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  • Kasey and Steven's True Passion: Stone Grindz Chocolate

    Kasey and Steven's True Passion: Stone Grindz Chocolate Kasey grew up in North Carolina and Steven was born in Boulder, CO, both of their life paths brought them to Scottsdale, AZ. Both wanting to find their true passion in life, they couldn't quite settle on a specific major in school and loo... View Post
  • Creativity is what sets Rom Still of Brasstown Chocolate apart from other artisan chocolate makers. He is indeed a man of art and music. By day, he works in education and by night, he pushes the chocolate envelop and go beyond just following recipes. He started making chocolate in 2010 as a hobby... View Post
  • Moka Origins' Ishan and Jeff's Determination that Led to Success

    Moka Origins' Ishan and Jeff's Determination that Led to Success Ishan Tigunait and Jeff Abella, the chocolate maker, moved to Cameroon Africa in 2007, to lead sustainable farming and community development projects for a not-for-profit organization. Upon invitation by local communities, they ... View Post
  • Charles Burke of BOHO Chocolate's Hard Work that Pays Off

    Charles Burke of BOHO Chocolate's Hard Work that Pays Off Charles Burke started his journey selling chocolates and confections from a small shop in New England over 30 years ago. He opened his first retail chocolate store in Amherst, Massachusetts, at the age of 24. The following year, he opene... View Post
  • Cru Chocolate's Journey: From Dream to Reality

    Cru Chocolate's Journey: From Dream to Reality Cru Chocolate is the dream of Karla McNeil-Rueda and Eddie Houston who make delicious and beautiful chocolate in their home in Northern California.Karla grew up in Honduras among family members who farmed coffee and sugarcane. “I grew up thinking ... View Post
  • Owner of White Label Chocolate's New Found Love: Cacao

    Owner of White Label Chocolate's New Found Love: Cacao Stephen Beaumier of White Label Chocolate loves food, and came to love and appreciate cacao. Hailing from the hospitality industry, he found cacao to be the most challenging ingredient he has ever used. Stephen has no formal training; just ... View Post