Health facts: chocolate

Eating about one and a half ounces of dark chocolate a day for two weeks can reduce levels of stress hormones.

Women-run shops to cure that sweet tooth

Every day is Valentine’s for Shamane Simons and her husband Matt Dessi, Simons says.

Like wine for chocolate

Wondering how to best wash down your delicious desserts?

How green is your chocolate?

For chocolate lovers who are also concerned about the planet, finding the right dark, sweet morsel can be a little challenging.

The gift of giving

Looking for a local charity to donate to this winter, in honor of someone you love or simply for the cause? Here are some local nonprofits to check out:

Delicious local gifts

Give the gift of your time — and a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook yourself.

Hot, hot, hot Here are four of our favorite treats for October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Di Murini mastectomy lingerie — This line makes special mastectomy lingerie, from cozy PJs to sexy camisoles. Di Murini is all about embellishments and delicious fabrics, with practical features to meet post-surgery needs.

Vice of the month: Vampires!

The little-known film, “Shadow of the Vampire,” made in 2000, stars Willem Dafoe, John Malkovich and Carey Elwes. The premise is the making-of the classic movie “Noseferatu” in 1922 — with one major problem. The actor playing the vampire is actually a vampire. And, as such, takes the role of a lifetime way too seriously.

Our favorite back-to-school finds

For August, here are some great back-to-school finds — whether you are a student yourself or a mom getting ready to send off your kidlettes.

Hot, hot, hot: Here’s what we’re loving for July

We all know the frustrated feeling of standing in line, taking off your shoes, emptying your pockets and taking out your laptop. Finally, a company has designed a bag to take away this frustration.