Most of my trip planning routine is making lists and executing them, and this was especially true when planning my 3 week Cuba itinerary. I placed a focus on what to bring & where to go within the country, then getting more specific. I actually …
Latin America
*Fruition Chocolate Wild Bolivia 74%
Bar: Wild Bolivia 74% Maker: Fruition Chocolate (New York, USA) Price: $14.50/60g (The Chocolate House in DC) Overall Rating: 6.5/10 Munch Factor: 8/10 Ingredients: Cacao Beans and Cane Sugar.Appearance: rather dark brown, as expected in …
*Harper Macaw Atlantic Forest 74%
Bar: Atlantic Forest 74% Maker: Harper Macaw (Washington D.C., USA) Price: $10.75/60g (The Chocolate House) Overall Rating: 6.5/10 Munch Factor: 4/10 Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans and Organic Cane Sugar.Appearance: beautifully stylized, …
*French Broad Chocolate Guatemala 73%
Bar: Guatemala 73% (Cacao Verapaz) Maker: French Broad Chocolate (Asheville, NC, USA) Price: $9/60g (Direct From Maker) Overall Rating: 8/10 Munch Factor: 6/10 Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Sugar.Appearance: …
*Pump Street Bakery Sourdough & Sea Salt 66%
Bar: Sourdough & Sea Salt 66%, Costa Rica Maker: Pump Street Bakery (Orford, Suffolk, England) Price: $14/70g (The Meadow in NYC) Overall Rating: 9/10 Munch Factor: 7/10 Ingredients: Cocoa Beans, Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Breadcrumbs …
*Ranger Chocolate Peru 80%
Bar: Peru 80% Maker: Ranger Chocolate (Portland, OR, USA) Price: $2/7g (The Meadow in NYC) Overall Rating: 9.5/10 Munch Factor: 8/10 Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans and Organic Cane Sugar.Appearance: Plain dark brown square mold with a …
Belize Chocolate Festival: More Than Cacao
One month ago to the day, I was jamming out on the lawn of a lodge in southern Belize, trying to dance to the native Garífuna music without making a complete fool of myself.That first night of the Belize chocolate festival there was a wine and …
*French Broad Chocolate Coffee 70%
Bar: Coffee 70% Maker: French Broad Chocolate (Asheville, NC, USA) Price: $9/60g (Direct From Maker) Overall Rating: 6/10 Munch Factor: 6/10 Ingredients: Cacao, Organic Sugar, Mountain Air Roasting coffee.Appearance: Very dark brown, a color …
Belize Itinerary: 10 Days (On A Budget)
Now that I've left Belize and have been in Mexico for a few weeks, it's time to look back at how I spent me 10 days in Belize. If anyone is looking to pass some time in Belize, this is for you.Keep in mind that this is my vacation budget, as well, …
*Maraná Chocolate Piura 80%
Bar: Piura 80% Maker: Maraná Chocolate (Lima, Peru) Price: $6.50/70g (La Esquina Verde in Lima) Overall Rating: 9.5/10 Munch Factor: 6/10 Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Sugar.Appearance: A beautiful light …
