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Interview CUO Chocolate Expert

Interview with CUO’s own Bryn Kirk

We'll get right to it in this post, as there's quite a bit of content.

In an exclusive interview, I asked our own chocolate expert and head of CUO's online chocolate classes, Bryn Kirk, 12 interesting questions about chocolate!

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Hot Chocolate Making CUO

Traditions of Warm Drinking Chocolate

Hot chocolate is as strong and long-standing a tradition as any. In fact, it's been a tradition since Aztec times.

This beverage is far from being just a kid's drink. It has been the choice drink of rulers, warriors, and explorers for centuries.

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Pumpkin and Chocolate Recipes CUO

12 Perfect Chocolate and Pumpkin Recipes

It's Autumn, or for us here in the U.S. it's "fall", because leaves fall down. 😉

But all joking aside, isn't it just the loveliest time of year? This is my favorite season, mainly because I get to break out my cozy sweaters and tall boots...

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Chocolate Beer Guide CUO

Chocolate Beers to Taste and Love

Is there really anything that doesn't taste better with chocolate?

Beer is no different.

Inspired by our German friends, here's to a happy choc-toberfest! Who's with me?!

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Q&A CUO Chocolate Survey Results

CUO Chocolate Survey Results!

We asked, and you answered.

The results are in for our CUO Chocolate Survey, and I'm excited to share them with you!

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Chocolate Relaxation Techniques CUO

10 Chocolate Relaxation Techniques for Workaholics

Labor day is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited.

Isn't it nice to be rewarded with a special day to ourselves each year, just because the nation knows we're a bunch of workaholics?

We don't want to get trapped in the "work is everything" mindset, but it can be hard to slow down and be good to ourselves...

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Funny Chocolate Videos CUO

8 Funny Chocolate Videos to Brighten Your Day!

Do you need a break from all the crazy, hectic goings-on today?

We love chocolate for all its feel-good benefits.

But - who's to say you can't get those same feel-good benefits from a little dose of chocolate humor?!...

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El Salvador Women Make Organic Chocolate

Rural Salvadorans Reviving Chocolate Production

In an effort to revive cacao production in El Salvador, the Alianza Cacao Alliance took shape late last year.

The alliance brought together cooperatives and farmers from different regions, including rural townsfolk who have been struggling to make a living.

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Chocolate Fair Food Ideas

Chocolate Fair Food Concoctions

Fair food trends may come and go, but chocolate is forever.

Nonetheless, there are some creative fair foods featuring our beloved ingredient that are certainly worth mentioning...

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26 Awesome (Slightly Awkward) Chocolate Facts!

Is crushing it at chocolate trivia the prize accomplishment of your life?

Or, do you just crave more chocolate knowledge like you do the sweet candy bars it makes? 

Read on, and enjoy these 26 awesome and slightly awkward chocolate facts!

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