Craft Chocolate

Melting chocolate may seem like a daunting task, but with the right techniques, you can easily master the art no matter what you need it for & what tools you …

From ancient Mesoamerica to the present day, chocolate has come a long way to reach global stardom. Every year, over 7 million metric tons of chocolate are consumed— but did …

Chocolate is one of life’s simple pleasures. If you’ve done any research into its stimulating properties, you’ve probably heard of theobromine, caffeine’s distant cousin. Theobromine is found primarily in cacao, and …

Cacao paste is increasingly popular due to its health advantages and versatility in culinary and baking applications. Hailed as the “food of the gods,” the cacao beans used to make …

The sheer joy of sipping a piping cup of hot chocolate on cold chilly nights is near universal. But you’ve probably learned by now that not all hot chocolates are …

Shipping chocolate in the mail involves paying attention to the same details as when storing chocolates. In whatever form you’re sending it, chocolate is considered a perishable good, and insufficient …

Craft chocolate is on the way up, and it’s not even close to plateauing. Almost anyone in the industry even just half a decade ago would have described craft chocolate, often …

Chocolate chips are a staple ingredient in many baked goods, just like eggs. But for those watching their sugar intake, finding tasty sugar-free chocolate chip brands can be a challenge. …

If you’ve never used one before, it may be intimidating to buy such a large quantity of chocolate for a chocolate fountain. Most machines need one to two pounds of …

I’ve heard it from dozens of makers— bars with have won awards sell better. It doesn’t matter that they only entered 3 bars out of their 12-bar lineup; one of …