Online Chocolate Classes...
...What I've Learned About Chocolate that Every Chocolate Lover Needs to Know!
Tuesday, 2:41 p.m.
From the Desk of Bryn Kirk
Re: Fun, Educational, and Delicious Chocolate Classes
Dear Chocolate Lover,
How do you feel when you are eating chocolate? What if you could feel that way all the time?
Of course in reality you wouldn't be able to eat chocolate all the time without it losing some of its appeal. It's those moments when chocolate breaks through in your life that gives it that special feeling brought on by that taste you love.
At Chocolate University Online we strive to give you the feeling of chocolate all the time. As a student, your mind will be focused on chocolate more than ever before. You will have more chocolate moments, and more enjoyment in those moments, as you gain insight into your favorite food.
Delicious and Fun!
"Chocolate University lessons are the best. Not only am I learning interesting and helpful information but the chocolate labs & weekly assignments are delicious!
P.S. They're really lots of fun too."
Sue
Yuma, Arizona
The key to understanding the nuances and complex flavors and aromas of great chocolate is simple - training and tasting - guided by an expert in the field.
Most people just continue eating chocolate instead of ever really tasting it, never realizing why they like the flavor, never gaining true understanding. But you can have it differently.
If you are ready to embrace the total chocolate experience then...
You are really going to love...
Chocolate Classes From Chocolate University Online!
At Chocolate University Online I will personally teach you all about chocolate. This program will help you...
I've done all the work, so you can simply enjoy!
In this step-by-step complete course you will learn exactly how to taste chocolate, increasing the wonderful flavor experience, developing your own deep understanding--(completely from square one, no prior experience necessary)--from a Master of Chocolate...
Is this the right chocolate class for you?
Since you love chocolate and have already read this far, the answer is probably yes. But let's take a quick look at some specific situations. I would really love to have you in class if this is the right class for you.
Which of these statements best defines you?
"I am a chocolate lover and I want to learn more about chocolate!"
If so, then this class is perfect for you and you are already qualified to join us. Whether you or your friends consider you a chocoholic or not, you will certainly take that chocolate addiction to the next level!
"I am interested in a well-rounded chocolate education covering chocolate tastings, chocolate history, as well as pairing chocolate with other food and drinks..."
If so, you'll really love our classes. We dig into all of these things. There is so much fun that can be had with chocolate.
"I am already a professional in the chocolate industry, but I want to learn some of the basics about chocolate..."
If so, this class might be OK for you, but you might want to consider the chocolate professional class which works at a faster pace and includes personal coaching.
"I want to learn to make chocolate candies that I can sell..."
If so, this class is only an introduction. While I teach some of the fundamentals of chocolate candy making, this is not a chocolatier school. Of course rounding out your chocolate education with what we teach might be good for your business. And my separate chocolate coaching programs can help support you with troubleshooting.
"I want to learn to make chocolate, from bean to bar..."
If so, you will need more than this class. In this class you can experience the bean and the bar, and I will go over such things as tempering chocolate. But I am not going to show you how to start from raw ingredients to make your own designer chocolate.
"Bryn, really I am just interested in trying something fun and different. I want to choose my own timing and schedule and participate from home..."
Well, join us! Even if you don't call yourself a chocolate lover or a chocoholic, you will soon! This class will elevate your entire chocolate experience. You will develop a personal relationship with the world's favorite food.
So who am I to teach you about chocolate?
In college, my studies made me a scientist and a teacher. I became a licensed biology teacher. I taught in high schools for a couple years before my dream job and I came together in the same time and space.
It was my husband who actually took the phone call, from out of the blue, wondering if I'd be willing to work for Ambrosia Chocolate Company. Duh! That's exactly what I wanted without even knowing the position existed.
I started working at Ambrosia in a quality control job (oh yeah, lots and lots of chocolate tasting) and then I moved into research and product development. In case you're wondering, that's even more tasting!
For nearly 10 years I had my hands in chocolate, producing formulas for such companies as Pillsbury, Nabisco, Good Humor, ConAgra, Edy's, Mrs. Fields, and Quaker Oats.
Besides making chocolate formulas, I learned to troubleshoot chocolate problems for businesses. Sometimes over the phone, and sometimes in person, I would help resolve their chocolate and candy-making issues. I learned a lot about what problems occur throughout the industry.
And, to expand my role, the company trained me to be a taster on their taste testing panel. Eventually I ran taste test panels for the new products that we developed in our laboratory.
Now my passion is taking this knowledge and providing it to chocolate lovers, chocoholics, chocolate businesses, and anyone who enjoys chocolate in any form. By doing this, I can help you can enhance your chocolate experience, whether you prefer making it or eating it. This will boost your overall love and enjoyment of chocolate!
Seminar conclusion at ADM Cocoa's Milwaukee facility.
I presented a "standards of identity" seminar at ADM in Mansfield, MA.
Chocolate applications go beyond candies. Here I'm at a baking class.
Informative and Entertaining!
"Your 'Flavor Attributes of Chocolate' presentation was a great success! It was informative, entertaining and interactive with the audience. I certainly learned more than I ever had before about chocolate."
William
Athens, Georgia
The "Taste and Understand Training Formula":
Step-By-Step Training!
I developed the chocolate classes at Chocolate University Online so that you can get even greater enjoyment every time you take a bite of your favorite chocolate. You might even find a new favorite! And you'll discover why it's your favorite.
Every week for the next 9 months (40 weeks total) you'll receive an email with a special download link for an easy-to-read step-by-step lesson that assures you'll make progress every single week.
Some weeks will also include bonus material to help you understand and learn more advanced concepts.
Don't worry, there is no requirement to participate with others, or submit answers to questions.
You are never graded. It's all about fun with chocolate that you can do on your own time. This is purely a self-study program.
While I send you one lesson per week, you can even let them pile up in your email if you get busy with something else.
Over the coming 9 months your Chocolate University Online lessons will help you easily discover:
(see lessons 1 to 12)
(see lesson 25)
(see lessons 8 and 9)
(see lessons 35 and 36)
(see lessons 16 and 17)
(see lesson 22)
But perhaps the best thing about chocolate classes is that you get to eat your homework!
Instead of simply publishing this information in some book that just sits on your coffee table, I'm making these lessons available to you week after week in "bite-sized" portions.
You'll also receive some "here's what you do next" action steps to improve your progress. You won't just be book-smart, you'll have practical experience so the lessons will stay with you.
When you join Chocolate University Online you'll receive...
Forty Lessons in downloadable .PDF format
Each lesson is strategically created in such a way that you'll see growth in your knowledge and appreciation of chocolate.
You will get my expert guidance and direction that helps you learn the right things at the right time...
Here’s a Summary of What You Get
Each Chocolate Lesson...
Is Short and Easy to “Digest”…
Most lessons are only 4-7 pages in length and contain nothing but “the good stuff.” Each lesson is purposefully brief (but thorough!) so you can read it quickly and get on to the chocolate experience.
Has a Fun Laboratory or Experiment to Complete…
Many lessons will include an appropriate sensory evaluation (fancy word for taste testing). Whether you complete the experiment or not is up to you. You’ll speed up your learning if you do. And you’ll enjoy more chocolate along the way!
Builds As You Go...
Most lessons build on previous information. Early on we discuss basics to quickly establish your expertise. From there, we move into intermediate and then advanced topics to help you obtain legendary "chocolate guru" status!
Helps You Make Real Progress...
You've always loved chocolate for the taste. These lessons will transform the way you think about chocolate and the way you pursue it. Your family and friends will place you on a chocolate pedestal.
Includes Chocolate Recipes to Impress...
Since people know about my love of chocolate they often expect me to bring chocolate when I need a "dish to pass." So, to round out each lesson, I will include a recipe or two. This way you can help others enjoy your love of chocolate too!
Each chocolate class is designed to be "to the point" so you learn quickly and easily.
The first lesson is coming your way immediately upon completing your order. Here's what's included in your first class...
Lesson #1
This lesson is yours instantly when you join! It's your chance to start turning your love of chocolate into expertise.
Fun Conversation!
"I have been a chocolate lover for some time but it is great to learn so much about it, and how to compare different types and brands. I could not resist eating my homework. It brought a new theme of conversation at home, and between my friends!"
Richard
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
You Can Start Your Chocolate Journey
in the Next Five Minutes for Only...
By now you're probably wondering how much this is going to cost. As you've probably guessed by now, I get paid hundreds of dollars just for a couple hours of a chocolate tasting or similar presentation. (Need proof? Take a look at my chocolate tasting site.)
And with Chocolate University Online you're getting more than 100 hours of my presentation material distilled down into 40 fun and easy lessons. That's much more information than you'd get in a single 2-hour presentation, and a whole lot less money...
If you're lucky enough to live near a local college that offers special interest classes you might be able to find a chocolate-related class. Even so, you'd still likely spend hundreds of dollars for a single semester, or nearly $100 for a few short sessions, and never get as comprehensive a chocolate education as you'll get here.
Over in our Chocolate Professional Class we sell chocolate lessons for $497. That includes the lessons in PDF downloads, MP3 audio, and coaching. Frankly, in my opinion, we offer the professional students a great price for that bundle. (If you want to present chocolate tastings like I do, the chocolate professional class is the way to go!)
But chocolate is a passion of mine so want to share the information with a price that every chocolate lover can afford. I want you to learn all about this wonderful food so I am making it easy for you.
I could go on and on about some high price that we cut down to some lower price, kind of like they do on those infomercials, but I'd rather get to the point...
You can join Chocolate University Online and still have money left to get yourself some great chocolate!
Satisfy Those Cravings!
"As a chocoholic, I crave both chocolate and my Chocolate University Online lessons."
Jean
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Now it's time for you to smile...
Since the class of 40 lessons is spread out over 9 months, you can choose to pay $14.95 per month for each month of the class.
Or, you can pay in full right now and save more than 27% off that price with a single payment of $97. Once and done!
Either way, this is one sweet deal.
Plus, You Get Exclusive Bonuses...
In addition to the 40 lessons, I am throwing in 5 audio interviews. You will hear from...
In 2006, Corinne's daughter bet she couldn't eat a different chocolate each day for a year. She enjoyed that year so much that she still eats a different chocolate every day. Here we catch up with her after her 3,000th chocolate!
As the youngest of fifteen children, Frances would ask her mom to make cookies or candy. But after cooking for so many years and for so many children her mom was tired of it and said, “If you want it you have to learn to make it yourself.” Now Frances teaches what she learned.
Josh was president of the Cholive Company at the time of this interview. He grew up learning about the food industry from his family (Sargento Foods) and took his knowledge of cheese and applied it to the chocolate industry. If you're in the chocolate industry (or want to be) this interview is for you!
Owner of Dominique's Sweet Things, she started as a chocolate lover and turned her passion for eating chocolate into a passion for creating chocolates. Now she is a professional chocolate truffle maker, making each and every one by hand.
Bryan-David was the owner at Northstar Fine Coffees at the time of this interview. Since this time, his career elevated to the status of Celebrity Coffee Chef. You'll discover amazing parallels between chocolate and coffee... cacao beans, coffee beans; tasting chocolate, tasting coffee; flavor profiles, and more.
With these 5 exclusive interviews you get more chocolate fun, more chocolate knowledge, and even more value from your chocolate education.
This interview collection, which you cannot get anywhere else, adds hundreds of dollars of extra value, and I'm including these for free when you join Chocolate University Online.
"Bryn, that's an amazing deal!"
Yes it is. At $97 for all 40 lessons, that's less than $2.43 per class. And, as I mentioned, you pay nothing extra for the bonus interviews!
I'm taking you by the hand, adding to your chocolate knowledge step-by-step, and building your chocolate expertise. This will pay you back in chocolate enjoyment for years to come.
So if you're excited about all this but concerned this might be one of those deals that's too good to be true, let me ease your mind with one more thought...
I'm Giving You an Iron-Clad Money-Back Guarantee!
In case you need it, for your peace of mind, I want you to know that a refund is available.
There's nothing to lose. If you're unhappy for any reason, I will return your money with the click of a mouse button.
I stand behind my materials completely, and know you'll be completely thrilled with the content and, more importantly, the knowledge and enjoyment you gain.
And it's completely your decision. If, within 60 days, you feel the classes are not worth it, or you're dissatisfied for any reason, simply email me to let me know and we'll issue a full and prompt refund.
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I invite you to start my Chocolate University Online chocolate classes for a unique (and delicious) degree in the study of chocolate. Everything you learn impacts your appreciation of chocolate and will help fine-tune your preferences.
Please join me in class! I am confident that you will become a chocolate expert, without guilt, as you taste your way to graduation and get your own personal certificate of completion!
If this sounds exactly like what you're looking for, let's get started right now.
See you in class,
Here I am with chocolate and memorabilia.
Passionate About Chocolate!
"Thank you! All my friends and relatives agreed that your "Classic Chocolate Tasting" presentation was the best time they ever had at a gathering. You have so much passion about chocolate! It meant so much to me that you were able to help make our wedding weekend extra special."
Ashley
Chicago, Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any "hidden costs" in addition to my membership fees?
Your credit card is processed through a third party. We do not have access to it, so there is no way we can ever add any costs without your voluntary purchase.
Furthermore, no other expenses are required!
That said, you should also be aware that to get the most out of your learning, most lessons include an assignment.
While all assignments are optional (there's nothing you have to turn in), learning to taste and appreciate chocolate requires experience, so some chocolate purchases will be recommended.
In most cases these will be simple purchases at a local grocery store for just a few dollars at a time.
At other times, we will make other product or service recommendations that may enhance your experience. Of course you can always choose to forgo a tasting experience, and any other options, if the time or expense is inconvenient for you.
Does my membership include personal teaching?
It depends which membership(s) you select. If you are one of the elite students of our professional course then, yes, personal teaching is included for 3 months to help you get the most out of all of the material.
As a chocolate lover, joining through the offer on this page, you will be offered access to our Primal Chocolate Club. Members of this club do get personal access to my expertise. This is an additional membership program and the number of members is strictly limited. To get the extra attention you can enroll in, or get on the waiting list for, the Primal Chocolate Club. You can get more details on the Primal Chocolate Club in your regular lessons.
Outside of the professional class and the Primal Chocolate Club I simply cannot dedicate the time to personally teach each chocolate student. Even if every member just asked ONE simple question, it would be impossible to handle all of the requests. If the extra level of service is something you would like, the cost of the Primal Chocolate Club is quite low making it a great value. So consider that when it's offered to you.
With that said, I will always be available to handle support requests (e.g. "I can't download this week's lesson"). Communications and technology glitches can happen, and we're all dedicated to getting through any problems.
What if I miss a lesson?
Each lesson is delivered in an email that has a link to the lesson. Anytime after you get the email you can use the link to retrieve the lesson. They are never deleted. In fact, each lesson also contains links to all the previous lessons. This way even if you lose or delete one of the emails, you are still able to get to all lessons. Just wait for the next one to arrive.
So, whether you are out of town and can't get to your email, or you choose to let a few lessons accumulate before you turn your attention to them, the lessons are still there when you are ready. The flexibility is all yours!
Do I have to commit to the entire 9 months of weekly lessons?
No, certainly not. While I think you'll really enjoy the program, you may cancel anytime you want. You may either email me through the Contact Us link to the above left of this page or follow the link in the original payment confirmation email. You'll find instructions for a prompt and courteous cancellation. I don't think you'll want to cancel once you dive in to the training! But you can if you so choose.
Also if life gets in the way and you don't get to your lesson each week, that's not a problem. We're not grading you or keeping you on a schedule. Of course, we are on a schedule so we'll continue to deliver your lessons, but you can let them pile up and get back to them as soon as you are able.
With weekly lessons, what day of the week will I receive my emails?
There isn't a set day of the week when lessons will arrive to your inbox. Starting the day you begin, the email system is set to send out your lesson approximately every 7 days (sometimes there is a 24-48 hour difference in delivery, but you'll always receive a lesson for each week).
Sometimes there may be cumulative delays, causing the delivery day to slowly slip out. We compensate by sometimes scheduling the lessons at 6 day intervals. In any case, don't worry. You still only pay for 9 months and you will get all 40 lessons.
Can I buy a membership as a gift for someone else?
Yes you can. Your favorite chocolate lover will really appreciate Chocolate University Online weekly lessons.
To order as a gift, click the order link and provide your information as the billing information. When the billing is completed your billing email address will be used as the lessons delivery address.
We recommend you forward the email that contains the link to the first lesson to the gift recipient. After you do that, click the link at the bottom of the email that says, "Change Subscriber Options". When that page opens up, look for the link that says, "edit contact information." Click that link to update the email address and recipient name.
Can I share a membership with someone else?
Please don't. The lessons are copyrighted materials. Your payment covers the class itself, not books that you can share.
I have put countless hours into this work and charge such a low price that anyone can afford it. I understand it can be fun to work through the material with a friend. In that case, I would suggest you each have your own membership.
Just like going to a class at a physical brick and mortar university, if you want to have fun with your friend, you both need to enroll in the class. Thank you.
If you have a large group of friends, let me know and we could put together a group rate package for you depending on the size. Chocolate and chocolate lessons are more fun in a crowd.
Can I get college credit upon completion of the coursework?
While Chocolate University Online is quite educational, it is not associated with any accredited university program so it does not provide any credits toward any degree.
However, you will receive a nice certificate of accomplishment (which we refer to as the Chocolate University Online diploma). You can print and frame it with pride and show off to your friends!