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Updates on the fine chocolate industry  The fine chocolate industry is having a moment right now. As more and more people consume chocolate and the industry expands, the importance of understanding where chocolate and cacao comes from becomes more and more important. Lately there have been a few great articles on chocolate in leading newspapers and media outlets, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, as well as new trade publications that are shedding light on the fine chocolate industry as a whole.  Here are some of the latest articles to have come out in the past...

Officially members of the Miami Dade Women's Chamber of Commerce! Susana and Isabel are proud to announce that Garcia Nevett Chocolatier de Miami is now part of the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade. This is great group of successful women who support each other through networking and advising.  As part of their Wine and Unwind series, the WCC hosted a Galentine's Day event at Garcia Nevett. Members of the organization came to meet and greet fellow businesswomen, while drinking prosecco and tasting delicious chocolates made by Garcia Nevett. Among the offerings were a goat chesse and chocolate-covered orangette pairing,...

One-stop shop for Valentine's Day at Garcia Nevett This Valentine's Day, Garcia Nevett has turned into a one-stop shop for all things Valentine's or Galentine's! There are beautiful flower arrangements that come in their vases for ease. Bundle them with a box of chocolates and you have the perfect gifts for your Valentine. Also available: mini chocolate cakes pour deux, chocolate-covered strawberries (only available Friday) and heart-shaped cookies.   

Exploring the history of chocolate with Garcia Nevett As part of our Intro to Chocolate we give a lecture on the history of chocolate. We like to keep updated on new findings and interesting historical facts, so when this article came up we just had to share it.  In the article, published in Atlas Obscura and written by Reina Gattuso, the author explores the relationship between chocolate, women and colonial society in Latin America. Gattuso writes "Chocolate was an everyday drink, as common then as a morning cup of coffee is today. But, (historian Martha) Few noticed, it often emerged in...

Salted Chocolate Caramels  This weekend at the Chocolate Garden at Fairchild, we held a caramels and chocolate demo! We had a lot of fun talking about the role of sugar in chocolate and in caramels. Here is the recipe for the salted chocolate caramels that we made for attendees.  Salted Chocolate Caramels Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 10 1/2 oz 60% dark chocolate 1/2 cup glucose 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt such  Preparation: Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch straight-sided square metal baking pan with...