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“WONKA” Trailer Released – Story of the Chocolate-Maker Coming to Theaters December 15th
We are thrilled to share that the WONKA trailer was released today, featuring actor Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, the famed chocolate-maker and inventor from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory story by Roald Dahl. We couldn't think of a better actor to take this role, as we loved him as Laurie in Little Women and also as Paul in Dune. The movie, which opens in theaters on December 15th in the USA, comes from Warner Bros. Pictures, and from producers of the Harry Potter, Jurassic World and…
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Espuma No. 88 – Ways to Celebrate World Chocolate Day in DC (+in your town, too)!
Today is our favorite holiday. World Chocolate Day! Wishing you a wonderful day, filled with a very special chocolate treat, of course. This post has some ideas for you to celebrate!
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2022 Winter Holidays DIY Gift Idea! Make Your Own ‘Chocolate Lovers’ Gift Basket
We absolutely adore hot cocoa/ drinking chocolate and it can really add some relaxation to your daily routine. Rather than buying a pre-made gift box or basket for your loved one, you can curate your own by gathering some essential items using your own items alongside some new items from Etsy and Bar & Cocoa. A chocolate lovers gift basket is perfect for any loved one and friend in your life this season! DIY.
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2022 Chocolate + Coffee Holiday Gift Guide!
It's November, coffee and chocolate lovers! Now is the perfect time to grab a unique, seasonal 2022 coffee or chocolate advent calendar for your loved one; they usually sell out -- and to get ahead of your holiday shopping. Here's some of our pics for the most decadent and unique coffee and chocolate-related items on the market this year. Whether it's a new mug, a chocolate-scented candle, or ganache-colored cookware, we hope that you love our list ❤️
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12% OFF ALL CHOCOLATE: Our Picks from the Best Anniversary Sale
Bar & Cocoa’s anniversary sale has arrived and gives 12% almost everything until September 23rd! Why should the fashion sector have all of the fun with anniversary sales? After all, craft chocolate is a luxury sector, too, and like fashion, it has new collections that come out every season. Why not take advantage of this sale to stock up on some delicious chocolate to enjoy at home? Here are our picks, one per chocolate category.
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Taza Chocolate is Worth Toting on Your Travels
It's another East Coast chocolate bar up for review today: Taza Chocolate, based out of Somerville, Massachusetts. This chocolate bar is very unique in its circular shape and texture. The bar is "stone ground," meaning that the cocoa beans are "unrefined" and "minimally processed," according to the labeling on the package.
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Askinosie Chocolate Is Awesome! Where to Buy it in Washington, DC
Explosive vanilla qualities unfurl with each bite, bringing a unique sweet and slightly sour zest to the bar, and morphing the overall flavor experience into notes reminiscent of sugar: maple and molasses.
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Top 5 Frozen “Hot Chocolates” & Iced Mochas in Washington, DC
Maybe you're out and about in the city and want something chocolate-y and refreshing. Stop at one of these amazing DC stores for either an iced or frozen chocolate-themed drink this summer.
