Tag Archive: Raaka
Raaka First Nibs
April 30, 2020
Last week I started talking about the chocolates I’ve been eating during my time of “safer at home.” I hope you were able to find or make stuffed dates covered in chocolate. Or, if not, had something equally fruity and delicious (chocolate covered strawberries or apricots comes to mind!).
So, what am I eating today? Right now I’m enjoying the last of my First Nibs selection from Raaka.
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!
Raaka Virgin Chocolate – Yacón Root
April 3, 2018
Let’s gets this out of the way first….what is yacón root?? And more importantly, why would I eat chocolate made with it?
Raaka Virgin Chocolate – Maple and Nibs
March 27, 2018
Last week I wrote about my experience with a virgin chocolate bar. For those of you that read my blog, you’re welcome for the double entendre. For those of you who didn’t – get your mind out of the gutter!
To recap, for the previous post I tried a Raaka 82% Bourbon cask aged Tanzanian virgin (as in unroasted) chocolate bar. Absolutely delicious!
Today’s tasty treat will be another Raaka production...
Raaka Virgin Chocolate – Bourbon Cask Aged
March 21, 2018
Virgin chocolate. Bourbon cask aged. Tanzania. 82% cacao. Good Food awards winner.
Okay, this has my attention. But wait, what’s virgin chocolate? And, what’s this about - aged in bourbon casks?