RealRVA has a great overview of Westover Hills and even better a contest were you can win either free coffee from taZa or chocolate from Chocolates by Kelly. One long weekend we took a whirlwind tour, found a house (it happened to be in Westover Hills) and decided to lay down some roots. We didn’t [...]
Jason Guard of Caramelized OpiNIONS and Byrd Park has an extensive post on the wonders of TaZa. He hits all the things I love about the place, the coffee, the pastry, the chocolate and the ice cream. Give it a read and more importantly check out the shop and support local business. Not on the [...]
This video showing local chocolate pro Kelly Walker of Chocolates by Kelly was on WTVR this past Monday morning. If you haven’t checked out her treats you need to soon. (Warning the ad at the start of the video was very loud and the sound for the video itself was quiet, be prepared to adjust [...]
Change is in the wind. Blanchard’s will no longer be managing the coffee shop at 5047 Forest Hill Avenue. Kelly of Chocolates by Kelly is working with Ben Spencer and Don Costello to take over the space and will be running the show after 9/11. Blanchard’s coffee will remain but changes will include expanded hours, [...]
The South of the James Winter Farmer’s market will be open for business on Saturday for your post Christmas purchasing. I just saw that Norwood Cottage Bakery will be there and I am sure that other vendors will be as well. The market runs from 10 – 12 at 5047 Forest Hill Avenue between the [...]
Local food blog, River City Food and Wine gave a shout out to local coffee roaster, Blanchard’s Coffee and Chocolates by Kelly, which they discovered while visiting the first, and so far only, South of the James Winter Market. Does anyone have confirmation that the market will be open December 26th in its winter home [...]
Blanchard’s Coffee is open and being operated by yours truly. Come on in and get some sweet, sweet, caffeine. How long I stay open today will depend on how busy it becomes, right now I am all by myself. Chocolates by Kelly is snow-bound so they are not open but you can get your Christmas [...]
Just saw on Twitter that Blanchard’s Coffee will be staying open until 2:00 p.m. through Christmas Eve. Normally they close at 11:30 a.m. so now all you coffee addicts can get your bean on for an extra 2 1/2 hours. While you are there make sure and check out Chocolates by Kelly’s new space on [...]
Summer is quickly ending and so are Chocolates by Kelly candy making classes. Don’t worry though there are still three left and you can get your little one enrolled. July 29th – Molded Chocolates – Fun Shapes and Colors August 5th – Carmel Apples August 12th - Mix Your Own Ice Cream Day!!!! Ages 12 [...]
Received the email below from Kelly letting us know about some new classes she has added. I haven’t been to a class but saw the pictures of one of the kid classes and it looked like everyone had a blast. I wanted to let you know that I’ve added some new dates to the class [...]
Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this summer? Kelly of Chocolates by Kelly, is offering up a slew of candy classes for kids 6 and up. So I know what you’re thinking. “What am I going to do with the kids this summer????” Well FEAR NOT, I’ve got just the thing. Have [...]
These classes will be hands on, messy fun for the kids. We’ll learn how to make a variety of easy, kid friendly confections and decorations that children can take home with them after class. All materials are included. WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY 6/17 thru 8/12 WHERE: BLANCHARD’S COFFEE SHOP, 5047 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond 23225 WHO: [...]
Today’s Style Weekly has a story on Kelly Walker, owner of Chocolates by Kelly which operates out of the Blanchard’s Coffee at 5047 Forest Hill Avenue. The entrance is off the back alley and you will find both coffee and chocolate upstairs. Unlike some artisans, Walker doesn’t mind sharing her secrets, and teaches monthly classes [...]
