¿Alguna vez te has preguntado de dónde viene el chocolate? No todo el mundo sabe que el chocolate viene del cacao, una fruta que se cultiva exclusivamente en zonas tropicales. Esta fruta crece directamente en el tronco del árbol de cacao a partir de pequeñas flores muy delicadas, de las cuales menos de 10% llegan

Son muchos los clientes de mi tienda que me preguntan si vendo «chocolate belga». Cuando digo que no, a veces parecen decepcionados, o incluso salen sin comprar nada. El cacao no crece en Bélgica, así que esta pregunta siempre me pilla un poco por imprevista. Me están preguntando qué formato tienen los bombones, o quieren

It's an issue that's had people up in arms for a while now: is white chocolate technically chocolate? It's pretty likely that at some point, a friend or family member has observed you eating a piece of white chocolate and felt the need to say snootily, "white chocolate isn't real chocolate." I know it's happened to me tons of times!

When someone tells you they make artisan chocolate, what does that mean, exactly? Within the world of chocolate there are many steps, starting with the growing of the cacao trees that takes place in the rainforest or the plantation, and ending with the moment when you sit down to enjoy a bonbon or a good chocolate bar. We'll take a look at the process of chocolate production and explain the difference between the two principal streams in artisan chocolate making: the chocolate maker and the chocolatier.

Chocolate prices skyrocketed in 2024 - concretely, 130% - and prices are expected to continue rising in 2025. We'll examine some of the factors that influence the price of chocolate, and how a small change in purchasing decisions can help you get more bang for your buck.

Chocolate is sold to us in hard, rectangular tablets. It can be dark, milk or white - but have you ever wondered what exactly is inside? You may be surprised to hear how many steps are required to produce this sweet delicacy.

There are many ways to decorate chocolates. Today we'll take a look at the methods we tend to use at Danielle Pacheco Chocolatier.

If you like chocolate, you might have wondered what the difference was between well-known brands and smaller artisan chocolatiers. Turns out, it's not just about the price!