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Job Application

Deb Morris December 6, 2024Employment, Uncategorized

Love chocolate? Looking for a new opportunity? Please fill out our employment application. We may not always have a position available, but we’ll keep the info on file for when …

Job Application

barkeater January 24, 2024Employment

Please print this application, fill it out, and drop it off at our Factory Store at 3235 State Route 28 North Creek, NY. You may also scan it and email …

wall mounted number 18 on blue wall. Cake, candles, party hats on table

We’re 18!

Deb Morris June 24, 2026Adirondacks, Contest, Cool, Events, Food, Fun, News, North Creek NY

This year marks the 18th Anniversary of Barkeater Chocolates. We’re hosting a celebration (customer appreciation day) on Saturday, July 11th at our store during regular store hours (10:00-5:00). Visit our …

Would you pay $199 for an exclusive membership into the Chocolate of the Month Club that links all your apps and personal data?

Deb Morris April 3, 2026April Fools Day

#aprilfoolsday

broken up pieces of milk chocolate with pistachios, an orange, and vanilla bean on a wood slab

NEW PRODUCT CONTEST WINNER

Deb Morris November 4, 2025Adirondacks, Blog, Chocolate, Contest, Fun, Holiday, North Creek NY, Recipes

The winner has been decided and now you can purchase a pouch of Anna’s Blue Bird Day Bark. This delicious bark’s recipe was submitted by Anna, and it won all …

The History of Halloween and Chocolate: How a Spooky Tradition Became Sweet

Deb Morris September 29, 2025Blog, Chocolate, Halloween

From Ancient Rituals to Modern Trick-or-Treating Halloween’s roots go back more than 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to …

Boxes of chocolates ready for shipping at Barkeater Chocolates facility.

About Shipping Fees

Deb Morris September 17, 2025Blog, Chocolate, Shipping

We’re living in an Amazon Prime world. Big retailers often offer free shipping on everything from vacuum cleaner bags to vacuum cleaners. That might lead to the question, “If those …

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Hawaii’s Cacao Industry (Where in the World Does Cacao Grow – Part 2)

Deb Morris August 28, 2025Blog, Cacao Production, Chocolate, Chocolate Facts, food facts

When we posted about the growing regions of cacao (Where in the World Does Cacao Grow?), we focused on the major growing hubs in the world with barely a mention …

graphic showing a human body with antioxidants and free radicals fighting each other

What are Free Radicals and How Might They Hurt Our Bodies?

Deb Morris July 2, 2025Blog, Chocolate, Chocolate Facts, Food, food facts, Health

What Are Free Radicals? Think of free radicals like little troublemakers in your body. They’re unstable molecules that can damage your cells over time. Your body naturally produces them as …

Sweet Summer Shipping Tips

Deb Morris June 10, 2025Blog, Chocolate, Independence Day, Seasons

We love summer! But summer doesn’t always love chocolate.

Finished chocolate cake with piped edges

Citrus Surprise Layer Cake

Deb Morris June 9, 2025Blog, Food, Recipes

Barkeater Chocolates’ Citrus Surprise Layer Cake Bottom Layer (Crust) ½ c. softened butter 1 c. sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 c. cocoa powder ½ c. flour Preheat …

Map without words highlighting cacao growing regions

Where in the World Does Cacao Grow? A Global Guide to the Home of Chocolate

Deb Morris May 6, 2025Blog, Cacao Production, Chocolate, Chocolate Facts, Food, food facts

Chocolate lovers can thank the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) for their sweet treats. Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America (kudos to the Maya and Aztecs for …

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