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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Dean's Sweets Chocolate Cocoa Bombs

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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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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Dean's Sweets nut free chocolate Easter bunnies

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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