tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.comments2023-03-03T00:22:01.014-08:00ChocolopolisDiscover a world of chocolatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18008400439069453672noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-86338265858430301032015-07-31T18:31:44.683-07:002015-07-31T18:31:44.683-07:00So interesting - I'll have to do some blind ta...<br />So interesting - I'll have to do some blind tasting of my own to check my biases! Anne Schroedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-30938383574554055912015-04-22T10:54:49.126-07:002015-04-22T10:54:49.126-07:00I really liked this post too. I read the article ...I really liked this post too. I read the article that you responded to first so I'd have a background for where you were coming from. Very informative and exciting. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to the conversation!Darcynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-31063242469805759232015-03-17T20:16:44.456-07:002015-03-17T20:16:44.456-07:00Thank you for the reminders of what makes great ch...Thank you for the reminders of what makes great chocolate great and for the hard work you do to curate your selection so that we can enjoy the best. I've not been to Mast Brothers but was wowed by their the presentation of their cook book. Agree that marketing and presentation certainly does have sway.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839332781889716457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-86892969842965929412015-03-17T13:50:45.816-07:002015-03-17T13:50:45.816-07:00What a good blog. Wine critics should take note. I...What a good blog. Wine critics should take note. Instead of the typical Robert Parker single standard, Lauren Adler acknowledges that in many ways taste preferences are just that, preferences, not the "correct" answers. And the criteria Lauren uses to select her chocolates are much the same that one uses to select wines: taste, texture, and...Hey! how did aroma get left out?Clint Hallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-53999124555223629292015-03-17T12:52:52.514-07:002015-03-17T12:52:52.514-07:00Thank you for contributing to this conversation! ...Thank you for contributing to this conversation! While visiting friends in Brooklyn a few years ago they were excited to bring me into Mast to have some chocolate samples. I actually walked right back outside and spit the chocolate out in a bush because I was so shocked by the chalky texture in my mouth and, honestly, insulted by how poorly made it was. I'm not a picky eater, and I'll eat plenty of things I don't like. But after talking to people about Mast, including their staff in the store, the contrast of what I actually put in my mouth and what I thought I was putting in my mouth made me react so dramatically! I went back in to try another piece because I thought I must have gotten a piece that had been out for ages. There was no improvement. The power of marketing is an incredible thing...Zyanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205169395085090066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-57526303904012298102014-05-08T20:46:54.518-07:002014-05-08T20:46:54.518-07:00Thank you for sharing your great story, I hope you...Thank you for sharing your great story, I hope you will touch many people with what needs to be known to all of us.<br />Many thanks.<br />MayaMaya Schoop-Ruttenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681749440176687017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-54305873439709948152014-05-02T06:13:41.155-07:002014-05-02T06:13:41.155-07:00Such a great post, Lauren! Thank you, I've lea...Such a great post, Lauren! Thank you, I've learn a lot more about MMC.Karinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087908664722965150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-54968911123871049612014-04-24T22:56:03.907-07:002014-04-24T22:56:03.907-07:00I have to admit that I am a bit jealous of your ad...I have to admit that I am a bit jealous of your adventure! Mark looks great in dreads and it would be completely acceptable in the Seattle area. Barbie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448817715192577209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-19567258936838998872014-04-12T14:24:21.800-07:002014-04-12T14:24:21.800-07:00Thanks, Geert! Perhaps we'll have a cacao adve...Thanks, Geert! Perhaps we'll have a cacao adventure together in the future. I look forward to finally meeting you. - LaurenDiscover a world of chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008400439069453672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-73358290861263082062014-04-10T03:23:53.426-07:002014-04-10T03:23:53.426-07:00Thanks for sharing this nice report, I've spre...Thanks for sharing this nice report, I've spread the word of your adventures, greetings Geert Vercruysse (Belgium)Geert Vercruyssehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346727139457081275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-2856682143957476092012-08-26T15:02:29.587-07:002012-08-26T15:02:29.587-07:00Thanks for the article. I've been dying to try...Thanks for the article. I've been dying to try some of this. Just gone through a taste of all of the raw chocolate available out there.Annmarie Kostykhttp://www.annmariekostyk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-54059808320224251472012-08-16T19:50:57.805-07:002012-08-16T19:50:57.805-07:00Looks delicious! I would love to try some.Looks delicious! I would love to try some.Spencerhttp://www.moolollybar.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-90024780795211264332012-06-11T02:00:29.700-07:002012-06-11T02:00:29.700-07:00Thanks for sharing and nice to read how you think ...Thanks for sharing and nice to read how you think on Askinosie.<br />I do follow and sell his chocolate in my shop in Belgium and would really like to share this post from you, could I use you're findings on my blog please?<br />Thanks and succes with your blog,<br />GeertVercruysse Geerthttp://www.patisserievercruysse.benoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-39951173712535859582012-04-27T15:15:21.624-07:002012-04-27T15:15:21.624-07:00@Sunita- I'm glad you are getting some time wi...@Sunita- I'm glad you are getting some time with them as well. We always love meeting with chocolate makers. It is a great way to spread the word about great chocolate.-EmilyDiscover a world of chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008400439069453672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-76945789630348993352012-04-27T15:14:40.657-07:002012-04-27T15:14:40.657-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Discover a world of chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008400439069453672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-24591430547829013052012-04-27T14:02:42.773-07:002012-04-27T14:02:42.773-07:00very cool. Kallari is going to be coming to The Ch...very cool. Kallari is going to be coming to The Chocolate Garage later in May to do a demo... partnering with a group in Palo Alto to host it here. :)Sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221917811843999567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-72617393814648471312012-04-27T12:11:30.804-07:002012-04-27T12:11:30.804-07:00@ ChocoFiles- That is interesting to hear. I know ...@ ChocoFiles- That is interesting to hear. I know our customers primarily buy the Le 100% to eat. I agree with you though, while it is my favorite 100% bar I prefer something in the 75-80% range.- EmilyDiscover a world of chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008400439069453672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-47274812367238518262012-04-26T14:48:48.143-07:002012-04-26T14:48:48.143-07:00Surprisingly, the Pralus 100% is also the best sel...Surprisingly, the Pralus 100% is also the best seller at the store in Washington D.C. that may have the best selection of chocolate bars on the East Coast. I was amazed to hear that. I wonder if people are using them to cook with? It's one of the best 100% bars I've tasted, but I prefer bars in the 70-78% range much more.ChocoFileshttps://sites.google.com/site/chocolatereviewsite/Bars?pli=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-89490306729532596672012-03-23T09:37:47.320-07:002012-03-23T09:37:47.320-07:00Wish I could stop by on Saturday! I will have to ...Wish I could stop by on Saturday! I will have to send someone in my place to do a surrogate tasting!Barbie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448817715192577209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-30559316005297656982011-11-17T23:05:16.034-08:002011-11-17T23:05:16.034-08:00Brilliant idea to fund Kiva loans with your tip ja...Brilliant idea to fund Kiva loans with your tip jar.Barbie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448817715192577209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-25204884038881644722011-10-28T13:56:07.931-07:002011-10-28T13:56:07.931-07:00Thank you Lauren, this is an amazing article and w...Thank you Lauren, this is an amazing article and we really couldn't put this on without your support and the support of the chocolate making community!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-58858808533294330012011-07-09T18:52:45.474-07:002011-07-09T18:52:45.474-07:00Wish me good luck! I'll do my best to win one...Wish me good luck! I'll do my best to win one of the golden tickets this year!Barbie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448817715192577209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-18177012814159488772011-05-17T23:35:11.208-07:002011-05-17T23:35:11.208-07:00What an incredible experience! Fascinated by expl...What an incredible experience! Fascinated by exploring the intricacies of single-origin chocolate, I embarked on a journey to discover the best chocolate to complement my ginger biscotti. It took quite a bit of experimentation to achieve what I felt was that perfect fusion of flavors and it was so worth it! I had a blast, learned a lot, and indulged in delectable chocolate sensations throughout the process.Carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-5914539573714065452011-05-09T17:46:31.054-07:002011-05-09T17:46:31.054-07:00This is one of our favorite bars by perhaps our fa...This is one of our favorite bars by perhaps our favorite chocolate maker. If you can't stop by during the tasting on Saturday, consider buying a bar on your next visit.<br /><br />Here's our detailed review: http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2010/12/review-rogue-hispaniola.html<br /><br />Richard<br />One Golden TicketRichardhttp://onegoldenticket.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362482091230481950.post-92220325975597978692010-12-27T17:08:51.711-08:002010-12-27T17:08:51.711-08:00Lauren - your tribute to your dad is beautiful. I ...Lauren - your tribute to your dad is beautiful. I had the opportunity to work with him on a few occasions, and I thoroughly enjoyed his energy, his spirit, and his unbridled excitement about your wonderful chocolate business.Jill S.noreply@blogger.com