We are a family that loves baking, good food, good times spent with family and friends, and exploring new places. Many of our most cherished family times have been cooking together in the kitchen at holidays or family gatherings. We invite you into our kitchens to share our love of all things chocolate and more (other desserts and even some healthy options).
Chocolate, Chocolate, and More was started by Joan Hayes. She wanted to bake with her children and wrote about their adventures. By 2015, Joan had developed Chocolate, Chocolate, and More into a website that is loved by millions around the world. Sadly, she passed away suddenly in October 2015. Her daughter Grace is now continuing the blog in her honor and to benefit her three children.
Hey, I’m Grace! When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten.
You can reach me at grace@chocolatechocolateandmore.com.
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Hi, I’m Karen. I was Joan’s friend in the little town we raised our kids in. I live in a small town in the center of Georgia. It’s a quiet place but just big enough to have a lot of activities to be involved in. I have been married for 23 years and we have two children. My son is studying at University of Georgia and my daughter will be graduating high school this year. I also have a fur baby who is a perfect four pound lap warmer. My husband’s father was of Italian heritage so you will see that a lot of our family recipes reflect that.
Baking has always been one of my passions. When I was young I loved to experiment with different recipes. I can’t wait to share my favorites with you. Chocolate is my favorite but I also love to mix sweet with salty.
My husband and I have always loved to travel so I have collected a lot of recipes from many different countries. I love to try all of the specialty dishes in the countries we travel to.
You can reach me at karen@chocolatechocolateandmore.com.
