While sometimes it's simply a tactic brands use to differentiate their products, some descriptors can tell you a lot about the chocolate and its origin. One in particular, bean-to-bar, has grown ...

working toward facilitating the local sourcing of chocolate farms in Hawaii. His shop offers bean-to-bar chocolate and truffle-making classes, plus free tastings during shop hours. One of my ...

We asked the owner of Dwaar Chocolate in Keego Harbor to explain how they transform raw cocoa beans into smooth chocolate bars.