Step Into the Craft Chocolate World Through a Cocoa Importer
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IN PURSUIT OF PURITY
Chocolate Adventures
From Gourmand Award-Winning
Chocolate & Relationship Expert
Dr. Kalei Ross
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Original Beans From the Amazon
Curious to learn about the origins of cacao? Join me as I interview Andrea Abram from Luisa Abram Chocolate as she shares about her...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Jan 5
- 1 min
It's All About Transparency - Uncommon Cacao
Do you know much about the cacao supply chain that provides the essential ingredient to the chocolate you are eating - the cacao? Not...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- May 9, 2022
- 2 min
Chocolate, Coffee, & Tea Cares
Everyone has been impacted in one way or another by COVID. What I’ve seen in my local community of Vancouver, Washington is no different...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Sending Love To Everyone Involved In Making Chocolate
In 2021 the National Confectioners Association reported the following statistic: “An overwhelming 86% of Americans report that they’ll...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Making Cacao Beans An Approachable Snack - Good King Cacao
In my pursuit of finding 100% chocolate I’ve come across some exquisite cacao beans from across the globe. My journey recently brought...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Cacao Highlights of 2021
Can you believe that we are wrapping up another year? 2021 has been an incredible year. Admittedly, I have experienced some setbacks that...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Cacao Cultivates Artistic Creativity
I don’t know about you, but I find cacao pods to be beautiful. I love the colors. I love the different shapes, colors, and textures of...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
Honoka’a Chocolate … The Taste of Home
While Hawaii may be where I grew up, it is now a far and distant land from where I am at this season in life. I am grateful to have...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Interview with Jessica Henricks from Lavaloha
The Lavaloha team on the Big Island of Hawaii took land previously used to grow sugar cane and brought new life to it through growing...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Interview with Kim Wilson of Good King Cacao
Are you concerned about the issues seen in the chocolate industry (e.g., extensive bonded labor, child trafficking, unfair wages)? So was...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
Beating the Summer Heat Without Melting
How does a chocolate fan travel during the summer without contending with a bunch of melted chocolate? My initial plan was to bring cacao...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Cacao Inspires David Greenwood-Haigh To Write New Book
Cacao inspires people to create more than just wonderful chocolate. It inspired David Greenwood-Haigh to write the most creative book on...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Cheers To Beans! Cacao Bean Pairing - Part 3
We have come to the last installment in the Cheers To Beans blog series. (If you’ve missed the previous blogs, you can get caught up by...
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