The Chocolate Savant Blog
Long form insight on chocolate, chocolate journeys, and the chocolate industry.
What Kind of a Chocolate Taster Are You? Hint: Ask Your Taste Buds
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...
Koko-Colada – A Chocolate and Coconut Taste Explosion
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....
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Process
1. Beans All great chocolate starts with the cacao beans. Beans can come from unique destinations like Madagascar, Belize, Ghana, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea. Chocolate will taste different based...
Chocolate Savant’s Top Ten Best Halloween Treats of All Time
You already know the Chocolate Savant’s Top Ten Worst Halloween Treats of All Time, so what are the best? Here is the candy I always loved to have dumped in my pillowcase. KitKat. I...
Chocolate Savant’s Top Ten Worst Halloween Treats of All Time
It is that time of year again. I have to think about whether I am going to hand out Halloween Treats this year or just leave them outside the door. At least this year, I have a good...
The Worst Candy Bars Based on Toxicity
I recently read an article on EatThis.com that ranked the 19 most popular chocolate bars based on toxicity. Toxicity was not defined, but the article examined each candy bar based on (i) calories;...
What is the World’s Best Cocoa Powder? The Chocolate Savant Has the Answer.
I recently read an article on the website Sheknows.com titled “The Best Cocoa on Amazon.” Surprisingly, the article only mentioned three different brands of cocoa powder: Rochelle cocoa, Nestle Toll...
Telluride Truffle: A Chocolate Experiences at 10,000 Feet
I love Telluride, Colorado. Along with Cape Town, South Africa and Sydney, Australia, Telluride is in my top three places in the world for overall natural beauty. I have had the good fortune to have...
How to Taste Chocolate Like a Savant
Everyone can taste chocolate. But by utilizing a few tips and tricks, you can turn tasting chocolate into an amazing chocolate experience. The pleasure of chocolate tasting has been enhanced by the...
Is Chocolate Good for You? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
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...