Klara’s Coconut Macaroons were one of 109 Finalists selected by a national panel of specialty food professionals from 2,025 entries across 30 Awards categories. Although it was the original coconut macaroons that received the honor, here at Chocolate Connoisseur we’re a little more obsessed with…
Read MoreI’d like to take a moment here in honor of the amazing chocolate maker Mott Green, who tragically left us back in early June. Mott was accidentally electrocuted while…
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The NW Chocolate Festival 2013 will be two days of pure chocolate decadence. You will sample chocolate from the finest artisan chocolate and pastry makers, plus have opportunities to learn a great deal about its origins, processing, culinary explorations, and more…
Read MoreThis is the second from Chicago chocolatier Amy Peterson, more easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, including the trick for making Tuxedo Strawberries for a wedding or other formal occasion…
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If you’ve ever purchased a high quality chocolate bar at any health food store, from smaller retailers all the way up to the market giant, Whole Foods, then you’re likely familiar with the labels “USDA Organic” and “Fair Trade”. Many higher end chocolate bars proudly display both these labels on their wrappers, but what exactly defines Organic and Fair Trade, and are there any real product benefits inherent to these labels?
Read MoreStraight from the digital pages of Chocolate Connoisseur Magazine, this is the first in a series of How-To videos from chocolatier Amy Peterson. Here she gives you easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for making your own chocolate butterflies…
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