The Chocolate Nation is excited to welcome you to our new blog, The Chocolate Dish, dedicated to celebrating artisan chocolate, fresh seasonal ingredients, and the craftspeople that create our superior chocolate. We plan to use this blog as a forum to educate interested clients and friends about fine chocolates and the criterion we use to identify all of the fantastic chocolatiers found on our website. Look for tips on tasting menus, pairing, entertaining and all sorts of (fun) chocolate information.

One of our goals is to help you make an informed decision about the chocolate you select for tastings, gifts, pairings or just a little indulgence for yourself. We will be devoted to answering your questions…see below:

• The differences between US and European made chocolate (is there one?)
• The production processes used by artisan Chocolatiers vs. larger chocolate makers (does it make a difference?)
• Getting the right chocolate for the right occasion (with so many options to choose from the purchase decision can become very confusing)
• % of cacao (what does it mean?)
• Any topics that are of particular interest to you (so please don’t hesitate to recommend future ideas!)

So don’t forget to check back with us every week or two for some fresh perspective on fine chocolate!