If it looks like chocolate, it must be chocolate. Right? Definitely wrong. Truth is, much of the cheap, overly sweet chocolate on the market today is actually compound chocolate. So …
What is Fair Trade?
Fair Trade is another term that consumers have seen on a growing number of products over the last two decades. You will find this especially true on coffee and chocolate. …
Expiration Dates. Fact or Fiction?
Obviously, expiration dates say a lot about age & shelf life of the food you are purchasing. When it comes to meat and dairy, we can all agree that they’re …
You Say Tomato, I say Tomato
What’s the difference between cacao (pronounced kah-kow) and cocoa? Most people believe they are interchangeable and thus, there’s no difference at all. But that’s not exactly true. The cacao tree …
Groovy Retro Products at Anniversary Celebration
Well, OK…maybe Groovy dates a little too far back. On June 9, from 11-5, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary at the Barkeater Chocolates Factory Store. Some products that went into …
10th Anniversary Lineup at Factory Store
Here are just a few more things we’re working on for our 10th Anniversary Celebration on June 9: Starting at 11:00am: Ceremonial Chocolate Cake Slicing – get your slice of …
Area Eateries Help Barkeater Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Here’s the first bit of information on our 10th anniversary celebration slated for Saturday, June 9 in North Creek!! We are so happy to have area eateries celebrating our 10th …
Factory Store Changes Include Spray Tan Room
We will be closed April 1-April 6th so our team can enjoy a short break after our busy winter. While closed, we’ll be working on some changes to our factory …
Adirondack Life’s Best of the ADK – Winner!!
Is it possible to be proud and yet so very humbled at the same time? If so, then we are both. We want to thank our awesome staff and our …
Sweet Flavorite of the Month
It’s the month of hearts, romance and of course…chocolate! This month, Heather has chosen as her staff flavorite, the delectable and seriously addictive Dark Chocolate Grown Up Peanut Butter Cup. …