Making Good Use of Cacao Shells

All chocolate makers recognize the excitement of seeing (and hearing) a constant flow of cacao nibs falling out of the winnower, ready for the grinder. And then their eye falls on the husks... Read on to discover a way to give them a new life!

Christmas in Mexico

Christmas in Mexico is a feast unlike anywhere else in the world as Christian traditions beautifully mingled with existing indigenous culture.

Cacao Moth: don’t bug me please

You may have seen striking images of bisected cacao beans. These vivid purple slices aren’t just for show – they’re part of an evaluation method called a cut test. But is this test actually meaningful?

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