http://chocolatealchemy.com The Art & Science of Homemade Chocolate Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:20:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Everything is back up and running after being down for more than I expected.  TWO failed hard drives....but nothing lost.  It will probably take me a few days to catch up on all orders and e-mail.  Any roasted or brewing cocoa will be delayed a little longer simply due to ... http://chocolatealchemy.com/2012/01/29/catching-up/ Hi folks.  This is not how I wanted to head out of town and to the Chocolate Fest, but.... I am having computer issues, and my main system is going into the shop while I am away.  Unforunately that leaves me unable to fulfill a handful of orders or tell people ... http://chocolatealchemy.com/2012/01/19/technical-delays/ I will be attending Chocolate Fest in Portland on January 20-21.  Drop me a line if you will be there - we can see about meeting up and talking and tasting real chocolate. BTW - no booth - I'm 'just' attending.  (hint, look for the chocolate colored kilt) http://chocolatealchemy.com/2012/01/11/chocolate-fest-2012/ That really says it right there.  Ocumare and Carenero Superior from Venezuela are in.  They look, smell and taste fantastic. And the exciting part for me is that it's is the first (partial) container that I've brought in myself.  Enjoy ! And they are available Wholesale also if that is your ... http://chocolatealchemy.com/2012/01/05/venezuelan-ocumare-and-carenero-superior/ Sadly, the Venezuelan Porcelano is gone, and although not a replacement for it (hah, I make myself laugh there), two new lots of a brand new origin are in. Colombian Santander.  This is a perfect example why one should not judge a book (or bean) by it's cover (or appearance).  It's ... http://chocolatealchemy.com/2011/12/16/colombian-santander-lot-3666-3668-2011/