Announcing The Chocolate Tasting Kit!

Chocolate Tasting Kit, by Eagranie Yuh
The Fedex man arrived on an otherwise ordinary Thursday afternoon. I signed for the package: rigid items inside a flabby, floppy padded bag. A quick glance at the sender label told me it was from Chronicle Books, a publisher in San Francisco. Scratch that. MY publisher in San Francisco. It...

Meet the Maker: Cameron Ring of Dandelion Chocolate

Cameron Ring of Dandelion Chocolate (cropped)
Cameron Ring comes from a technology background, but he’s ended up in chocolate. And why not? At Dandelion’s new shop in San Francisco, you can watch them make the chocolate while sipping a hot or cold chocolate (with homemade marshmallows, naturally) or snacking on one of their baked goods. If...

Meet the Maker: Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolate

Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolate (cropped)
Here’s another scientist-turned-chocolatier for you. Given the opportunity, Aaron Barthel will talk your ear off about plants and herbs, so it’s not surprising that he’s best known for his basil truffle. He’s come out with other things, but the basil’s still my favourite: bright, fresh and clean. Here’s what we...