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Crunchy Cassava 70% Dark by Definite Chocolate

Leave a Comment / 70%, Cassava, Dark Chocolate, Dominican Republic, Salt/Sea Salt / Lexie Carroll

Crunchy Cassava 70% Öko-Caribe DR by @definitechocolate This bar is my new favorite go-to snack- it’s a great pairing of terroir […]

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Papua New Guinea Markham Plantation 69% dark (2014 Reserve) by Fresco Chocolate

Leave a Comment / 69%, Dark Chocolate, Fruity, Papua New Guinea, Woody / Lexie Carroll

Papua New Guinea Markham Plantation 69% dark (2014 Reserve) by @frescochocolate This is a very limited run of bars made from

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Sorrel Comparison

Leave a Comment / Sorrel / Lexie Carroll

Comparing these bars was really interesting: they share a unique flavor component (sorrel/hibiscus) and yet they’re so different!The creamy white

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Jamaican Sorrel (Spiced) 70% Dark by Likkle More Chocolate

Leave a Comment / 70%, Dark Chocolate, Jamaica, Sorrel / Lexie Carroll

Jamaican Sorrel (Spiced) 70% Dark by @likklemore.chocolate Because sorrel (hibiscus 🌺) is combined with warming spices to create a very popular

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Sorrel White Chocolate 51% by One One Cacao

Leave a Comment / 51%, Jamaica, Sorrel, White Chocolate / Lexie Carroll

Sorrel White Chocolate 51% by @oneonecacao This vegan white chocolate surprises you when you unwrap it because the high amount of

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“Private Reserve” Ucayali Peru 70% by Letterpress

Leave a Comment / 70%, Dark Chocolate, Fruity, Peru, Woody / Lexie Carroll

Sharing my favorite bar from @letterpresschocolate – “Private Reserve” Ucayali Peru 70%. Exceptionally mild warm woody and soft mocha notes hit the

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Last Shipment from Letterpress

Leave a Comment / Extinct Chocolates / Lexie Carroll

Bittersweet Unboxing The Last of Its Kind It was truly bittersweet unboxing this last shipment from @letterpresschocolate as they’re closing their doors.

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Toffee & Coffee 72% Dark by Mirzam Chocolate

Leave a Comment / 72%, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Tanzania, Toffee / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / 68%, Bay Area Chocolate Shops, Bolivia, Dark Chocolate / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / Confection, Extinct Chocolates, Seattle Shops / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / Extinct Chocolates, Seattle Shops / Lexie Carroll

“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

Leave a Comment / Deep Thoughts / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / Tastings / Lexie Carroll

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

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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

Leave a Comment / 70%, Dark Chocolate, Extinct Chocolates, Fruity, India, Spice / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / 70%, Dark Chocolate, Lavender, Maple Sugar, Philippines / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / 70%, Brazil, Dark Chocolate, Floral, Fruity / Lexie Carroll

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

Leave a Comment / 70%, Dark Chocolate, Jamaica, Orange, Thyme / Lexie Carroll

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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