Chocolate, Anyone?

 My Owner really likes chocolate. When her friend first broached the subject of a trip to the gulf in June she listed all the reasons she couldn't go...so much to do with her daughter's wedding looming on the horizon. But friends know each other's weaknesses...

MO: "A trip a couple of months before the wedding? I don't know..."

Friend: "We'll be staying with Margaret. She works in a chocolate shop."

MO:  "What day did you say we were leaving?"

Owner, Todd Nelson and family

No matter how much time they spent at the beach, or shopping thrift stores and antique shops, there was always the promise of chocolate or frozen coffee. If you are traveling to Gulf Shores, Alabama and you love all things chocolate, don't miss  Chocolate Corner, located at 200 West Fort Morgan. If you are familiar with the area, this is where you turn off Hwy. 59 to head to Fort Morgan or to catch the ferry to Dauphin Island. MO is a big fan of supporting local businesses instead of big corporate chains whether she's at home or traveling. So she's always glad to find delightful local places to eat and shop. Does Walmart really need any more money? She's become even more dedicated to it during this recession. There's something wonderful about being able to put a face to a business venture.


You can get ice cream or a fabulous frozen coffee at CC but the main attraction is the chocolate. Do not miss the fudge. What is it about vacation that makes everyone want fudge? At home one of MO's favorite addictions is dark chocolate with sea salt by Lindt. So while she was fortunate to get to taste all the goodies she could stand, the peanut butter/chocolate fudge was her personal favorite. That salty/sweet combination...she's a sucker for that. She loved the chocolate pretzel as well.  It's fun to take some treats home with you from any trip and in this case you can remember your trip by stocking up on chocolate flip flops on a stick (you may even find one that shows your allegiance to your favorite team --especially if you are an Alabama or Auburn fan!) or chocolate turtles and dolphins.

MO's travel companion, Bev. Margaret, and Madame Owner in Chocolate Corner.

If you pop into Chocolate Corner and see Margaret's cheerful face there behind the counter, tell her Madame Owner (aka The Housewife) says hello.

Happy eating and travels, y'all!