Tag Archive: chocolate tasting
The Best Fall Chocolate Flavor Pairings
October 6, 2026
Fall is the perfect season for chocolate. As the weather gets cooler, we naturally start reaching for richer desserts, warm drinks, and cozy flavors. Chocolate already has a deep, comforting taste, but pairing it with the right fall ingredients can make it even better.
How Chocolate Brings Comfort and Warmth to Cold Fall Days
September 29, 2026
Fall has a special kind of feeling. The air gets cooler, the days become shorter, and people start reaching for cozy sweaters and warm blankets. It is also the perfect time to enjoy something sweet and comforting: chocolate.
Chocolate and Coffee Pairings for Beginners
September 22, 2026
Chocolate and coffee are two simple pleasures that become even better when enjoyed together. Their rich flavors can complement each other in surprising ways, but you do not need to be a coffee expert or a chocolate connoisseur to enjoy a good pairing.
How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party Like a Pro
September 8, 2026
Chocolate tasting parties are a fun way to turn an ordinary get-together into something a little more special. You do not need to be a chocolate expert or spend a fortune to host one. With a few good chocolates, simple snacks, and a relaxed setup, you can create an evening your guests will remember.
Chocolate Gift Basket and Tasting
August 26, 2019
On occasion I get asked to donate my time and expertise to lead a local “Chocolate Tasting” class/event (or a Chocolate and Wine pairing event!) for a fundraiser, silent auction, or raffle. I always donate and, oddly enough, even when someone buys it or receives it, very few winners take me up on it.
My most recent idea was to create a gift basket – or “chocolate kit” if you will - containing all the chocolates that would be needed for a tasting event. I also included a brief but detailed explanation of how I would conduct the tasting using the materials provided.
And it worked!
World of Chocolate Museum & Café – Orlando
December 20, 2017
The day we left Orlando from my very productive and fun business trip, we said goodbye to Disney World and headed out for one last adventure – a visit to the World of Chocolate Museum & Café.
Years ago, while working for a large chocolate manufacturer, I visited a chocolate company that had a great collection of old chocolate packaging and advertising. There were hundreds of antique tins, boxes, molds, and posters of chocolate and cocoa production from the early days through modern times. That’s what came to mind when I first heard that there was a chocolate museum in Orlando.