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Meso Cacao
Lake Yojoa is a beautiful place in Honduras where some great coffee is grown also. Tasting notes: the taste develops slowly–bright fruitiness with a hint of acidity on the tongue. Then the fruitiness becomes quite intense and stays right in the middle of your mouth, a little forward on the … Read More
Callebaut Chocolate
Callebaut Chocolate which is manufactured in Belgium is one of the most popular chocolates for professional and home chefs all over the world. It has become the standard against which all other cooking chocolates are judged. Each recipe is unique and is the result of Callebaut’s exclusive guarantee of constant … Read More
Callebaut Mini-Mix Crisp Pearls – Out of stock indefinitely..sorry! keep checking…
Sprinkle some chocolate love on top of your desserts & drinks! This new garnish is another item in the growing family of the Callebaut Crisp pearls…rice crunch covered in chocolate! These are a mini version of the pearls and are a mix of milk, white & dark mini pearls. These … Read More
What Physics Tells Us About Making the Perfect Chocolate
Like carbon, the treat can take on many crystalline forms, so a master chocolatier must know how to temper it in just the right way By Brian Handwerk smithsonian.com February 13, 2015 Working with chocolate is often called an art, and top chocolatiers can boast of many masterpieces. But the … Read More
Jack Fruit = Cocoa?
This Little-Known Waste Product could Provide a Chocolate Replacement By Dan Nosowitz March 2 2017 People’s love for chocolate remains strong—the global market has increased by 13 percent from 2010 to 2015—but supply fluctuates. Currently, with strong production in West Africa and Latin America, prices are at their lowest point … Read More
The dark side!
If you REALLY REALLY love dark chocolate – this program is for you!! We start with the “Chocolate Story” (where does chocolate come from and how is it made.) then we taste about 8 dark chocolates – ranging in cacao content from 40% – 90%! Featured chocolates are from many origins in South … Read More
Chocolate Chip Cookies -Adapted from Jacques Torres
There are MANY chocolate chip cookie recipes. This one has been adapted from the famous chef, Jacques Torres, who is a chocolate guru! … Read More
Valrhona Chocolate Company
This small manufacturer is in a small town in the Rhone valley – wine country! A symbiotic relationship where both look to the “grands crus” for their premium products.… Read More