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Behind the Palate: What It Means to Be a Professional Chocolate Taster | Kate Gallo
Professional chocolate taster Kate Gallo, known as The Chocolate Ambassador, discusses her Italian upbringing, fine-flavor cacao, bean-to-bar chocolate, tasting methods, and the future of chocolate education in this interview with Kalei Ross.
Dec 16, 2025


NearyNógs: Ireland’s First Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers | Interview with Dorothy at NWCF 2025
Dorothy from NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate shares about their Irish roots and their unique flavors
Oct 16, 2025


Jessica & Christian of Orinoco Chocolate Co. | The River, The Roots, The Flavors | NWCF 2025
Jessica and Christian from Orinoco Chocolate Co, share how the Orinoco River inspired the start of something truly flavorful
Oct 16, 2025


Pacific Bean-to-Bar Chocolate | Interview with Tom from Ao Cacao at NW Chocolate Festival 2025
Ao Cacao brings Pacific cacao origins to the world through their bean-to-bar chocolate
Oct 16, 2025


Flavor Meets Origin: Hapa Chocolat’s Creative Approach | Interview at NW Chocolate Festival 2025
Charlotte from Hapa Chocolat shares how she brings out unique flavors in single-origin chocolate
Oct 16, 2025


Ara Chocolat: Venezuelan Roots, Parisian Craft | Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
Sabrina from Ara Chocolat shares how her chocolate highlights her Venezuelan roots.
Oct 16, 2025


Melissa Coppel: Her Journey in the Chocolate World | Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
World-renowned chocolatier Melissa Coppel reflected on her journey through the chocolate industry—from her early beginnings to becoming one of the most respected figures in the industry.
Oct 16, 2025


What’s New from Metiche | Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
Fabiola filled us in on Metiche’s newest creations—flavors that not only highlight Mexico’s rich culinary heritage but also support local communities.
Oct 16, 2025


Kessho Unveils New Flavors & Creations | Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
Liang from Kessho Chocolate shared exciting updates on Kessho Chocolate’s newest creations, inspired by Asian flavors she grew up with.
Oct 16, 2025


Inside Spinnaker Chocolate: Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
Meet Kelly from Spinnaker Chocolate
Oct 16, 2025


Chocolate + Calm: Cocoa Sensory Sensory Wellness Tips
Yesterday I joined the ever-gracious Hannah Olsen on KATU’s Afternoon Live Show to unveil some of my favorite sensory wellness secrets...
Apr 24, 2025


Beyond Skin-Deep: Unleashing the Power of Touch in Team Building
Illustrating that while care may seem skin-deep, their effects are far-reaching—much like the meaningful team building
Feb 14, 2025


Cultivating Connections Through Chocolate and Tea
There's nothing like chocolate and pairing it with tea to bring people together.
Dec 19, 2024


Sweet Christmas Inspiration: Kalei Ross Shares Chocolate Gift Ideas on KATU’s Afternoon Live
Kalei Ross shares chocolate gift giving ideas on KATU
Nov 21, 2024


Crafting Change Through Chocolate: How Inaru is Revolutionizing the Industry with Purpose
Interview with Janett and Erika Liriano, founders of Inaru, mission-driven chocolate business in the Dominican Republic
Nov 11, 2024


Bringing Jamaican Flavors to Life: Interview with Nadine from Likkle More Chocolate
Interview with Nadine Burie, founder of Likkle More Chocolate in Jamaica
Nov 11, 2024


From Tree to Bar: How Pure Chocolate Jamaica Brings Authentic Island Flavors to Life
In this interview with Rennae from Pure Chocolate Jamaica @purechocolatejamaica, we dive into Jamaica's unique tree-to-bar...
Nov 5, 2024


Chocollor Chocolate:From Hobby to Jamaican Chocolate Haven
In this interview, we chat with the creators of Chocollor Chocolate @chocollorchocolate, the Jamaican chocolate company bringing island...
Nov 5, 2024


Interview With Jean-Pierre From Heritage Chocolate
Kalei's interview with Jean-Pierre from Heritage Chocolate.
Oct 28, 2024


Chocolate 101 on KATU's Afternoon Live Show
Dr. Kalei Ross has traveled the globe studying this sweet treat. She joined Hannah with interesting facts about chocolate you might not know
May 24, 2024
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