13th Feb 2023
or over 5,300 years, cacao has been a staple in human culture. From serving as currency and a symbol of status to becoming a beloved comfort food, cacao has undergone many transformations. The…
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16th Dec 2022
Chocolate can go from smooth and glossy to thick and grainy in just a few moments. Knowing how to melt chocolate properly helps you avoid common mistakes and get the texture you want for dipping, baki…
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27th Nov 2022
What is Stevia? Stevia rebaudiana is a plant species in the genus Stevia of the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as candyleaf, sweetleaf, or sugarleaf. This small seasonal plant grows to a heig…
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19th Sep 2022
People often use the words cacao, and cocoa when they talk about chocolate. They may seem different at first but they are actually very similar, and are often used to mean the same thing. Many people…
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7th Sep 2022
Santa Barbara Chocolate thinks of Easter as a happy time to spend with family and do fun things. A lot of people look forward to the chocolate Easter bunny. It's not just the candy in these fun forms;…
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5th Sep 2022
keto chocolate recipes These Keto Chocolate Truffles are the most delicious, velvety, and aromatic chocolate truffles you will make. Dark chocolate truffle treats like these add a rich and flavorful…
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5th Sep 2022
How we ship chocolate to warm climates. At Santa Barbara Chocolate, we understand that delivering premium-quality chocolate to warm climates is a delicate task. Our mission is to ensure your cho…
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5th Sep 2022
Belgian chocolate has a medium dark roast cacao flavor when compared to other styles of chocolate making. This base medium dark roast chocolate flavor is then used as a coating (couverture) around…
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5th Sep 2022
When customers shop online for chocolate in bulk, one of the most common questions is: What does 3 pounds of chocolate really mean? It’s easy to see a weight listed on a product page and not ful…
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5th Sep 2022
Barry Callebaut Makes Ruby Chocolate Couverture You don’t need to be a chocoholic to know that there are three basic kinds of chocolate: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. From the…
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In a quiet corner of London near Hyde Park's Speaker’s Corner, a chocolate shop stands out—not just for its creations but for the philosophy behind them. COCOMAYA, founded with intent and…
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5th Sep 2022
Cashew Butter Cookie Bars I love to bake, and I love to enjoy my baked goods. Some turn out better than others—you never really know how a final product will come together. However, this particular…
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