Valentines Day 2020
What a crazy start to the year and decade! In times like this we like to take deep breath and focus on the ones we love. Bringing someone great chocolate …
A replacement for Nutella – without the concerns about child labour
Concerns have been raised today about the use of child labour in the supply chain for Nutella and Kinder. The major supermarkets in Australia are responding to a BBC investigation …
Easter 2019
The chocolate makers of Australia have stepped up again! Some of the Easter 2019 creations have been the best we’ve seen. The Bean Bar You owners choice awards go to …
Valentines day 2019
With the heatwaves fading and 2019 starting to get rolling along we’re excited to bump into Valentines day again. Always a great time to indulge in some chocolate for a …
Whiskey and Chocolate?
The following is a guest post (our first one!) written by Australian Cacao researcher and enthusiast Grant Vinning. Please enjoy and email him to sign up to his regular newsletters …
Chocolate heaven: the North West Chocolate Festival
Held in Seattle each year, the North West Chocolate Festival has been acclaimed as one of the best shows for chocolate in the world. And this year we were lucky …
Chocolate really grows on trees
You knew that right? Did you also know it’s made from a fruit? The cacao pod has to be one of the most gorgeous things on earth. It’s seeds, lovingly …
Chocolate tasting flavour wheel
Tasting chocolate is fun. A lot more fun than just eating it. When you have great chocolate you have an opportunity to experience some of the most delicate and mind …
Romantic date night ideas
We were delighted to be asked to contribute our ideas for a romantic date night for an article on www.Mydeal.com.au. There are lots of great ideas in the article, including …
Coles adds milk solids to dark chocolate!
The reality is milk solids are cheaper than cacao butter so it’s inevitable in the quest for cheaper chocolate. It’s a disaster for the Australian vegans who love cheap chocolate. …