Archive - the Next Batch | bean to bar chocolate

the care and feeding of chocolate moulds

there’s more that goes into them than just chocolate

Sep 25

chocolate maker x maker talk

Listen now (10 mins) | our first-ever Next Batch maker x maker interview, and yes I basically just interviewed myself.

Sep 16

10:10

pricing craft chocolate: let's talk sticker shock

Goldilocks and the three bears got it right

Sep 4

August 2024

DIY a small batch chocolate melter

insights and a video how-to for making a melter: keep batches melted, melt stored blocks, use for infusing cocoa butter

Aug 26

go-tools of the chocolate maker's trade

a bunch of things in my chocolate kitchen that I can't do without

Aug 23

inclusioncraft 101-ish

the basics for (anything but basic!) bars with added flavors and textures, and a look at inclusioncraft structure

Aug 20

the how-to's of plant~based (not so) white chocolate

a guide to chocolate's most unlimited canvas

Aug 7

July 2024

prepping for holiday 2024

it's the most wonderful slow batch time of the year

Jul 30

bittersweet chocolate

what makes an expert an expert

Jul 25

the cake and the convenience carrot

let them eat cacao

Jul 15

understanding origin flavor and roasting

a short video introduction

Jul 3

lessons in origin

the heart & soul of craft chocolate

Jul 3

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