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Review – Holy Cow Chocolate – India Monsoon and Dry – 85% (****1/2)

Posted on November 11November 11 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Chocolate. It is and remains a wonderful thing. And what we have on the table today, makes it even far more stunning than I ever imagined. It doesn’t happen often that a chocolate maker shows you just how minute differences in the growth circumstances of the cocoa bean, can result in a very […]

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Review: To’ak – Mini bar selection (*****)

Posted on May 24May 25 by KrisKellens

Dear reader, brace yourself, get a drink and settle in. This review will be slightly longer than my normal ones. Not often does one sample a complete tasting session in a single box. The Creator: There are times whey you are thrilled when you discover a new chocolate bar. And there are times you are […]

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Review: Definite Chocolate – Dominican Republic – Öko Caribe 80% (*****)

Posted on April 5April 6 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Finding a chocolate brand you haven’t heared of before is always exciting. Especially if they offer bars from an origin like Dominican Republic. Next to my first love, the Madagascan origin, I have become very fond of Caribbean cocoa, as they often offer lush tropical, warm flavors. Doing a little research about Definite, […]

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Review: Momotombo – Nicaragua Waslala 70% (****1/2) and Santos Palma Siuna 70% (****)

Posted on January 3January 3 by KrisKellens

The Creator: I’m proud to be able to introduce a new chocolate maker on my site today. At the end of 2020, I was contacted by the Italian wholesaler promoting Fabrica de Chocolate Momotombo in Europe. I was asked if I was interested in discovering the products made by this Nicaragua based chocolate maker. It […]

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Review: Van Dender – Venezuela Milk 44% & Vietnam 80% (**)

Posted on December 6November 20 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Herman Van Dender is a well established name in the Belgian pastry and chocolate world. Herman took over his dad’s chocolate atelier in 1988 and has done numerous internships and specific trainings all over the world. By now, Vandender is a official supplier to the Belgium Royal Court and is one of the […]

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Review: Mike&Becky – Fruity Kerala – 70% (****)

Posted on November 22November 22 by KrisKellens

The Creator: It is a difficult time for everybody. Our world is in a deep crisis. It is hard for people to get together, everybody is constantly on high alert about their health and traveling is nearly impossible as Covid keeps causing havoc around the globe. Luckily we can still turn to things that make […]

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Review: Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé – Mexico – 73% (*****)

Posted on May 3May 3 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé – it’s a bit of a tongue twister during my tastings, yet always a favorite amongst the participants. This Hungarian chocolate maker is very recognizable in the chocolate world. You’ll spot them immediately in stores due to their unique style. More than once I’m asked if I really am about to […]

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Review: Chocolate Tree – Maya Mountain, Belize 75% (*****)

Posted on February 28February 28 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Finally some time at hands, I admired my kingdom. I rose from my throne and commanded: bring me a fine chocolate! My cat lifted its head with an annoyed expression, yawned and went back to sleep. So I had to walk to the cupboard myself to see what treasures remained to be discovered. […]

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Review: Mi Joya – Cameroon 72% (****)

Posted on October 27October 27 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Ah, autumn. The days are getting shorter, leaves and temperatures start dropping. Time to meet up with my old pall chocolate. It has been some time since I last had a chance to sit down to do a proper tasting. Opening my storage box I’m welcomed by amazing smells, exciting end yet so […]

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Review: Benns Chocolate – India Anaimalai 72% (****)

Posted on May 19May 19 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Benns Chocolate is a brand I discovered during the Chocoa Event in Amsterdam earlier this year. Their booth seems very similar to all the others, but what they had on display is where they made a difference. Even after a full day of sampling chocolate and having a tired palate, their chocolate twinkled […]

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