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 …
NEW PRODUCT CONTEST WINNER
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 …
What are Free Radicals and How Might They Hurt Our Bodies?
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 …
Citrus Surprise Layer Cake
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 …
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 …
St Patrick’s Day Traditions
Why Is Corned Beef & Cabbage a St. Patrick’s Day Tradition in the U.S.? 🍀🥩🥬 When you think of St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S., you probably picture parades, green …
Valentine’s Day & Chocolate: A Sweet Pairing
The tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day is a relatively modern one, but it has roots that go back several centuries. 1. Ancient Beginnings: The association between love and …
Halloween’s Sweet History
The Sweet Tradition of Giving Candy at Halloween: A Spooky History Halloween wouldn’t feel complete without the eager ringing of doorbells, elaborate costumes (be prepared to greet your fair share …
Savoy Truffle, An Honest Lyrical Ode to Sweets
Released: November 22, 1968, on the White Album (The Beatles) The Beatles’ iconic 1968 White Album is filled with eclectic tracks that capture the band’s experimental phase. One of the …
Fall in the ADKS
As summer fades and the air turns crisp, the Adirondacks transform into one of the most stunning autumn landscapes in the world. Every year, visitors flock to this region to …