Toffee & Coffee 72% Dark by Mirzam Chocolate
This Toffee & Coffee 72% Dark by @mirzamchocolate is another flavor home run, no surprise there! The nose has slightly earthy notes […]
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Cru Sauvage 68% by Sweet 55
I was delighted to find this 68% Cru Sauvage (Wild Cacao Bolivia) in my local Bay Area chocolate shop @sweet55swiss – as
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Big Daddy from Theo Chocolate
I’m really savoring these last treats from @theochocolate : the signature and beloved “Big Daddy”- think gourmet s’more square but with caramel!
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Last Taste of Theo Chocolate Truffles
“Taste” with me this final experience of @theochocolate confections from their factory store kitchen in Seattle. When their sale to a larger
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Theo Chocolate Memorabilia
My friend @mquinnaud was gracious enough to pick me up some last-chance merch and chocolate from @theochocolate now-closed Seattle factory store earlier this month.
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Feb 2025 Private Chocolate Tasting
My chocolate tasting from earlier this month was a huge success- I had significantly more attendees than anticipated, which was
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Prepping for a Private Tasting
Getting ready to do a private Chocolate tasting tonight. I’m so excited- it’s so much FUN to talk about Chocolate
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Anamalai India 70% dark by Solstice Chocolate
Savoring this Anamalai India 70% dark by the now defunct @solsticechocolateIt’s bittersweet (pun intended??) to unwrap and nibble this bar, knowing
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Lavender & Maple 70% Dark by The Organic House
Lavender & Maple 70% in Philippines Bon Bulak by @theorganichouse.ca I think it’s an interesting idea to put flavor inclusions into
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Rio Jururá 70% Dark by Luisa Abram
Luisa Abram Rio Jururá 70% Dark This rare and genetically unique cacao features prominently in @unrealrowanjacobsen new book Wild Chocolate.Having enjoyed @luisaabram ‘s Juruá
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Jamaican Thyme & Orange Peel by Likkle More
In January I need a little reminder of warmer times and places. Enter: this rollicking taste of Jamaica via @likklemore.chocolate Jamaican Thyme
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Haiti 70% Dark by Palette De Bine
Haiti 70% Dark by @palettedebine The beautiful package illustration is giving winter, but those Haitian beans are giving the coziness inside
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Brûlée Cups by Feve Artisan Chocolatier
Okay, these are some truly elevated nut butter cups! I was gifted this lovely box by @fevechocolates of their new Brûlée Cups
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Interesting Chocolate Quotes
An interesting and entertaining pair of quotes on Chocolate, both from 18th Century European doctors. They had VERY different opinions
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“The True History of Chocolate” by Sophie & Michael Coe – part 2
Fun facts part 2! From “The True History of Chocolate” by Sophie & Michael Coe, 3rd Ed. 2013. Including how
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“The True History of Chocolate” by Sophie & Michael Coe – part 1
In the spirit of 2024 Wrapped, I wanted to share my insights and favorite fun facts from my chocolate-related reading
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Chocolate tidings for Christmas
Chocolate tidings for Christmas- I can nibble and nosh while reading more about cacao history and geography! Thanks to friends
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Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh 72% Dark by Chocolarder
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! This genius bar from @thechocolarder is perfect for a traditional Christmas celebration, with its inclusions of
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