser for Gift a Voice, where Different iz Good raised enough money to support the next 3 or 4 children applicants! Different iz Good sponsores and supports speach impared children with the technology and …

Josh and Stacey Lawhon Wedding

Dorinda — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:01:05 +0000

Stacey Congratulations to Josh and Stacey Lawhon! Recently Dorinda’s Chocolates provided the wedding favors at the Lawhon’s wedding. According to the Lawhon family it was a great success, here is what they had to say; Dear Dorinda…. Your “first” wedding …

Pirate Birthday

Dorinda — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:50:03 +0000

Treasure Chest Pirate with treasure chest When celebrating a special birthday, cake might not always be the best choice. Chocolate can be shaped, decorated, and designed to fit a variety of tastes. This treasure chest is just one …

Custom Weddings

Dorinda — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:45:39 +0000

One step towards having the perfect wedding is choosing to add chocolate. These scrumptious and specially wrapped treats complete the decorations and leave all guests contented and happy. Custom colors, custom sizes, and custom combination provide a wide expanse of …

Tahoe Women’s Center

Dorinda — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:48:56 +0000

Dorinda’s participated in the Tahoe Women Center’s annual fundraiser, Chocolate, Wine, and Roses festival, in collaboration with Project MANA raised record numbers of more than $85,000. Over ten chocolatier’s participated in this event. Dorinda’s Chocolates was proud to take home …