The quick answer to the question, “is chocolate addictive?” is: yes; humans can become addicted to anything. In fact, there are different levels of addiction to define the intensity of …
The Adirondacks: First Use of the Word “Vacation”
Summer is a full go now – we’re at the peak and people are ready to use all that acquired vacation time! Who cares about jacked up summer prices at …
Summer Safety in the ADK
Summer is here and the sun isn’t playing this year! It’s no surprise that after a year stuck indoors, people are trampling each other to get to the Adirondack lakes …
Quiz: How Much Do You Love Chocolate?
Do you eat chocolate occasionally? Do you love the taste of chocolate? Do you know everything about chocolate? Can you tell the brand of chocolate just by the scent? Do …
It Started With a Door, the Sound of Footsteps & Loud Repetitive Banging
And developed into so much more. In 2013, Barkeater Chocolates relocated into the building where we currently make and sell our chocolates treats. Purchased from a well known local family, …
Independence Day Myths & Facts
After a year in lockdown, people are itching to celebrate and socialize, especially as summer kicks off. The Fourth of July, which falls on a Sunday this year, is a …
Chocolate is Now a Controlled Substance
The FDA (Fake Department of Administration) has recently announced the newest controlled substance: chocolate. The highly addictive and delicious treat will only be available at pharmacies with a prescription from …
You say “truffle” and I say “bon bon” One of us is wrong.
There’s no denying chocolate has come a long way since it was first used as currency and liquid gold. Nowadays, we have endless types of chocolates in different shapes, flavors …
What’s the Deal with Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a fairly new holiday in the United States, having only been around officially for less than fifty years! In fact, Fathers Day wasn’t even recognized as a …
How Many Chocolatiers Does it Take to Make a Truffle?
We at Barkeater Chocolates are proud of the high quality chocolate we handmake and sell. Just one truffle weighs .6 ounces, but the amount of work that goes into it …