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A Fourth Type of Cacao
Criollo (Courtesy of Amano Artsian Chocolate) For what seems like years now, I’ve been writing about the three types of cacao that grows in the world – the Forastero, Criollo and the Trinitario. Today...
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Chocolate Basics: Theobroma cacao Varieties
Theobroma cacao Chocolate comes from the cocoa beans from the Theobroma cacao which can only be grown and produced fruit between 20º north and 20º south of the equator. This are is known as “the cocoa...
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Hotel Chocolat 66% Sambirano Valley by Chocolate Reviews
If truth be told, after Venezuela, Madagascar is my favourite origin of cocoa. The traditionally bright, red fruit, Cornish ice cream flavours that seem to be present in most chocolate from the island...
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From Bean to Bar Chocolate by Marcela De Vivo
I would like you all to welcome guest blogger Marcela De Vivo in her first post on something that’s been creating a big buzz in the chocolate world and that’s bean to bar chocolate. Image Courtesy of...
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Review: Magdalena’s 70% Cacao Bean Chocolates by Kris Kellens
Today I have the privilege to taste something truly special. After Marou, this chocolate from Madgalena’s is the second sample of Asian made chocolate I have tried so far. Cacao isn’t native to the...
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Willie’s Cacao – Las Trincheras 72% by Kris Kellens
Willie’s Cacao – Venezuelan Gold – Las Trincheras 72% (4 Stars) Today we go back to the real Willie Wonka of the Artisan Bean-to-Bar scene – Willie Harcourt-Cooze creates his magic with odd, vintage...
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