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Chocolate Crisis
There is a crisis in the chocolate and cocoa industry which began in early January 2024. The annual cocoa bean crop came in the end of 2023 with a 25% deficit vs last year. As soon as the word got out – the market – which had been slowly climbing … Read More
Spicey Chocolate Raspberry cookies
Chocolate cookies with freeze dried raspberries and a touch of rye flour! Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (135g) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (53g) medium rye flour 1/3 cup (28g) Dutch-processed cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 11 tablespoons (155g) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at cool room temperature 2/3 … Read More
Easy Homemade Frozen Fudge Pops
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups dairy or non-dairy milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Combine the dry ingredients. Place 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon … Read More
Is it OK to Ship Chocolate today?
Most of us know that chocolate melts but we need to especially mindful when shipping chocolate.… Read More
Valrhona – the Rolls Royce of Chocolate
Valrhona: The “Rolls Royce” of Chocolate! Pastry chefs and chocolate fanatics alike will agree that Valrhona is the “Rolls Royce of chocolate.” Made with impeccably sourced ingredients and time-honored methods of production, Valrhona represents the best in its class. The name comes from the valley along the Rhone River in … Read More
Calling All Dog-Lovers!
La Belle Chocolat invites you to a Chocolate Fundraiser for the dogs! Friday, February 7, 2020 3:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:00 – 6:00pm Monday, February 10, 2020 3:00 – 6:00pm We will be hosting a Chocolate Bark tasting. Samples will be provided for several flavors of Chocolate … Read More
Don’t Call It Pink Chocolate
Available now! A breakthrough by a Swiss chocolate maker expands the industry’s hues beyond just dark, milk and white. By Isis Almeida and Corinne Gretler September 5, 2017, 7:07 AM EDT, 11:55 AM EDT Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s largest cocoa processor, has come up with the first new natural color for … Read More
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