Alex Whitmore
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Jul 9 2009, 8:19 amThe Secret Behind Special Chocolate
The author describes the ancient Mexican art of cocoa-milling--but he can only reveal so much.read more
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Jun 23 2009, 8:28 amHow to Make a Chocolate Bar
It's not easy to find high-quality, organic cacao. But the work pays off in the form of a rich chocolate bar.read more
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Apr 28 2009, 8:10 amCacao Tejate: Ancient Chocolate Drink
Hand-milled in Mexico for centuries from cocoa beans, corn, and the flower of the "funeral tree," it's like an artisinal Frosty. The local producers, who also sell it, each make their own customized versions of the chocolatey beverage, adding such extras as chilies, salsa, or herbs.read more
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Apr 10 2009, 7:53 amMexican Chocolate: Rustic, Stronger, Better
Mexican chocolate has strong flavors and rustic textures you just won't find in a bar of the European stuff. It's no wonder: chocolate has been a food--not a candy--in Central and South America for thousands of years before it ever got to Europe.read more
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Alex Whitmore
Alex Whitmore is a co-founder of Taza Chocolate. Raised in the greater-Boston area, Alex Whitmore was always captivated by food, travel, and culture. After years doing odd jobs in odd places, Whitmore teamed up with a friend to found Taza chocolate. full bio
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