Since Marou started making waves among chocolate lovers worldwide, there are telltale signs that Vietnamese cacao is becoming the trendy thing to do in bean-to-bar chocolate. Here is my list of single-origin chocolate bars that I've found made from Vietnamese beans: http://ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.ca/2015/02/vietnam-trending-chocolate-origin.html  Do you know of any others? I'd love to learn about them!

Chocolate and cherry is always a delicious combination, and this recipe is no exception.These 'cup-pakens' have mini cherry pies hidden inside of moist chocolate cupcakes. Best of all, they are topped with a rich, real-cream chocolate ganache. Try it! I guarantee you will impress all of your friends and family with this unique dessert! http://piecaken.blogspot.ca/2014/08/cup-paken-miniature-piecakens-with.html

I do a lot of experimenting with Flourless Chocolate Cake, and lately I have worked on recipes for white and milk chocolate (instead of the same ol' dark chocolate cake). Here is result of my white chocolate experiments with fresh Ontario peaches: http://ultimatelychocolatecakes.blogspot.ca/2014/08/flourless-white-chocolate-cake-with.html I'd love to see your flourless chocolate cake recipes! Send me the links! More of mine can be found here: http://ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-ultimate-chocolate-recipes.html .

I have tried all the commercial brands and some craft brands....but what are your favourite craft, bean-to-bar 85% dark chocolate bars? Please tell me in the comments section on my blog page: http://www.ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.ca/2014/08/whats-your-favourite-85-chocolate-bar.html

Have you seen the new kit for tasting chocolate by my fellow Canadian,Eagranie Yuh? At first I didn't think I needed it, but then I saw the value for both new and experienced chocolate tasters. In fact, I might include it in chocolate tasting sessions, offer it as a draw prize to participants or even include it in the price of the workshop. I've tested it out and written all about it on my blog, check it out on The Ultimate Chocolate Blog : http://ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.ca/2014/04/the-chocolate-tasting-kit-great-way-to.html .