About the Author

Welcome to Confessions of a Chocoholic!

Part memoir, part recipe collection, and part restaurant review database, my food blog is a chronicle of my culinary adventures – and the laughs, tears, and chocolate that come with it.

Through the years, I’ve developed a clearer, better appreciation of food and cooking. I enjoy a balanced life, so while I do have an affinity for rich, indulgent foods, I keep everything in moderation.  (And by moderation I mean always having room for dessert.)

When I’m not making treats using butter, caramel, peanut butter, or Nutella, or eating copious amounts of meat and pasta, I work as a media supervisor for an advertising agency called Overdrive Interactive. I am also a part time graduate student, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Journalism at the Harvard University Extension School, and the social media consultant and a contributor for Talking Writing, a Boston-based online literary magazine. And I also hosts events every now and then. Oh and I run, too! A lot. I’d like to think that I’ve gotten pretty good at managing my time.

You can read more about why this blog exists here and why I write here.

I always get giddy whenever I see cake, but there are times when I get serious and reflect on how food and culture help shape my life. Because sometimes, food really is more than just food.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog! I’d love to hear from you so please feel free to comment on the posts.


{ 42 comments… read them below or add one }

Katie Orr June 28, 2010 at 10:16 pm

Love it!! I’ve been reading for five minutes, and you’ve already made me want to get a good night’s sleep, buy some chocolate and sign up for a bikram yoga class. Well done. :)

B June 29, 2010 at 10:13 am

Thanks Katie! And if you ever need company to do those things (um, except for sleeping hehe), I’m your gal! See you later ;)

Corinne (breathe and savor) June 30, 2010 at 11:24 am

you are adorable! as a fellow new englander and lover of yoga (not yet bikram), running, food and writing, i abs. love your blog! i will be back, especially to continue reading about italy :)

Bianca Garcia June 30, 2010 at 11:39 am

Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you found my blog and I am looking forward to reading yours!

Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries July 7, 2010 at 7:41 pm

I LOVE the layout of your blog!!! It’s so cool looking. I just had to stop by and say hello because I saw on Melissa Nibbles that you had never been to a Wal-Mart! Haha. Craziness, girl!

P.S. I could totally spend my entire day eating chocolate too. Followed by french fries. And that’s not a “sort of” :grin:

Bianca Garcia July 8, 2010 at 10:02 am

Hi Lindsay, thanks for dropping by! I love french fries (and ketchup) too – especially spicy ketchup!

Heather (Heather's Dish) July 12, 2010 at 2:04 pm

first of all, there’s a girl i grew up with named bianca garcia! how crazy is that? :) i love that you talk about your growing appreciation for food in a healthy sense…it’s so easy to become obsessed with food, but to truly appreciate it is another thing entirely!

Bianca Garcia July 13, 2010 at 10:15 am

Hi Heather, thanks for the comment! I wonder how the other Bianca Garcia is doing now hahaha. I’m glad to find a whole community of people like you (and me)!

Emily July 19, 2010 at 8:45 am

I just stumbled upon your blog and was excited to see that it is about all things related to food and life in Boston. I am also Cambridge-based and have recently started a blog chronicling life in this amazing city. Looking forward to reading more!

Bianca Garcia July 19, 2010 at 9:22 am

Hi Emily, thanks for the note! I’m looking forward to reading your blog too – I love Cambridge!

christina July 30, 2010 at 11:46 am

love your blog — it’s so cute! i’m a chocoholic too. can’t wait to read more :)

Bianca Garcia July 30, 2010 at 11:49 am

Hi Christina, thanks for dropping by. Always good to hear from fellow chocoholics!

Jennifer @ Frost Bites August 25, 2010 at 12:04 pm

I just found your blog and am happy to find out a fellow Filipino…will be checking in often.

Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) September 5, 2010 at 2:14 am

Hey, I just found your blog and just wanted to say I think its awesome! So beautiful and I love the chocolate love :)

Maria @ Kale and Cupcakes September 15, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Hi Bianca! I just found your blog and it rocks! Also a chocoholic (and avocado lover)!!! The husband and I went to Harvard Square several months ago and I totally fell in love with everything!

Lea @ Healthy Coconut September 23, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Hi Bianca,

It’s so nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by my blog so I can find yours. We have a lot in common, a lot! I wish we could have known each other when I was in Boston for a week last October, we spent some time at Harvard Square.

Anyways, I love your blog and look forward to reading more. We can exchange chocolate and dessert reviews :)

~ Lea

Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] October 7, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Adorable blog! I’m a fellow (dark) chocoholic :)

Jenny November 4, 2010 at 9:01 am

Love finding other young people blogging from the Boston area! Such a cute blog name too :)

Heather November 11, 2010 at 11:51 pm

Hi Bianca, thanks for stopping by my blog, loved to read your comment! I love to hear from folks reading my story, and I love reading others stories as well. A fellow Bikram fan, awesome! Although, I need to get back into it, haven’t been since July!

AllieNic December 2, 2010 at 5:02 pm

I’m also a blogger in the Boston area! I heart your blog!

Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles February 14, 2011 at 3:14 am

I’m so glad you commented on my blog because it led me to yours. Adding it to my Google Reader immediately – I’m happy to “meet” another chocoholic! :)

Hannah @ Healthy Whip March 19, 2011 at 3:44 am

Hi Bianca

Thanks for visiting my site so I can find yours! I’m looking forward to reading more!

Hannah

Carla Buan March 25, 2011 at 12:10 am

Hi Bianca,
This is such a great website! :) Glad you decided to put up your own. Thanks for all your advice when it comes to restos and great food in Boston.

Christina @ The Athletarian April 18, 2011 at 11:17 pm

AHHHH! Another chocoholic! Good to know I’m not alone :) Love your blog!

pawsitivelife April 30, 2011 at 9:34 pm

I have been doing Bikram for over 2 years and I LOVE it so much. The only down side is that it is so expensive! I love chocloate too and it is my daily staple but it has to be the good kind!

RachelJoy June 20, 2011 at 11:38 am

We have so much in chocolate…I mean common. See what I did there. Obviously Chocolate (esp. Nutella!) for one and our Filipino backgrounds…so glad I found you!

http://www.coolbeanmommas.com/

Bianca Garcia June 22, 2011 at 10:12 pm

Hi RachelJoy, thanks for dropping by my blog! It’s always great “meet” fellow Filipino bloggers! Ingat :)

Hayley @ Oat Couture June 23, 2011 at 2:40 am

Just found your and wanted to say hi! Love your blog and I love all your interests, especially chocolate!! Look forward to reading more! :)

Bianca Garcia June 23, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Hi Hayley, thanks for the nice comment!

Amy Ericson July 30, 2011 at 12:18 am

Bianca,

So nice to meet you and I love your blog! The recipes look easy and delicious, which means I will definitely have to try one soon! Thanks for the cooking inspiration. :)

xx Amy

Jami October 5, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Bianca,
I just found your blog through BFB and I love it! Your article on balancing a FT job and blogging was really inspiring. I often have a hard time finding the time for everything!

XOXO JDK

Bianca Garcia October 6, 2011 at 9:33 am

Hi Jami, thank you for dropping by my blog and the sweet comment. Good luck with everything!

Katie October 31, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Don’t you just LOVE Boston? I’m originally from there but I go to school in North Carolina… I know, I don’t know why I decided to leave. But your blog looks amazing and I cannot wait to try all of your tasty recipes. I know most people say this, but chocolate is probably my favorite food. And I totally agree with all of the above. Food is a great thing and all bits should be consumed, whether regularly or in moderation…. moderation as in “i have at least a little bit of chocolate everyday… whaaaa.” I’m super excited to start reading through all of your recipes! Feel free to take gander at some of mine!

- Katie at http://www.ohshineon.com

Bianca Garcia November 1, 2011 at 10:40 am

Hi Katie, thank you so much for the kind words! I’d actually love to visit North Carolina, I heard it is beautiful! And yes, everything in moderation means I have a little bit of chocolate everyday hehehe. Looking forward to reading more on your blog too!

Lisa November 4, 2011 at 12:22 am

Hi Biance
Congratulations on an awesome blog and inspiring me to get into the kitchen and make some food, of the sweet variety. I’m a savory sort of girl – but your recipes are very hard to go past!
Let me know if you’re at all interested in guest blogging opportunities. My blog is definitely lacking sweet flavours due to my fear of baking!
Cheers,
Lisa

Bianca Garcia November 4, 2011 at 8:16 pm

Lisa I am so glad to hear that I’ve inspired you to make more desserts! Desserts make everything better :)

Jill Mant December 10, 2011 at 7:28 pm

Hi Bianca, Loved your post on the Chocolate Pudding with Cranberry and Ginger-YUM!! I love candied ginger with dark chocolate, but the combination of the question you posed and the fact that I just finished watching the Iron Chefs incorporate fruitcake into fish, sausage, etc. has me thinking….candied ginger, szechuan peppers, jumbo sea scallops….hmmmm… can I get back to you?

Bianca Garcia December 12, 2011 at 4:41 am

Hi Jill, you had me at szechuan peppers!

kath January 3, 2012 at 11:27 am

Hi Bianca,

I’m glad to find this site :) I love sweets a lot,and Im a CHOCOHOLIC too! lol :) I’m originally from the Philippines, but now living here in Maine.

Bianca Garcia January 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm

Hi Kath, thanks so much for the nice comment and for reading the blog! It’s great to hear from someone who’s also from the Philippines, and a fellow New England resident. Wishing you a wonderful 2012 ahead!

Parita @ myinnershakti February 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm

Hi there! I just found your blog while I was clicking around, and I really love it! Your food is literally making my mouth water. And I’ve already marked a few recipes that I want to try. Looking forward to following along. :)

Bianca Garcia February 16, 2012 at 11:56 am

Hi Parita, thank you for the sweet comment! I am glad you found my blog. Nice to “meet” you!

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