Zak’s Chocolate: Best in Arizona
I had the pleasure of meeting Maureen and Jim Elitzak at their chocolate shop in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January, 2018, and was blown away by the chocolate knowledge, talent, and finesse this couple has...
Tagged: US-based chocolatiers & chocolate makers
Cao Chocolates of Miami
I had the pleasure of meeting Ricardo Trillos and his wife Anelith Ortega in November, 2014, when I was in Miami to accept a Readers’ Favourite Award for volume I of Chocolatour: A Quest for the World’s...
a visit to the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
We had the great pleasure of meeting Pam and Bob Cooper at their cocoa plantation–which also happens to be their chocolate factory. The Original Hawaii Chocolate Factory had been the only location in the...
North Dakota chocolatier salutes the seasons
Our previous post was a salute to Constance Popp, a Winnipeg chocolatier who really knows how to celebrate each and every season season. Her chocolate turkeys are amazing! This week’s post profiles the Widman Candy...
exploring chocolate in Missouri
I was really pleased with my quest for some great Missouri chocolate. Considering Branson is a small community of less than 10,000 permanent residents, they are very lucky to have an innovative chocolatier offering...
I’m in love with Norman Love – Chocolates
I’ve been researching the world of chocolate since 2009 and learned of Norman Love Confections at the 2009 World Chocolate Masters Championships and Salon du Chocolat in Paris. Love is revered by many experts...
