PLANNING: eGullet Chocolate and Confectionery Workshop 2023

[Kerry Beal]

It's taken me a while to decide and I'm still a little hesitant - however we have reserved Tomric in Buffalo for May 19, 20 and 21 so I guess I should get over it and start planning.

 

At least for me it's not going to be the same as previous years as I am still not prepared to go unmasked inside with a bunch of people - so any meals I'll be eating with the group will have to be outside and I'm not sure how we can organize that - but it's something to work on. May can be warm or cold as we have learned in previous years in Niagara. 

 

I'm going to start with a head count before I start looking at hotel reservations. 

 

And perhaps suggestions of what topics we might want to consider. I'm not going to be able to bring my entire chocolate room with me as I have in the past in Niagara because I'll have to come across the border but Tomric is pretty well equipped and their new learning center is a joy to behold. 

 

No idea what cost will be this time around - things have gone up so much since our last kick at the cat. 

 

So let's start with a head count and start planning from there. 

 

 

[Darienne]

Wonderful news.  I'm not coming, of course, but I'm so pleased that you are planning to go back to these get-togethers.  

[lironp]

Amazing news and i am in!! 

[TandemChocoPC]

Count me in, finally!!!!

 

 

[RobertM]

Damn!!  Damn!!  Damn!!

I will be traveling and unable to attend…..my streak is broken….

I will miss ALL OF YOU…..

[YetiChocolates]

I'm in as well! Excited to ring in the big 4-0 with all of you attending 😁

[curls]

Thrilled that we are having a workshop this year!!! I'll be there.

[Chocolot]

I’m in and excited to see everyone. 

[Kerry Beal]

Ok - lets get this list started

 

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris (I'm making an assumption here)

[patris]

1 hour ago, Kerry Beal said:

Ok - lets get this list started

 

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris (I'm making an assumption here)

Assumption correct! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and I can host a gathering on my patio (I am also eschewing indoor dining). Looking forward to it!

[Audrey Brown]

I am coming with my (new) second in command, Melanie, so put Audrey and Melanie for 2 spots.  Can’t wait to see everyone!!!

[Kerry Beal]

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris 

Audrey Brown +1 (Melanie)

 

 

[MelissaH]

I’ll miss you all because I’ll be away that weekend. 😞

[lambrecht gourmet]

I'm so sorry to miss the return. I hadn't heard any plans so assumed it wasn't happening this year. Already made trip plans. Will miss seeing everyone again. 

[RWood]

I’ve always wanted to go, but never could make it happen. Biggest problem is finding someone to feed the cats. When more plans are put together, I’m gonna see if I can do it. 

[tikidoc]

I’m in. Maddie is a maybe. That is right before the end of the school year, so she will need to find out her finals schedule first.

[Kerry Beal]

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris 

Audrey Brown +1 (Melanie)

alleguede 

tikidoc +1 (maybe Maddie)

 

[Eat.Choui]

I’m in!

[Kerry Beal]

Can everyone who wants to come PM me their contact information - name, address, cell number 

 

Oops - make it e-mail address 

Edited January 31, 2023 by Kerry Beal (log)

[YetiChocolates]

On 1/29/2023 at 8:04 PM, lambrecht gourmet said:

I'm so sorry to miss the return. I hadn't heard any plans so assumed it wasn't happening this year. Already made trip plans. Will miss seeing everyone again. 

 

Real sad I won't be seeing you and Nancy this year! 😢

[Sue PEI]

Jane and I are planning to be there!  See you in May :)

[Kerry Beal]

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris 

Audrey Brown +1 (Melanie)

alleguede 

tikidoc +1 (maybe Maddie)

Sue and Jane 

[Kerry Beal]

I'm in discussion with the Marriott - apparently it's a rather busy weekend with graduations and some sort of sporting event in Rochester. So we won't be getting the rate we had last time and they are looking at other properties than the Canalside to find a better rate. 

 

I'll let you know when I know. 

[Kerry Beal]

Kerry Beal

lironp

tandemchocoPC

YetiChocolates

curls

chocolot 

patris 

Audrey Brown +1 (Melanie)

alleguede 

tikidoc +1 (maybe Maddie)

Sue and Jane 

Maggie Smith

[Anniebakes]

I’m in Kerry!