No one is ever prepared for the end of summer, but sadly, it is here. The leaves are turning orange & red, pumpkin spice flavors and smells are everywhere, and …
Most Popular Candy Treats Around the World (most of which you’ve probably never heard of)
Tim Tams: These chocolate covered treats are a popular brand in Australia and are produced by the company Arnott’s. They consist of two malted biscuits stuck together with a light …
Back to School
As a student, the start of September is a dreadful period following a month’s worth of back-to-school ads while you’re still trying to enjoy summer. As a parent, however, this …
Labor Day: The Unofficial End of Summer and So Much More
Each September, American workers look forward to the three day weekend dedicated to them: Labor Day. The holiday changes dates every year to land on the first Monday of the …
New York State Myths & Legends
As the New York State Fair kicks off this week in Syracuse, NY, we thought we’d pay homage to our home state by recounting some of the more unusual stories …
Is Chocolate Addictive?
The quick answer to the question, “is chocolate addictive?” is: yes; humans can become addicted to anything. In fact, there are different levels of addiction to define the intensity of …
The Adirondacks: First Use of the Word “Vacation”
Summer is a full go now – we’re at the peak and people are ready to use all that acquired vacation time! Who cares about jacked up summer prices at …
Summer Safety in the ADK
Summer is here and the sun isn’t playing this year! It’s no surprise that after a year stuck indoors, people are trampling each other to get to the Adirondack lakes …
Quiz: How Much Do You Love Chocolate?
Do you eat chocolate occasionally? Do you love the taste of chocolate? Do you know everything about chocolate? Can you tell the brand of chocolate just by the scent? Do …
It Started With a Door, the Sound of Footsteps & Loud Repetitive Banging
And developed into so much more. In 2013, Barkeater Chocolates relocated into the building where we currently make and sell our chocolates treats. Purchased from a well known local family, …