Experiences in the world of fine chocolate
The Creator: Today we take a plunge in the European chocolate scene. Many nations have been represented on this site so far, yet Germany hasn’t been featured too often. Though chocolate is a big thing in the land of premium cars and large beers, it is not the country most people will think about when […]
Continue ReadingSo long, Oh Summer, thou enemy of all things chocolate. Now the tropical temperatures have subdued, it is time to welcome autumn. High season for good chocolate. Shops proudly show their new collections, chocolate can be transported without the risk of melting and chocolate events pop up all over the globe. From the Northwest Chocolate […]
Continue ReadingBecause to much of our delicious treats would kill our beloved dog Scout. Hence the explanation why Dead Dog Chocolate is the name of the company of Damaris and Katelyn. Heavily influenced by the authentic way of Mexican chocolate making, they are based in Denver, Colorado USA and are part of the blooming American bean-to-bar […]
Continue ReadingEven National and European elections in Belgium won’t keep me away from things that really matter and actually bring people together, despite difference in nationality. Single Origin Chocolate! Time for another review! Today we visit Canada once more. My bag of treats from over the pond isn’t empty yet. Not by far! Hummingbird states on […]
Continue ReadingChocolate… it’s a funny thing. Almost everybody loves it, almost everybody eats it, everybody has heard of it, but so few people really know the real deal. Look at me, I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m just getting to know true chocolate. But hey, this keeps life interesting, doesn’t it? Last week I was commissioning […]
Continue ReadingMaking chocolate, one would think it is just a matter of mixing the right ingredients to get a good result. Less is true, actually it is a complex process consisting of several steps and each of these steps has a great influence on the taste of the final product. Two major steps in the production […]
Continue ReadingMy voyage through the wonderful world of fine chocolate happens most of the time on the World Wide Web! It’s amazing how many passionate people are out there trying to inform whoever is interested about the wonderful chocolates out there. On Facebook, you’ll find nearly every small batch single origin chocolate makers and they are […]
Continue ReadingA double review on my first Single Origin Chocolates… Menakao – 72% (****) Bean: not noted Origin: Sambirano region – Madagascar Production: Chocolaterie Cinagra SA – Madagascar Price paid: 4,90/75g Aroma: lots of cacao and touches of fruit The small pieces are lighter brown than expected and a little coarse in the mouth. Almost instantly […]
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