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IN PURSUIT OF PURITY
Using the Power of Chocolate:
Tastings, Team Building, Education, & Consultation
From Gourmand Award-Winning Author &
Chocolate Educator
Dr. Kalei Ross
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jul 20, 20214 min read
The Lure of Unfermented Cacao Crafted By Cuna De Piedra
On April 20, 2021 I posted a blog focused on the molinillo in Cuna De Piedra’s molinillo set. It seemed fitting to highlight the...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jul 6, 20216 min read
Cacao Made With Love From Finca Dos Vistas - Aripo, Trinidad
According to Eurococoa.com: "Cocoa trees grow exclusively in areas that meet certain specific conditions. The cocoa belt is an area of...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Honduran Beans Cultivate Creativity!
There is so much that can be done with cacao beans aside from making chocolate, which of course is fantastic. Each set of beans that have...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Interview with Christine Azar of Azar Indulgences
Christine Azar said, “Chocolate is love. Chocolate is kindness.” Watch our interview to see how she is bringing this to her community in OR.
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 18, 20213 min read
Blanxart Organic Dark Chocolate 100% Alt Piura Peru
One of the things I thoroughly enjoy about 100% chocolate is that it gives my taste buds the opportunity to experience the natural...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 4, 20213 min read
A Lebanese Chocolate Adventure Awaits At Azar Indulgences
The pandemic ushered in the necessity to be more flexible and adjust our expectations of many things. Of the numerous things that this...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Apr 20, 20213 min read
The Historical Contribution of the Molinillo
Back in January 2021 I interviewed Cuna De Piedra’s co-founder Enrique Perez. If you haven’t watched it please do! It provides great...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Apr 6, 20213 min read
Chocolate Cultivates Creativity
In my book “In Pursuit of Purity, The Paris Chocolate Files” I chronicled my chocolate adventures that started off in the beautiful city...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Interview with Tamara Moore of Plantación de Cacao del Eden
There is a garden of Eden here on earth! Watch my interview with Tamara Moore of Plantación de Cacao del Eden in the Dominican Republic...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Sneak Peek Blog 2
Hello In Pursuit of Purity subscribers! The sun is coming out, even here in the Pacific Northwest. Yet another indication that Easter is...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Sneak Peek Blog 1
Hello In Pursuit of Purity subscribers! It’s hard to believe that Easter is right around the corner! In observance of the season Lent, we...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Saveurs et Nature’s 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar
In a previous blog I shared a review on cacao beans I received from Plantacion de Cacao del Eden in the Dominican Republic that I paired...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Paradise in the Dominican Republic - Plantación de Cacao del Eden
The Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful beaches, resorts and golfing. However, there is much more to this Caribbean country as...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Travel To Trinidad Via Finca Dos Vistas
Many people were happy to bring 2020 to an end. However, I wanted to savor the joy of the Christmas season despite the challenges that...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 2, 20212 min read
A Tastebud Party - Mission Chocolate - Escuro 100%
A Tastebud Party - Mission Chocolate - Escuro 100%
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Interview With Enrique Perez of Cuna de Piedra
Enrique Perez, co-founder of Cuna de Piedra, said, “Cacao brings people together” and that “Cacao shows us how to coexist”. Watch my...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Traditional & Not So Traditional Flavors of the Season
While COVID-19 led to a number of changes across the globe, one thing that it didn’t stifle is human creativity. In fact, it spurred us...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Ending 2020 Right With Truffles!
Back on December 9, 2020 I posted a blog about how chocolate is an integral part of celebrations for numerous people and cultural groups...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Interview with Chocolate Expert David Greenwood-Haigh Fih
David Greenwood-Haigh said, “Eating an ethical bar of chocolate tastes much better than a bar of chocolate where you can almost taste the...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Christmas Is Even Merrier With Chocolate
As the end of the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that I have learned from everyone I’ve had the pleasure of...
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