Category Archives: History

Beneficial weed grows in SF

Posted on February 8, 2012 by chocolatte

Local “start-up upstart” Dandelion Chocolate gave a presentation on the making of chocolate from bean to bar combined with a tasting, Jan. 31, 2012, at 18 Reasons in the Mission District. The always interesting presentation was loaded with personal tales … Continue reading →

 

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A good business for the long term

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Chocolate By The Bay

According to Minyanville.com, Baker’s Chocolate is the second oldest publicly traded companies in the U.S. Established in 1765, Baker’s is still around today, although it is part of the Kraft Food conglomerate. And as if to prove the maxim about … Continue reading →

 

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Chocolate on DVD

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Chocolate By The Bay

Chocolate is so photogenic, I don’t understand why we don’t see it portrayed in movies and TV shows more often. Here’s my evidence that we need more watchable chocolate: Movies with chocolate in them Romantics Anonymous (Les Emotifs Anonymes), 2010. … Continue reading →

 

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Unearthing chocolate’s history

Posted on February 3, 2011 by chocolatte

Was drinking chocolate worth more than gold to the ancient Mayans? Continue reading →

 

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