In Focus returns with more local, Phoenix flare as we shine the chocolate spotlight on Zak’s Chocolate up in Scottsdale. Discover a chocolate experience unlike any other in the Phoenix area and beyond, as Zak’s owners, Maureen & Jim Elitzak, craft nearly everything in-house, including their own cacao butter!
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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…
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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.
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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!
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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…
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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…
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