chocolate Archives - Epicure & Culture

Foodie Fun: 12 Delicious Made In America Gift Ideas

by Michele HerrmannUpdated on Dec 21, 2020Nov 17, 2019

Love Made in America products? For the foodie in your life, these delicious gifts offer a look through the palate into the state they’re crafted in.

Roasting cacao beans. Photo courtesy of Maya Beach Hotel and Bistro.

11 Delicious Chocolate Tours Around The World

by Katie FooteUpdated on Jan 19, 2019Jul 3, 2018

Chocolate tours and experiences can really sweeten up a trip while immersing you in local culture. Here are 11 of the world’s best cacao-focused experiences, like farm excursions, beer and chocolate tastings, and more!

Notes On Cuban Chocolate & Responsible Tourism In Baracoa

by Renate StrubUpdated on Apr 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017

Craving Cuban chocolate? Here’s why chocoholics should visit Baracoa, plus insight into how to visit this controversial country responsibly.

Candy With Conscience: How To Have An Ethical Halloween

by Gretchen HealeyUpdated on Oct 26, 2016Oct 25, 2016

The Halloween candy you buy can have an impact on the destinations you travel to. Here’s why (and how to make more ethical holiday choices).

Chocolat et Vin, Quebec Style [Ice Wine Cocktail Recipe Included]

by Kate RobertsonUpdated on Apr 27, 2018Sep 14, 2016

Looking for delicious things to do in Quebec? Explore the Eastern Townships’ chocolate and wine culture for an indulgent day trip. Here’s how.

Tracing Saint Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage [Recipe Included!]

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Apr 14, 2016Jul 15, 2015

St. Lucia chocolate is a big part of this delicious Caribbean island’s heritage. Here’s why, and how to experience it for yourself.

Brooklyn’s Best Ethical Chocolate Experiences

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Oct 31, 2024May 11, 2015

Not all chocolate is created equal, especially when it comes to ethics. Many unaware buyers may be purchasing sweet treats made by less-than-savory methods — …