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The Secret Chocolatier Goes American Made
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
When we announce that we’ve “Gone American” it often evokes a double take. People say, “Haven’t you always been?” Well, yes. Sort of. The Secret Chocolatier is an American company, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina where our family does all the work. But we haven’t always been able to source our chocolate from American sources. Until now, that is. Caveat: Cocoa is grown in the equatorial belt like coffee. The only American state that can grow cocoa is Hawaii but it’s not large enough for large sourcing. What we’re talking... Read more
Potomac Chocolate at The Secret Chocolatier
Potomac Chocolate Costa Rican Upala 82% Review
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Ben Rasmussen of Potomac Chocolate out of Woodbridge Virginia is now available in Charlotte NC at The Secret Chocolatier. Check out Andy's review of this newly minted American chocolate maker. Read more
The Great American Craft Chocolate Makers
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Coffee had a resurgence of American roasters, the brewmiesters have also been going crazy lately, and the more I dig around the more wonderful craft chocolate makers are to be found in the States. As a real coffee and beer aficionado it’s been a treat to experience their offerings and now with our shop I’ve been contacting everyone from our region outward looking for those great chocolates that we can offer the public. Many of these great chocolate crafters also have bulk that we can let Chef have his hands... Read more