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Makers Spotlight: Domori - The Pursuit of Pure Cacao

Makers Spotlight: Domori - The Pursuit of Pure Cacao

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 04/07/2026

Discover how Domori chocolate preserves rare cacao, especially Criollo, through elegant sourcing, restraint, and a deep respect for flavor.

Makers Spotlight
The First Chocolate Easter Bunny: The True Story Behind an Easter Icon

The First Chocolate Easter Bunny: The True Story Behind an Easter Icon

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 04/06/2026

Discover the history of the first chocolate Easter bunny, from German Easter hare traditions to the molded chocolate creations of the 1800s, with personal Easter memories from a chocolatier.

StoriesHoliday
Where Chocolate Really Begins: Cacao Agriculture Explained

Where Chocolate Really Begins: Cacao Agriculture Explained

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 04/01/2026

Discover how chocolate truly begins on the farm. Explore cacao agriculture, flavor origins, and why great chocolate starts long before the bar.

How It's Made
The First Step in Chocolate Tasting Most People Miss: Appearance

The First Step in Chocolate Tasting Most People Miss: Appearance

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 03/24/2026

Learn how to taste chocolate like a professional by mastering the most overlooked step—appearance. Elevate your chocolate experience instantly.

ChocolateTasting
Criollo: The Most Mythical Cacao Bean.

Criollo: The Most Mythical Cacao Bean.

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 03/17/2026

Criollo is one of the rarest and most revered cacao families in the world. Discover what makes it so special, why Porcelana is often confused with it, and how cacao genetics shape chocolate flavor.

How It's Made
The Geography of Chocolate: Francois Pralus and the Taste of Place

The Geography of Chocolate: Francois Pralus and the Taste of Place

Chef Robert Cabeca
Published on: 03/09/2026

Explore how chocolate reveals the taste of place through the work of master chocolatier François Pralus. Discover the idea of terroir in cacao, learn how origin shapes flavor, and hear a personal story from Chef Robert about meeting one of chocolate’s great pioneers.

Makers Spotlight