February in Pennsylvania is a lot more exciting than it seems. Between Groundhog Day, snow storms, and (online) chocolate tastings, we’re barely thinking about summer; we’re too busy shoveling our sidewalks.
No matter where you live, I hope you are healthy and hopeful about the weeks ahead. If “eating more chocolate,” is one of your 2021 resolutions, I hope you’ll try your hands at making drinking chocolate from cocoa nibs and attend an upcoming 37 Chocolates tasting. Scroll down to learn more!
Cocoa Nibs: Recipes Outside of the (Granola) Box
There are so many ways to use cocoa (or cacao) nibs beside sprinkling them on oatmeal or adding them to smoothies. I like brewing them to make cacao tea, use them instead of nuts in brownies, and even turn them into a cup of hot chocolate. Find out how in my latest piece for Edible Delmarva’s website.
Upcoming Zoom Chocolate Tastings
On Sunday, February 28 at 2 PM ET, you’ll have a chance to follow me on a virtual trip to Colombia. This tasting was inspired by a trip I took to Colombia with chocolate-maker Denise Castronovo in 2019. During this 90-minute tasting, you’ll be discovering quirky facts about life on cacao plantations and taste through three single origin chocolate bars by Castronovo Chocolate.
Tickets are $67/household and include three full size bars shipped to your home. Curious on what to expect? Listen to food writer Joy Manning’s experience with a previous Colombian-themed tasting on the Local Mouthful podcast.
Ever since I launched 37 Chocolates, my goal has been to build a community to explore the world of chocolate at large and connect with incredible makers in the US and beyond. In fall of last year, I fell head over heels with Diego’s Chocolate in Guatemala and I want YOU to discover the company’s story and chocolates, too. You’ll understand why after watching this video.
On Saturday, March 13 at 7 PM ET, we’ll thus be tasting Diego’s Chocolate Mayan chocolate rolls. Founder Diego Cumes developed his signature chocolate based on his grandmother’s drinking chocolate recipe. Every roll is 100% handcrafted in Guatemala, from the roasting and winnowing of the cocoa beans to the dyeing of the wrapper.
Nico Silverman, the company’s US distributor, will join the event to answer your questions and tell us how his previous job at Etsy led him to meet Diego and his team. I can’t wait for you to meet him. Tickets are $67/household and include four chocolate rolls shipped to your home.
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Hi,
I’m a tiny bean-to-bar chocolate maker, makes it at home. I leave in Saguenay (Quebec / Canada) and I’m interested to participe to you’re upcoming zoom chocolate tastings on February 28 th. Is it possible or it’s just for US people?
Thank you
Dominique
Hi Dominique, you’re welcome to sign up if you live in Quebec, as it isn’t too hard for me to ship from Pennsylvania to you. Please get your ticket when you can so there’s plenty of time for the bars to travel!