Eric Battersby: Publisher / Editor-In-Chief

July 2018 Issue Preview

Posted by Eric Battersby | Jul 30, 2018 | Issue Previews |

Here for your July 2018 issue of Chocolate Connoisseur Magazine, In Focus returns from the Valley of the Sun to shine the spotlight on Zak’s Chocolate in Scottsdale… David Menkes and Jeff Shepherd step back into the hotseat for Ask a Chocolate Expert… Ghana steps up its deforestation prevention efforts in Chocolate News… Jim Elitzak of the aforementioned Zak’s Chocolate talks you through their very own Chocolate Discs recipe, Victoria Cooksey finishes her Chocolate One-on-One interview with Shawn Askinosie, and more…

Chocolate Connoisseur Favorites Coffee Mugs

Posted by Eric Battersby | Jul 23, 2018 | Chocolate Offers, July 2018 Issue, July 2018 Issue Previews |

During our summer chocolate-shipping hiatus, we’re celebrating our first two Chocolate Connoisseur Favorite Award winners from 2017 — LetterPress Chocolate and Elements Truffles. With this first-of-its-kind offer, we’re also kicking off our own line of fun products and swag for chocolate lovers and fans of Chocolate Connoisseur Magazine.

Chocolate Songs of Summer Playlist

Posted by Eric Battersby | Jun 29, 2018 | Chocolate Channel, June 2018 Issue Previews |

Chocolate songs of summer… in an uber-energized, revamped version of last Fall’s Chocolate Channel, this time we focus exclusively on the uplifiting summer vibe, but with songs tied to chocolate in one way or another. Kick your summer off right with these fun chocolate songs!

June 2018 Issue Preview

Posted by Eric Battersby | Jun 27, 2018 | Issue Previews |

Here in June 2018, Chocolate Connoisseur Magazine takes you one-on-one with Shawn Askinosie… brings back On the Chocolate Regular with an inside look at Alter Eco… delivers the news on FINE & RAW, new chocolate quinoa, and the passing of Anthony Bourdain… showcases not one but two delectable Alter Eco recipes, shares the ultimate Chocolate Songs of Summer playlist, and more…

Chocolate, Cadmium, and Lead?

Posted by Eric Battersby | May 31, 2018 | May 2018 Issue Previews, The Healthy Bean |

Chocolate cadmium? We always love diving into the positive health effects stemming from our favorite food, but we’d also be remiss to not mention any health concerns in the chocolate world as well. Ironically, as chocolate connoisseurs, the possible health danger we’re discussing today actually puts us more at risk, not less, so it’s very important that you pay attention to this article…

May 2018 Issue Preview

Posted by Eric Battersby | May 30, 2018 | Issue Previews |

The May 2018 issue takes you in depth on the chocolate, cadmium, and lead issue… brings you front and center with Firefly’s Jonas Ketterle… delivers Terroir Chocolate’s favorite chocolate sauce recipe… reports on the giant chocolate spill on Poland, a chocolate castle created for the Royal Wedding, and much more…