Delectable Destinations: A Chocolate Lover s Guide to Missouri

In Delectable Destinations, Deborah Reinhardt leaves no stone or truffle unturned as she explores Missouri in her search for compelling stories and delicious chocolate creations to share.

Travel through various regions in Missouri and you will come across communities filled with rich histories and some surprising food finds, including a variety of chocolate treats. From truffles that are works of art to a candy tradition that dates to the 1870s, your sweet tooth and sense of adventure.

In the Show-Me State, there are some incredibly talented artisans doing amazing things, not only with chocolate, but also within their communities. Many of them left careers to follow their chocolate passions. Now, they are doing what they truly love to do.

While you're traveling around Missouri to sample its culinary offerings, make time to chat with these chocolate artisans and shop owners. You'll find all of them are highly dedicated and passionate about what they re doing, which is making life a little sweeter for us all.

For more than 30 years, Deborah Reinhardt has worked as a travel writer and editor. She started with newspapers before moving to magazines. As a member of the travel/tourism industry, she has developed a respected reputation, often speaking at conferences. Deborah loves to tell and present stories that spark a spirit of discovery in her readers.

Her job has given her opportunities to travel throughout Missouri, the United States, and several other countries. She says, Meeting people during these trips has shown me that we re really more alike than different. Travel fosters an understanding that is unmatched in most other activities.

A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Mo., Deborah lives with her fur family of dogs and cats, who seem intent on distracting her from working in her home office. She has one daughter who is currently attending a Missouri university.

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