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An Italian Love Affair: Amedei Chocolate
Time Cupsoul was wandering around Georgetown, Washington, DC, recently, and happened upon Dean & DeLuca, a phenomenal grocery store with a fantastic selection of unique goods, including: fine craft chocolate. The chocolate bar offerings were seemingly endless at the store and even provided choices special to the DC area. How to choose which bar to buy? Sometimes, you just have to listen to what speaks or calls to you. An Italian brand, Amedei, on the top shelf, whispered in Italian. Andiamo.
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Óbolo’s Merkén Smoked Chili Chocolate Bar Scores with Special Spice
Óbolo Chocolate Makers' 65% Dark Chocolate Merkén Smoked Chili bar with "authentic, smoked chili pepper from Chile's indigenous Mapuche culture," has rocked our world. This bar is spicy and alive! We can't wait to share more thoughts with you.
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Marketing Chocolate in the COVID-19 Pandemic: 3+ Ways to Shift Your Strategy
Held on #BlackoutTuesday, much of the discussion was focused on the United States and the unrest felt here. In many ways, the panel felt not like a lecture to the consumer, but a letter to the industry itself. The key takeaways include: focus first and foremost on human health (at office, factory and at origin), embed transparency into your business model and innovate your offerings and how you share your stories.
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Doting on Antidote’s Dark Chocolate Ginger Bar
How long has it been since we’ve written a review/musing? COVID-19 has us all cooped up inside, washing our hands, and wearing a mask when we take occasional (safe-as-possible) walks. And on top of the virus, what is happening in the USA right now is so heavy. There’s just no other way to say it. We frequently turn to chocolate to comfort and nourish our souls during these strange and difficult times. Before COVID-19 and physical distancing, we were at The Chocolate House in DC and picked up…
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Time Cupsoul Tuesday Tune! Chocolate
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How to Support Local DC Coffee & Chocolate Shops During the Coronavirus Self-Quarantine
These are unprecedented times in recent human history. We now have the opportunity to be responsible and to stay at home to reduce the curve. As that this is a website about coffee shops and chocolate stores, we know that many local businesses will suffer during these trying times. Please consider buying some coffee beans, chocolate bars, online merchandise or gift cards to support your favorite local brands and enjoy their delicious offerings in the safety of your own home. Below you will find our DC list.
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Time Cupsoul Tuesday Tune! Beau Cacao
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Time Cupsoul Tuesday Tune! Perú
