Tag Archive: cacao
Is Chocolate Vegan? A Quick Guide To Vegan Chocolate
July 19, 2022
My favorite thing about chocolate is that it’s always in season! Whether there is a special occasion or I’m just feeling blue, it can easily make the day better. And with all the types of chocolate in the market right now, is there really a vegan chocolate?
Happy World Chocolate Day! How It Started and How To Celebrate
July 12, 2022
Ahh my favorite day… Every year on July 7, to honor the art of chocolate making, the World Chocolate Day is celebrated. And what’s the best way to enjoy it? Indulging in our favorite treats without guilt, of course!
Cacao Trees and The Chocolate Climate
March 29, 2022
Ever wonder why chocolate is only produced in some parts of the world? What’s interesting is that cacao trees only flourish in the “cocoa belt”.
Traditional Hot Chocolate Recipe Using Tablea
March 22, 2022
It may probably come as no surprise that I love chocolates… in every form. However, hot chocolate has always had a special spot in my chocolate lover heart. I especially fall for that extra thick and rich hot chocolate! And so I wondered, why not just make my own?
Ways To Incorporate Dark Chocolate In Your Daily Diet
March 8, 2022
Going on a diet and cutting out sweets is incredibly hard when you are a chocolate lover… If you are cutting some calorie intake, then you are surely trying to get as far as you can from desserts. Looking for more ways to incorporate dark chocolate in your daily diet? Continue reading for some tips!
Cacao In The Philippines – The Birth Of Tsokolate
February 21, 2022
Ever wonder how chocolate was discovered in your country?
Chocolates originated from the tropical rainforests of Central America, were discovered by the Europeans, and were introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards. Since then, the country has developed its love affair with chocolates especially due to the country’s competitive advantage in location and climate.
Cacao de El Salvador – Part 4 (Xocolatísimo)
December 15, 2019
Continuing the El Salvador chocolate experience, the first thing I noticed as I walked into Xocolatísimo chocolate shop was an impressive looking arrangement of colorfully packaged chocolate bars covering almost the entire back wall.
Cacao de El Salvador – Part 3 (JEZ Chocolate)
November 27, 2019
Typically, cacao is grown in one part of the world while chocolate is manufactured and consumed in another. If you live in the United States, chances are the chocolate you’re eating is made from cacao gown in Africa or South America even though it was made in Switzerland or Pennsylvania.
Although it is rare, there are exceptions to this situation. In El Salvador, for example, chocolate shops are crafting chocolate bars, truffles, and hot cocoa drinks from the cacao grown in El Salvador. Sometimes, the business owner grows the cacao too.
Cacao de El Salvador – Part 2
October 23, 2019
A couple months ago I traveled to El Salvador to learn more about how reviving a traditional and ancient agricultural practice can generate income through sustainable environmental and economical development. What on earth am I talking about? Something near and dear to my heart. The Food of the Gods – el Cacao!
I begin at the beginning, following a community of farmers through the process of growing, harvesting, and preparing cacao beans for market...
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Passport
February 6, 2017
This blog post marks the beginning of my series on single-origin chocolates from Trader Joe’s Chocolate Passport variety pack.
Each week I will review one of these country of origin chocolates: Peru 60%, Ecuador 66%, Ghana 70%, Venezuela 70%, Dominican Republic 70%, Papua New Guinea 70%, Sao Tome 70%, and Tanzania 73%.