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Clay Gordon

Ask TCL: Should You Install a...

Posted On:  Thursday April 23 2026, 4:55 PM
Posted In: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, Techniques
Last Updated By: @Skwerl

The post is over on TheChocolateLife . TL;DR – Key Takeaways From my understanding of the video (link in the post on TheChocolateLife), it’s best to…
Clay Gordon

Who Makes The Best Chocolate in the World?

Posted On:  Wednesday March 11 2026, 3:52 AM
Posted In: Opinion
Last Updated By: @thorschocolate

If you have to say you are the greatest about yourself, can it be true? The "impressively bearded" Mast Bros were featured in a Vanity Fair article, See All…
Clay Gordon

Creating a Classified

Posted On:  Wednesday March 11 2026, 3:47 AM
Posted In: NEW Classifieds
Last Updated By: @thorschocolate

Please   use the following format to make it easier for people. There are three parts. Whether you are selling or buying, what it is you are selling (F/S,…
Clay Gordon

The US FDA Small Business Exemption...

Posted On:  Saturday July 8 2017, 10:01 AM
Posted In: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, Techniques
Last Updated By: @Clay Gordon

Recently, after seeing a photo of a Dick Taylor bar with a nutrition facts panel on it, I posted on Facebook asking how a company the size of the Mast Bros could…
Clay Gordon

Yes, Virginia, There is Such a Thing as...

Posted On:  Monday May 8 2017, 1:48 PM
Posted In: Opinion
Last Updated By: @Julie M. McLean

There is a persistent belief that white chocolate isn’t actually chocolate. Few places serve to perpetuate this myth more than the twin temples of the Internet:…

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kapil jain
 
kapil jain
 
kapil jain
 
@kapil-jain • 9 years ago

Chocolatevenue is an online chocolate store in India.We are specialized in customized chocolates  .Chocolates can be customized as chocolate message and chocolate bars.

You can get written your message on chocolates and can get customized your chocolate bars by selecting the desired ingredients.

for more details

 

colorchocolate
 
@colorchocolate • 9 years ago

FOR SALE / BARGAIN / FINE CACAO LIQUOR, COLOMBIA ORIGIN

Enjoy a delicious premium chocolate from the Boyacá region of Colombia, considered among the best in the world. We offer a 200 kilograms lot of pure origin cocoa liquor,  fair trade / ethically sourced. N o other ingredients added.

The price for this high quality product is as follows:

1 kg - US$ 13

100 kg - US$ 12 per kilo

200 kg - US$ 11 per kilo

Inquires: equalcolombia@gmail.com

- See more at: https://www.thechocolatelife.com/colorchocolate#sthash.JFDWYFuK.dpuf

- See more at: https://www.thechocolatelife.com/community/forums/my_posts/18453/fine-cacao-liquor-colombia-origin#sthash.2pUq4Eu3.dpuf

Clay Gordon
 
@clay • 9 years ago

FCIA Recognition of Excellence Nominations close in one week:

Clay Gordon
 
The 4 Chocolatiers
 
@the-4-chocolatiers • 9 years ago

Two changes we made with the chocolate is that this time we winnowed the chocolate. This time we didn't use a blow dryer to melt the chocolate. Two improvements with the chocolate is that the melanger didn't get clogged this time and everyone put in work.

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How to Choose the Best Chocolate...

Updated On:  Tuesday March 3 2026, 11:01 AM
Posted In: Chocolate Covered Marshmallows for Gifts or Snacking
Posted By: @thorschocolate
Comments : 1
There’s something universally joyful about chocolate covered marshmallows. They combine pillowy softness with rich chocolate in a way that feels both…
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Looking for chocolate manufacturer for...

Updated On:  Wednesday July 19 2017, 12:30 PM
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Posted By: @Mark J Sciscenti
Comments : 5
I am looking for a chocolate manufacturer who can make my specialty line of drinking chocolates for private label. I am having no luck searching on the nets...…
The University of British Columbia needs 50 cacao beans!

The University of British Columbia...

Updated On:  Sunday July 16 2017, 12:20 PM
Posted In: research on Cacao
Posted By: @Pierre Gruget
Comments : 10
The University of British Columbia needs 50 beans from as many origins as possible. Please send some.   Dr Lu, from the University of British Columbia,…
Chocoa 2017 Prologue

Chocoa 2017 Prologue

Updated On:  Tuesday June 27 2017, 12:03 PM
Posted In: My Chocolate Life
Posted By: @Clay Gordon
Comments : 1
I am getting ready to head to the airport tomorrow afternoon to travel to Amsterdam for Cocoa 2017. I am going to be moderating both days of the…
Our second batch!!!

Our second batch!!!

Updated On:  Thursday June 1 2017, 2:28 PM
Posted In: First Coco Batch
Posted By: @Coco Queens
Comments : 1
Our second batch will be made with the same cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic. Our first batch consisted of 60% cocoa and 40% sugar. This time we are using…
Project Grijalva - 2016 Report

Project Grijalva - 2016 Report

Updated On:  Sunday April 30 2017, 2:25 PM
Posted In: CacaoMEX
Posted By: @Clay Gordon
Comments : 2
Back in April, I wrote a blog post about a project in Mexico I started working on: Cacao Grijalva. I won't go into much background here - that's covered in…
Our First Batch!!!!

Our First Batch!!!!

Updated On:  Wednesday February 8 2017, 7:04 AM
Posted In: First Coco Batch
Posted By: @Coco Queens
Comments : 3
We are a group of high school girls from Aurora Colorado. We are making our first batch of chocolate. 1.What do you guys do to make the batch what you would…
Is Vietnam the new 'cool' origin chocolate?

Is Vietnam the new 'cool' origin...

Updated On:  Tuesday January 31 2017, 1:34 AM
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Posted By: @Lisabeth Flanagan
Comments : 1
Since Marou started making waves among chocolate lovers worldwide, there are telltale signs that Vietnamese cacao is becoming the trendy thing to do in bean-to-bar…
Landen Zernickow

Premier Wonder Grinder

Updated On:  Saturday December 17 2016, 2:18 PM
Posted In: 
Posted By: @Landen Zernickow
Comments : 2
A new post is up about our new melanger and our biggest batch yet! Check it out at the address below: http://rootchocolate.com/2014/08/25/premier_wonder_grinder/…
Clay Gordon

Live Video Chats for Chocolate Life...

Updated On:  Friday December 16 2016, 12:21 AM
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Posted By: @Clay Gordon
Comments : 4
I have found a service that enables me to 'cast - in real-time over the web while simultaneously hosting a chat session. I am interested in knowing if holding…

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