One good news is that cacao produced in Davao City has started to be exported to the United States and is being made into "Davao Philippines 77% Chocolate Bar" by the Askinosie Chocolate Company in Springfield, Missouri. The product was unveiled at the Askinosie factory last January 30 at a party that launched the special Filipino chocolate bar, attended by Philippine Consul General Blesila Cabrera and trade representative Glenn Peñaranda. The party featured samples of the Filipino chocolate bar as well as traditional Filipino dishes and music. The American company bought an initial seven...
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The Examiner
The Examiner
Showing: Most recent articles Chocolate wedding Cake - Part 1 Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Being an incurable Chocoholic, I would have argued to the bitter end with my future husband if he had not conceded to having a...
Drink of the Week: American Flag
Knox News
Knox News
AMERICAN FLAG 1⁄3 shot grenadine 1⁄3 shot creme de cacao 1⁄3 shot blue curacao When properly prepared this shot will look red, white and blue. First poor in grenadine. Then the white creme de cacao...
Cocoa powder is cocoa, too
Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
Dear Heloise: Several recipes call for cocoa powder. Is this the same as cocoa? I have asked for cocoa powder in several stores, and they either don't...
Hawaii Travel: Kapalua Resort adds spa, promotes golf for kids
The Examiner
The Examiner
We know spas are getting big these days but we’re fairly impressed with the Hawaiian Kapalua Resort’s new 30,000-square-foot facility, which opens on Maui's northwest shore June 20. What...
A taste of the fest. From the newest trend to the latest buzzword, here is what was hot, or not, in Aspen.
Denver Post
Denver Post
Colombian treats and chocolate at Juan Valdez Cafe
The Examiner
The Examiner
Photo Credit: juanvaldezcafe.us Juan Valdez is famous for robust Colombian coffee and their desserts hold the same level of great taste and quality. The chain of cafes,...
Eye candy, food porn, inspiration for sexy, classy, whimsical summer cakes
The Examiner
The Examiner
Summer Chocolate Basket Cake (Flickr Commons/CakeGarden) We're just days away from summer and here are some delicious cakes to look at for inspiration. What special cakes will you be decorating this summer?...
Restructuring to boost cocoa industry
The Gleaner
The Gleaner
The industry is to be deregulated to allow for more private-sector involvement. The Government took the decision to deregulate the industry based on recommendations made by the United States Agency for...
Black pod disease attacks cocoa farms in Tafo
Modern Ghana
Modern Ghana
Tafo (E/R) June 14, GNA Mr. Baron Amoafo Tafo, District Manager of the Produce Buying Company, has called on the government to step up the mass...
A passport covered in Cocoa Puffs
National Post
National Post
Fashion can be a distraction, even in the rainforest Jonathan Goldstein, National Post Network Canada.com Newspapers National Post Victoria Times Colonist The Province (Vancouver) Vancouver...
Eclipse worms into Apple Cocoa, iPhone
The Register
The Register
Apple Macs, iPhones, and other mobile devices are being pulled into...


