san jose: World Class Chocolate in the Valley of Hearts Delight - 02/03/16 01:09 AM
You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (we did!) and you might have picked up a little something for her at one of her favorite stores (I'm looking!) but then there's always sweets for your Sweets for Valentine's Day.

Here are some world class chocolatiers from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz to consider:

Chocolate Dream Box


 
 
15557 Union Avenue, Los Gatos 95032. 408-356-2626http://www.chocolatedreambox.com/ Pictured are hand-crafted European-style chocolates in beautiful boxes by Chocolate Dream Box
Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie


39 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos 95030. 408-354-3574 http://www.fleurdecocoa.com/


Richard Donnelly Chocolates 1509 Mission Street, Santa Cruz 95060. 831-458-4214 http://www.donnellychocolates.com/
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san jose: World Class Chocolates in Silicon Valley - 02/09/13 03:57 AM
You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at MacArthur Park in Palo Alto - and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your Sweets for Valentine's Day.



 
 
 
Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Silicon Valley and beyond including Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:
 
 
Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day
 
* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626 
 
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san jose: Lunar New Year Events - 02/08/13 01:13 AM

 

 
 
Happy New Year! OK, Happy Lunar New Year! In the Chinese calendar, the longest chronological record in history dating back to 2600 B.C., this year marks the lunar year 4711 -- Year of the Snake. The first day of the lunar year is February 10, 2013. For the Tet Vietnamese New Year it will be the same, Year of the Snake! 

Famous people born in the Year of the Snake include: Ann-Margret, Tony Blair, Ben Bernanke, Tim Allen, Audrey Hepburn, Christie Brinkley, Pierce Brosnan, Elizabeth Hurley, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Kim Basinger, Linda McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Elizabeth … (0 comments)

san jose: December 2012 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update - 12/14/12 06:05 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent November transactions for Santa Clara County real estate and San Mateo County real estate. Your comments and questions are always welcome. If you see something in your neighborhood that you are curious about or have a question, please don't hesitate to share with us. If you have questions or a comment, please leave them here, or feel free to contact me through my website or send me an email.
 

 
General Market Observations and Comments -- As we get closer to the end of the year, the amount of homes (single family and condos … (0 comments)

san jose: May 2012 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Comments - 05/10/12 08:57 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent April transactions for Santa Clara County real estate and San Mateo County real estate. Your comments and questions are always welcome. If you see something in your neighborhood that you are curious about or have a question, please don't hesitate to share with us. If you have questions or a comment, please leave them here, or feel free to contact me through my website. General Market Observations and Comments -- The amount of homes (single family and condos and townhouses) available for sale, after a short spurt, continue to languish at low levels … (0 comments)

san jose: April 2012 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Comments - 04/16/12 03:24 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent March transactions for Santa Clara County real estate and San Mateo County real estate. Your comments and questions are always welcome. If you see something in your neighborhood that you are curious about or have a question, please don't hesitate to share with us. If you have questions or a comment, please leave them here, or feel free to contact me through my website.> General Market Observations and Comments -- The amount of homes (single family and condos and townhouses) available for sale, after a short spurt, continue to languish at low levels … (0 comments)

san jose: Lunar New Year Events - 2012 - 03/16/12 05:47 AM
Happy New Year! OK, Happy Lunar New Year! In the Chinese calendar, the longest chronological record in history dating back to 2600 B.C., this year marks the lunar year 4710 -- Year of the Dragon. The first day of the lunar year is January 23, 2012. For the Tet Vietnamese New Year it will be the same, Year of the Dragon! Famous people born in the Year of the Dragon include: Joan of Arc, Susan B. Anthony, Florence Nightingale, Sigmund Freud, Mae West, John Lennon, Bruce Lee, Keanu Reeves, Orlando Bloom, Colin Farrell, and Sandra Bullock. Here are selected local events … (0 comments)

san jose: March Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Comments - 03/16/12 05:45 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent February transactions for Santa Clara County real estate and San Mateo County real estate. Your comments and questions are always welcome. If you see something in your neighborhood that you are curious about or have a question, please don't hesitate to share with us. If you have questions or a comment, please leave them here, or feel free to contact me through my website.> General Market Observations and Comments -- The amount of homes (single family and condos and townhouses) available for sale, after a short spurt, continue to languish at low levels … (0 comments)

san jose: World Class Chocolates and More in the Valley of Hearts Delight - 02/21/12 02:22 AM
You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at Pezzela's Villa Napoli Restaurant in Sunnyvale, CA) and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your sweets for Valentine's Day.Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos.             408-356-2626       Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie - Offering cakes, pastries, chocolates, light … (0 comments)

san jose: February Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Comments - 02/21/12 02:22 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent January transactions for Santa Clara County real estate and San Mateo County real estate. Your comments and questions are always welcome. If you see something in your neighborhood that you are curious about or have a question, please don't hesitate to share with us. If you have questions or a comment, please leave them here, or feel free to contact me through my website.> General Market Observations and Comments -- The amount of homes (single family and condos and townhouses) available for sale, after a short spurt, continue to languish at low levels. … (0 comments)

san jose: World Class Chocolates in the Valley of Hearts Delight - 02/10/11 03:00 PM
You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at Birk's Restaurant in Santa Clara, CA) and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your sweets for Valentine's Day.Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626 Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie - Offering cakes, pastries, chocolates, light lunch … (2 comments)

san jose: Lunar New Year Events - 2011 - 01/25/11 06:32 AM

 
 
Happy New Year! OK, Happy Lunar New Year! In the Chinese calendar, the longest chronological record in history dating back to 2600 B.C., this year marks the lunar year 4709 -- Year of the Hare or Rabbit. The first day of the lunar year is February 3, 2011. For the Tet Vietnamese New Year it will be the Year of the Cat! Famous people born in the Year of the Rabbit include: Albert Einstein, Leon Trotsky, Frank Sinatra, Pope Benedict XVI, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Tiger Woods, Whitney HoustonHere are selected local events celebrating … (2 comments)

san jose: May Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Highlights - 05/13/10 01:25 PM
Here are the highlights of April's transactions and market comments for Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Your comments and questions are welcome. If you have an update as to what you are witnessing in your neighborhood, please don't hesitate to share with us. You may leave comments here, or contact me through my website.> Market Overview -- It's been over a year since we called the bottom of the real estate market in Santa Clara County -- March-April 2009. Since then we've seen pretty much a steady improvement in market conditions and this is more apparent in Santa Clara County … (2 comments)

san jose: Lunar New Year Events -- 2010 - 02/09/10 03:51 PM


Happy New Year! OK, Happy Lunar New Year! In the Chinese calendar, the longest chronological record in history dating back to 2600 B.C., this year marks the lunar year 4708 -- Year of the Tiger. The first day of the lunar year is February 14, 2010. Wow, same day this year as Valentine's Day. Famous people born in the Year of the Tiger include: Agatha Christie, Alanis Morissette, Beatrix Potter, Bill Murray, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Enya, H.G. Wells, Hugh Hefner, Jay Leno, Jodie Foster, John Bon Jovi, Kenny Rogers, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lionel Richie, Ludvig Van … (1 comments)

san jose: Silicon Valley Martin Luther King Day Events & Holidays Closings Information - 01/16/10 04:45 AM
This is a partial list of area events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January, 18st. * Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon. Keynote speaker will be Bryan Monroe, CEO of Monroe Media Group and former editorial director of Ebony magazines, speaks. 11:00am to 2:00pm, Monday, January 18st, Parkside Hall, 180 Park Avenue, San Jose. $55. 408-292-3157. www.mlksantaclaravalley.com * MLK Freedom Train. Join King devotees aboard the San Francisco-bound Freedom Train on Monday for a trip to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Leaves Diridon Station at 9:30am and makes stops in Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and San Mateo. … (0 comments)

san jose: November Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Highlights - 11/20/09 07:22 AM
Here are my observations of October's transactions and market actions for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties. You are encouraged to leave your comments and questions or even update us on what you are witnessing in your neighborhood or area.> Market continues showing strength and improvement -- Market activity has continued to display improvement for six months! For instance, in Santa Clara County, October saw an 18% increase in closings over the same month last year. My analysis of the transactional information reveals: * Buyers continue to trip over each other to submit offers for homes in the … (2 comments)

san jose: July Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update - 07/09/09 04:56 PM
Here are my observations of the most recent market actions for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties. You are encouraged to leave your comments and questions or even update us on what you are witnessing in your neighborhood or area.> Market continues in turnaround mode! My recent posts have mentioned that the market activity is turning around. Well, June's activity continues the trend and provides more evidence that we could have seen the bottom! My analysis of the transaction information reveals:
Buyers are all but tripping over each other to submit offers for homes in the more affordable … (0 comments)

san jose: June Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Highlights - 06/15/09 02:06 PM
Here are my observations of the most recent market actions for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties. You are encouraged to leave your comments and questions or even update us on what you are witnessing in your neighborhood.> Market continues in turnaround mode! My recent posts have mentioned that the market activity is turning around. Well, May's activity continues the trend and provides more evidence that we could have seen the bottom! How can this be?
Buyers are all but tripping over each other to submit offers for homes in the more affordable areas of Santa Clara, San … (0 comments)

san jose: May Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Highlights - 05/14/09 08:56 AM
Here are my observations of the most recent market actions for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties. You are encouraged to leave your comments and questions or even update us on what you are witnessing in your neighborhood.> Market is in turnaround mode! My recent posts have mentioned that the market activity is turning around. Well, April's activity continues to provide more evidence that we could have seen the bottom! How can this be?
Buyers are all but tripping over each other to submit offers for homes in the more affordable areas of Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa … (0 comments)

san jose: World class chocolates in the Valley of Hearts Delight - 02/13/09 03:54 AM
You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at Pezzella's Italian Restaurant in Sunnyvale, CA) and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store (I did that too. How about a beautiful orchid plant.) but then there's always sweets for your sweets for Valentine's Day.In Silicon Valley, California also known at the Valley of Hearts Delight, here are some world class chocolatiers from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz:Chocolate Dream Box
710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626 Pictured are hand-crafted chocolates in beautiful boxes by Chocolate Dream Box
Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie
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