Tempering chocolate is an essential skill for any amateur or professional chocolatier. When done correctly, it gives chocolate that perfect snap, glossy finish, and smooth mouthfeel. Whether you’re making candies, …
A Prescription for Chocolate
Chocolate as Medicine For many, chocolate is a beloved treat, a comfort food that brings joy with each bite. But what if I told you that chocolate has also been …
The Science of Chocolate
The Science of Chocolate What makes chocolate so irresistible? The answer lies in its unique chemical composition. Chocolate contains compounds that stimulate the brain’s pleasure centers. For instance: Additionally, chocolate’s …
Job Application
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 …
Chocolate Nose Blindness is Real
And there is no cure.
15th Anniversary Events
We are so excited to celebrate our 15th Anniversary this April. In April, 2008, Barkeater Chocolates officially began in a Cafe on Main Street in North Creek, NY. We used …
Yummy Granola Recipe
Want a FlavorWow™ granola recipe that also packs a nutritional punch? Try this one on for size. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup ground flax …
4 Chocolate Myths, Debunked
Chocolate gets a bad rep sometimes. Sayings like, “if it tastes good, it must be bad,” don’t help either. However, thanks to the ever-growing world of science and modern health …
Easter Candy in America
Easter is one of the biggest candy-profiting holidays in America; no surprise as baskets are overflowing with sweets! Here are some interesting facts about Easter foods in honor of the …
NEW Cacao Greenhouse at Barkeater Chocolates
Lots of businesses are claiming to be “authentic“ and “natural” these days, but are they? At Barkeater Chocolates, we’re making great strides to reach that 100% in every aspect with …