Summer has arrived! The days are longer, the temperatures higher, and our sweet tooth just as strong as ever. As the kids rush out of school and the parents put the final touches on their travel plans, it’s important not to forget the value of summer chocolates. While the warmer weather poses some potential melting…
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Well, Mother’s Day was a resounding success—much to the delight of moms, grandmas, florists, and chocolatiers everywhere. We absolutely loved playing a small part in honoring all the wonderful moms out there. Y’all rock! And, we’re now right around the corner from another parent-themed holiday, and we here at Dean’s Sweets are determined to help…
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Spring is officially here! The days are longer, the air is warmer, and the flowers are starting to bloom (at least, we hope they are where you are. In Maine, each day is a toss up between balmy bliss or six inches of snow.) With the arrival of this season comes a whole slew of…
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Chocolate’s health benefits have long been praised and questioned in equal measure. However, a recent article from the New York Times adds fuel to the fire (or chocolate to the tempering machine?) that dark chocolate may reduce the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes. How is that possible? Researchers studied the diet of a group…
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Traveling to Maine this Fall? Looking for ideas beyond chocolate? Chocolate makes everything better, but that said, this is a great list of the best fall things to do in Portland and beyond. We were grateful to collaborate with Redfin on this one. We highly recommend checking out these insider tips for fun places to…
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Mother’s Day chocolate is, on its own, a must-have. Sure, there are options, like flowers or a good book, or maybe jewelry. But for a lot of Moms, the must-haves for Mother’s Day involve chocolate of some kind. Preferably good chocolate. Here are five chocolate-y ideas for Mother’s Day. Moms + Chocolate Moms, in general,…
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It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Maine chocolate for Maine Seaweed Week. Imagine a little something sweet combined with the flavor of the ocean, plus a little dash of sea salt. That doesn’t sound so wild, does it? Why shouldn’t Maine Chocolate include something from the sea will live right next to? We’ve wanted…
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When it comes to Easter chocolate, the choices and selection is all about the kids. While an adult may sneak a few chocolate Easter eggs (or even occasionally ask permission), the chocolate connoisseurs on Easter morning are, for sure, the kids. That’s why, as we approach the holiday, we get a lot of email from…
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Valentine’s Day falls in the calendar exactly where it’s most needed. For me, at least, living in Maine, where winter can feel equal parts refreshing and exhausting, I think having an upbeat, not-so-serious holiday in mid-February is the perfect time. Valentine’s Day, in the middle of the coldest month in Maine, helps us keep our…
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Wow, 2024! And wow again, Dean’s Sweets 20th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we wanted to do something fun and interesting and NEW. And because an anniversary deserves something special, we’ve been putting our ideas together for it for quite some time. While I won’t’ be giving away toooo many secrets here (well, maybe just a couple),…
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