JUST FOR FUN

A popular and unusual flavor of chocolate offered by Tangle Chocolate is our Italian Truffle Salted 72% dark chocolate. Recently, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Sabatino Tartufi, the company that makes our truffle salt, and go on a truffle hunt with one of of their hunters and his adorable dog! Read all about the experience.

As the summer months roll in and the heat rises, we all look around for something to cool us off. Gelato with Tangle Chocolate Topping, anyone? But wait, what is gelato, anyway? And how is it different from ice cream? Which is healthier? This three-minute read will answer these questions.

A few days ago, a Tangle customer contacted me, upset because she had accidentally smeared some chocolate on her silk sofa. While I was unable to help her—a silk sofa stain of any kind would send me directly to a professional upholstery cleaner—I do have some suggestions for how to get chocolate out of clothing, and a professional dry cleaner and the Smithsonian Museum add their two cents as well.

As a professional chocolate maker, I own a number of specialty pieces of equipment that you won’t find in your home kitchen. But did you know that you can make an approximation of chocolate yourself using what you likely already have? My introduction to chocolate making was in Belize, where I learned basic techniques that can be practiced almost anywhere. Keep reading, and maybe you’ll decide to give it a go yourself. 

It's almost that time. You want to give your Valentine something that references Valentine's Day traditions, but that is also a bit surprising, a fresh take, an upscale twist on chocolate and flowers. We think you will find what you're looking for in this ultimate gift guide from Tangle Chocolate.

Valentine’s Day is just a month away and serves as the perfect excuse to look for and celebrate acts of love. Here are two that touch my heart.

Happy New Year! This one is off to a bang, thanks to Tangle's wonderful customers. We have several months of hot chocolate weather left this winter, yay, so we want to share with you some flavor twists for this heavenly elixir in case you enjoy hot chocolate as frequently as we do and want a little variety.

So your taste in hot chocolate no longer includes powders that come in envelopes, but you don't know how to make truly rich, real, exceptional hot chocolate yourself. You are about to read the best of the best of hot chocolate recipes. 

Looking for something to do on a fall afternoon that yields delicious results? Try making these chocolate-caramel apples. The chocolate protects the gooey caramel and offsets its super sweetness, leading to a treat that's truly special. Lots of tips and an extra recipe for the best homemade caramel also included!  

Ruth Kennison is a chocolatier, chocolate educator, and the founder of The Chocolate Project in Los Angeles, California. Read about her story, her business, and her thoughts on the bean-to-bar chocolate industry in 2021!

Boston Cream Pie is a well-known dessert with its silky smooth chocolate icing, moist sponge cake, and velvety custard—what’s not to love? But not many people know the origin of the Boston Cream Pie, or why it became the official state dessert of Massachusetts (even over Toll House cookies, which are another Massachusetts specialty). Here are a few important details about the development of the Boston Cream Pie to help you appreciate and become more familiar with this delectable treat. Recipes too!

Wine and beer tasting events are great places to learn about how specific vintages and varieties pair with chocolate. (Yes, you read that right, beer and chocolate!) People get to learn about why it’s great to serve these ingredients together and how each one complements the other. Here is some basic information about chocolate and alcohol for you to know before you attend a tasting, or perhaps to help you host your own.