Farewell to Mott Green
I’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 Northwest Chocolate Festival Sept 21-22, 2013
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 MoreHow To Make Your Own Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This 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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Fair Trade, Fair Chocolate
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 MoreCreate Your Own Chocolate Butterflies
Straight 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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