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 …
Where in the World Does Cacao Grow? A Global Guide to the Home of Chocolate
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 …
The Sweet Science of Chocolate: How Barkeater Chocolates Turns Couverture into Bliss
Ever wonder how Barkeater Chocolates crafts our ridiculously delicious truffles, caramels, and bars? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t involve roasting beans in a cauldron or hiking through cacao forests (though that …
Hawaii’s Little Secret
Hawaii: The Sweet Secret of North America’s Cacao Production When we think of chocolate, our minds wander to the lush rainforests of Central and South America or the tropical landscapes …