Experiences in the world of fine chocolate
Maison Pralus was one of the companies who opened my eyes for good chocolate. Several years ago their Dominican bar overwhelmed me with massive amounts of unexpected flavors and instantly made me fall in love with origin chocolate. The Pralus line up probably is one of the best available brands who make exciting chocolate. I […]
Continue ReadingIt’s funny how things can work out. I’ve reviewed this chocolate a week ago, did the photography, the tasting session and sat down to write my new article. All I needed to do was to publish it on my blog. But due to a very busy family life, I didn’t get around to it before […]
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 ReadingEver since I’m into fine chocolate, there are countless other food groups that catch my attention. One of them is dried fruits and nuts. Everyone knows how almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts and raisins taste as you can buy them in every supermarket. But only when you taste fresh, in house roasted nuts of premium quality, […]
Continue ReadingAnyone who stumbles on my site or follows me, will know I tend to focus on single origin chocolate created by bean-to-bar producers. However, chocolate is so much more. Filled chocolates form a entire world on their own. They are produced by an abundant amount of chocolatiers, trying to capture the attention of the public. […]
Continue ReadingThis is not a true review. Actually, this bar falls out of the bean-to-bar chocolates I talk about on this site. Mainly because I noticed on the website of Steiner & Kovarik they use Barry Callebaut chocolate to produce their bars, making them a fondeur instead of a chocolate maker. This bar was a gift […]
Continue ReadingKnowing people that know people is worth a lot! Every now and then I receive a surprise delivery of Republica Del Cacao bars. These bars aren’t easy to get my hands on in my part of the woods, so I’m very grateful they appear every now and then through people that travel to South America. […]
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 ReadingPotomac. Until a year ago, this name would mainly remind me of a river in Washington America. Today it is a name of a chocolate maker who’s products I was dying to try! I was very excited do discover some of their bars in a package I received recently. Made from nothing but the bare […]
Continue ReadingMilk chocolate. It is loved by almost every kid for its lush creamy feel and heavy sweetness. I simply adored the stuff as a kid. Even many adults prefer it over high percentage dark chocolate, until they step away from mass-market industrial chocolate bars that are just way to bland and bitter. Fine, bean-to-bar made […]
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