by Mark | Feb 2, 2022 | Chocolate Information, Chocolate Savant Blog, Uncategorized
I recently completed a class on Mastering Chocolate Flavor offered by Ecole Chocolat. (www.ecolechocolat.com) The month-long class instilled in me a greater appreciation for the myriad of flavors in chocolate. The experience also caused me to ponder...
by Mark | Mar 4, 2021 | Top Chocolate Experiences
Koko-Colada! Koko-Colada defines the essence of a chocolate taste explosion. I discovered the Koko-Colada, a memorable chocolate drink, on a recent visit to Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii to be exact. Lonohana Estate Chocolate, a cacao grower and bean to bar chocolatier...
by Mark | Nov 9, 2020 | Brownies, Chocolate Vault Recipe
This is one of the Savant’s favorite chocolate recipes. These bite-sized brownies were made famous by Thomas Keller at his Bouchon Bakery. These are perfect for entertaining or just for a quick chocolate fix. By the way, bouchon in French means cork. They do look like...
by Mark | Aug 19, 2020 | Chocolate Information
We all hear about super foods these days: turmeric, blueberries, cinnamon and, of course, chocolate. A brief online review of the health benefits of chocolate reveals numerous articles touting the health benefits of chocolate – especially dark chocolate. ...