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Meet the Maker: Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolate

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...

The Case for Specialty Chocolate Shops

On Market Street in San Francisco’s financial district, a yellow sign outside Fog City News proclaims, “Yes really: 200 amazing chocolate bars to choose from!” Beneath it, a clipart finger points into the store. Follow it and you’ll find yourself in another world. “We’re like a wine store for chocolate....

Meet the Maker: Lauren Adler of Chocolopolis

You’d think that the best part about working in chocolate is, well, the chocolate. But in fact, it’s the people. I first met Lauren Adler in 2009. I was in Seattle for the inaugural International Food Bloggers Conference and she was on a panel at the conference. The panel may...

Seattle chocolate extravaganza

It’s a tough life, this chocolate gig. This weekend, I’m off to Seattle to judge not one, but two, chocolate contests. Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon Taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, the Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon features a selection of chocolate bars and confections...

Theo Chef Sessions limited edition confections

The idea of limited edition is kind of like eating seasonally. Something that’s limited edition is less likely to be taken for granted, though you run the risk of turning it into something precious. Or, worse, a marketing scheme. Thankfully, in the case of limited edition things that are actually...