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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

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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.

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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.

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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.

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


Inside Spinnaker Chocolate: Northwest Chocolate Festival 2025
Meet Kelly from Spinnaker Chocolate

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 161 min read


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...

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Apr 241 min read


Pure Chocolate Company: Jamaican Gems - Transforming Communities, One Bar at a Time!
Join me as I chat with Wouter from Pure Chocolate Company as he reveals the vibrant island flavors captured in their tree-to-bar...

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Morumbí Cacao: Colombia’s Finest - Where Quality Meets Flavor and Aroma Excellence
Join me for an enlightening conversation with Laura Gutiérrez Osorio @laura_cacaocolumbia as she takes us on a journey through the...

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Telling a Story About the Dominican Republic Through Chocolate
As if chocolate from the Dominican Republic wasn’t enough of a draw, watch my interview with Jens Kamin from Definite Chocolate as he...

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Interview with Tamara Butterbaugh from Manoa Chocolate
To get a pulse on the emerging chocolate scene in Hawaii, I recently connected with Tamara Butterbaugh from Mānoa Chocolate via Zoom....

Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 10, 20201 min read
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