Monday, July 25, 2011
In Miami - What's next? - LAS VEGAS!
On to Las Vegas for a NETZCH Chocoeasy hands-on demo... first time in Vegas -- only have time for work though -- The cocoa vida ain't easy... it's CHOCOeasy!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
NETZSCH Chocoeasy Demo
It was a great surprise to run into my old friend Nicole Trutainisch, Owner of Bean-to-Bar operation, Bar Au Chocolat based in California, who I hadn't seen since our Training at Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Our 1st Chocolate Ambassador Event ...
was a total hit!!
Thanks to the help of some amazing and hardworking folks it all came together...
check out the details here and while you're at it feel free to peruse the media page.
Thanks to the help of some amazing and hardworking folks it all came together...
check out the details here and while you're at it feel free to peruse the media page.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
1 Month to go!
For those of you who were missing me, this is what I've been busy doing! No, not the ad - well, that too - but other stuff too! Like preparing events on 2 different islands! Check out http://www.delftcocoaplantations.com/ and check out the new Events page. Tell me what you think!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Badges & Players - The Chocolate Life
Badges & Players - The Chocolate Life
A resource for chocophiles and chocolate maker enthusiasts.
Apart from advice, tastings and tours they also offer deals from chocolate suppliers on bulk chocolate products!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
A resource for chocophiles and chocolate maker enthusiasts.
Apart from advice, tastings and tours they also offer deals from chocolate suppliers on bulk chocolate products!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Cocoa Tweets!
For short and sweet updates on our current projects, new developments in the cocoa industry plus insights into chocolate trends - follow us on Twitter!Saturday, April 16, 2011
Flag Collection Commence!
Not sure why this is so exciting to me - but it really feels great to see a new flag pop up!
So thanks for visiting everyone!
Friday, April 8, 2011
20-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-chocolate-package-designs...
In need of a confection to go with your Lord of the Rings: Return of the King boxset? Look no further! Check out this and 20 of the other most beautiful chocolate-package-designs in the world...Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Chocolate Event with Belgian Chocolate Ambassador Chef Bart Van Cauwenberghe
Dear Followers,
As you know, I am a Trinidadian chocolatier and owner of Delft Cocoa Plantations Limitied which was formed in 2010 to manage our cocoa estate in Brasso Venado. The company’s mission includes aiding in the effort to revitalize the local cocoa industry. We aspire to increase awareness and appreciation of Trinidad fine/flavour cocoa by capturing the interest of our local population, and thereby the next generation of cocoa industry stakeholders, in the glamourous world of chocolate.
To this end, we will be hosting a 3-day Chocolate Event led by Belgian Chocolate Ambassador Chef Bart Van Cauwenberghe with a purpose to teach and demonstrate chocolate technique as well as sensitize the broader public about the high quality chocolate our cocoa beans can yield. Below is an overview of what the event entails.
3-day Chocolate Event – July 6th, 7th and 8th 2011
Venue: The Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute (THTI)
EVENT DAY 1 - Introduction to Chocolate
Intended audience: culinary students, hotel/restaurant chefs, general public
EVENT DAY 2 - Chocolate Work Demonstration
Intended audience: cuilinary students, hotel/restaurant chefs, general public
EVENT DAY 3 - Wine and Chocolate Luxury Evening Guided Tasting
Intended audience: general public
Please join us in beautiful Tobago for this fabulous event!
As you know, I am a Trinidadian chocolatier and owner of Delft Cocoa Plantations Limitied which was formed in 2010 to manage our cocoa estate in Brasso Venado. The company’s mission includes aiding in the effort to revitalize the local cocoa industry. We aspire to increase awareness and appreciation of Trinidad fine/flavour cocoa by capturing the interest of our local population, and thereby the next generation of cocoa industry stakeholders, in the glamourous world of chocolate.
To this end, we will be hosting a 3-day Chocolate Event led by Belgian Chocolate Ambassador Chef Bart Van Cauwenberghe with a purpose to teach and demonstrate chocolate technique as well as sensitize the broader public about the high quality chocolate our cocoa beans can yield. Below is an overview of what the event entails.
3-day Chocolate Event – July 6th, 7th and 8th 2011
Venue: The Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute (THTI)
EVENT DAY 1 - Introduction to Chocolate
Intended audience: culinary students, hotel/restaurant chefs, general public
EVENT DAY 2 - Chocolate Work Demonstration
Intended audience: cuilinary students, hotel/restaurant chefs, general public
EVENT DAY 3 - Wine and Chocolate Luxury Evening Guided Tasting
Intended audience: general public
Please join us in beautiful Tobago for this fabulous event!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wettest January Ever!
Ok, now this is getting ridiculous! We're supposed to be well into the dry season here but it's been overcast almost everyday. And here I was thinking we'd be able to finish up the last bit of this harvest and sun dry the beans and finally learn to 'dance the cocoa' in the old traditional way ... :( *sigh
Anyway, atleast we won't have to sell the beans wet this time thanks to the Montserrat Farmers Association! This is a cocoa farmers co-op that has come together to produce finest grade dry cocoa from the Monserrat Hills - a region which also encompasses our estate! I had the pleasure of meeting with gentleman heading the co-op at the Fine Cocoa Workshop held up at the University of the West Indies. (Which incidentally was so much fun, with so many lovely people passionate about cocoa ... I forgot to take pictures!)
Once a member, they'll be able to dry our beans for us in the nice old fashioned drying houses and I'll actually be able to get them back to start making some chocolate! The really interesting thing about this association, is that, thanks to the high quality of dried beans and the quantity they are able to produce, they qualify for the special export license which would allow them to export out of the country. They're in the market for a foreign chocolate maker to produce a single origin bar... Here's where yours truly comes in *^_^ Something tells me 2011 is gonna be one awesome year!
Anyway, atleast we won't have to sell the beans wet this time thanks to the Montserrat Farmers Association! This is a cocoa farmers co-op that has come together to produce finest grade dry cocoa from the Monserrat Hills - a region which also encompasses our estate! I had the pleasure of meeting with gentleman heading the co-op at the Fine Cocoa Workshop held up at the University of the West Indies. (Which incidentally was so much fun, with so many lovely people passionate about cocoa ... I forgot to take pictures!)
Once a member, they'll be able to dry our beans for us in the nice old fashioned drying houses and I'll actually be able to get them back to start making some chocolate! The really interesting thing about this association, is that, thanks to the high quality of dried beans and the quantity they are able to produce, they qualify for the special export license which would allow them to export out of the country. They're in the market for a foreign chocolate maker to produce a single origin bar... Here's where yours truly comes in *^_^ Something tells me 2011 is gonna be one awesome year!
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