April 18, 2022

Are edible coffee products becoming more popular?

For obvious reasons, most people around the world think of coffee first and foremost as a beverage. But what about using it to flavour food?...

April 1, 2019

Is Producing Fine Cacao Worth It?

In a small village on the shore of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, I recently purchased a pound of cacao beans from a local vendor. They cost...

November 13, 2018

What’s The Difference Between Cacao & Cocoa?

Is it cacao or cocoa? Depending on where you are and what kind of chocolate you buy, you may see one of these words more...

January 11, 2018

Sweet Treats: How Is Fine Chocolate Made?

Whether it’s a delicious 80% Ghanan dark chocolate, a vanilla-infused Peruvian chocolate bonbon, or even a specialty hot cocoa, your favorite sweet treat begins life...

December 13, 2017

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: What Does This Label Really Mean?

Countless artisanal chocolate bars bear the label “bean to bar”. Chocolatiers will proudly point to it as a sign of quality. But what does it...