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A trip to a chocolate factory
I’ve been meaning to post all week about my trip to a local cooperative that makes chocolate from the bean to bar, but somehow I’ve just been too busy relaxing. Now, on this rainy day, I’m finally getting a chance to post some pictures and write a brief description of the visit. Everyone that I…
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Ice Cream Sandwiches!
We have just debuted our new-and-improved ice cream sandwich for the summer! The ice cream has been made for us by the lovely folks at Pinocchio – we gave them a special 80% Valrhona chocolate, and the result is a rich, silky, not-too-sweet ice cream. But the cookies are definitely not an afterthought – soft and…
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Oaxacan chocolate brownies
You can buy a lot of interesting things on the beach here in Huatulco. Besides the ubiquitous shell jewelry and tie dyed sarongs, you can buy things like photos of yourself with a python or bags of organic coffee. Yesterday I bought a pound of freshly ground chocolate that a woman makes in the local…
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New flavours in the truffle case
Here are the newest additions to our truffle case, in time for Father’s Day:
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Aqua Miel
Before Ilona and I left Oaxaca last week, we took a trip with our B&B host Alvin to a village to meet a family who makes Pulque. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting the juice of the agave plant. You can drink that juice fresh as well and it’s known as “aqua miel”.…
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Sale!
We’ve set up a couple of sale tables to make way for new stock – come in soon to get a great deal.Also, any purchase over $100 is discounted 15% this month! We have beautiful teapots and drinking glasses from Bodum, with a unique design to keep your beverage warm (and stylish): Along with assorted…
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Father’s Day Truffles
Here is Rebecca’s truffle collection for Father’s Day this year (Blueberry Ale, not pictured): If you have tasted any of these flavours and would like give us any feedback, please feel free to post comments below!
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Mole Negro
I had my first taste of mole negro which is the mole sauce they make here using chocolate. It was slathered onto a chicken leg and served with rice and beans. It was pretty yummy, I thought. More sweet than spicy. The flavors definitely evolved as I continued to eat the dish. I started noticing…
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Tejate!
On Sunday Ilona and I went to a market in the town of Tlacolula just outside of Oaxaca. There were lots of interesting things there but nothing more interesting than my first taste of Tejate. Tejate is a drink made of ground corn, cocoa beans, ground mammey seed (a fruit) and rosita de cacao flowers-which…
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Father’s Day is approaching.
Father’s Day is on June 19th this year. To commemorate this special day, we are bringing back our Bacon Bars for a limited time. Come in from June 9th to June 19th to pick up our: Milk Chocolate Chipotle Chili and Bacon Bar or our Dark Milk Chocolate Salt, Pepper and Bacon Bar. All of…
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Special Discount at Kerstin’s Chocolates this month.
We would like to announce a special discount: For the month of June 2011, we will be offering a discount of 15% on any purchase of $100 or more at our store!
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Truffles + other treats in the case this week
Here’s a look at what we’re featuring in the showcase this week. A peek at the Father’s Day flavours is coming soon!
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Oaxaca with Ilona
Ilona and I went to Mayordomo today and tried their hot chocolate. First we watched them grind the beans and cinnamon into a paste. Pretty simple process really. They just dumped the whole lot into the grinder and mixed it with sugar once it was turned into paste. The smell was most delicious! The hot…
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Interesting video about chocolate making.
A great little video from KQED about TCHO and talks about how they make chocolate.
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Leaving for Mexico
I’m in the midst of packing for my 1 month long trip to Oaxaca state and city. Took a minute to eat and play with my new iPhone. I’m going to miss Darius and Cyrus.
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