Not all chocolate is made in a factory, and not all the Willy Wonkas of the world are old white men. Some of them don't even make chocolate. So who are these mysterious Charlie Buckets, who barely remember a world before "fine chocolate" and "cacao" …
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19 Cacao Brands To Look Out For In 2019
The end of the year is when most of us spend extra time with our families and relax after a long year. We look forward to the events the new year will bring, and enjoy life while it's slow for a change. In celebration of coming together and looking …
The 12 Rising Stars of Craft Chocolate
To whomever actually reads the introduction, in many ways this is a list of places I want to travel to in the near future (a few of which I've already been to). But this is mostly an article for you, the reader, who visits this site for insight into …
Why Travel For Chocolate?
For some people (like yours truly), finding amazing chocolate in surprising places is reason enough to travel. But traveling for chocolate is not as simple as going to a different country to buy a Cadbury cream egg. In fact, despite the name, …
17 Surprising Chocolate Travel Destinations Around The World
Not everyone can afford to make it to Paris, but most everyone has an ongoing (and at times unhealthy) relationship with chocolate. Mine started long before I can even remember, and shows no signs of stopping. Unfortunately, my next Paris getaway is …
All About Cacao Pulp: Where to Find Cacao Liquor Around the World
I'll never forget my first taste of fresh cacao, sour and floral and so much sweeter than I had anticipated. I was so surprised at the bitterness that leaked out when I bit down, that I nearly spit it out. I'd been reviewing bean-to-bar …
Cacao Brands: The Next Big Chocolate Trend
Cacao has carved out a variety of unique identities. It didn't happen overnight, and in fact, the idea has been floating around the industry for several years now. But without a long history of unique origin (like in wine), or strong public …
How Growing Craft Chocolate Changes The World
Do you know the lifespan of your taste buds? They're the little bumpy bits protruding from the surface of your tongue. You use them every day; it might seem like they grow with you. But they actually only stick around for about 10-14 days before they …
Budget for Volunteering in Rural Peru
Are you thinking of volunteering in South America? Why not volunteer in rural Peru? The options for improving your Spanish and immersing yourself in a unique culture are endless, and on top of all that, it can cost as little as $300USD per …
Robbery in Gringolandia
The strangest thing is that I was thinking, right before it happened, that I should have tried harder to convince my parents to come to dinner with me. They should probably eat again, and it's dangerous to be out alone at night. So here I recount a …
