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IN PURSUIT OF PURITY
Using the Power of Chocolate:
Tastings, Team Building, Education, & Consultation
From Gourmand Award-Winning Author &
Chocolate Educator
Dr. Kalei Ross
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May 24, 20241 min read
Chocolate 101 on KATU's Afternoon Live Show
Dr. Kalei Ross has traveled the globe studying this sweet treat. She joined Hannah with interesting facts about chocolate you might not know
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Sharing My Chocolate Obsession on Valentine's Day on KATU's Afternoon Live Show
I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to spread the love for chocolate on Valentine's Day with the amazing Hannah Olsen on...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Pure Chocolate Company: Jamaican Gems - Transforming Communities, One Bar at a Time!
Join me as I chat with Wouter from Pure Chocolate Company as he reveals the vibrant island flavors captured in their tree-to-bar...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Argencove: Crafting Excellence & Savoring Success at the Northwest Chocolate Festival
Join me as I chat with Sally from Argencove as we unwrap the excitement behind Argencove's newest 77% dark chocolate bar—a true work of...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Morumbí Cacao: Colombia’s Finest - Where Quality Meets Flavor and Aroma Excellence
Join me for an enlightening conversation with Laura Gutiérrez Osorio @laura_cacaocolumbia as she takes us on a journey through the...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Allelon Chocolate: Setting the Table For Connections Using Chocolate
The world is starving for connections and Allelon Chocolate is doing their part to make connections possible using chocolate. Join me and...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 13, 20231 min read
Chocolate Metiche: A Kaleidoscope of Flavors and Colors
Ready to take your taste buds on a Mexican adventure full of flavors, a fusion of textures, and colors? Join me as I speak with Fabiola...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Karuna Chocolate: Exquisite and Rare Flavors from the Italian Alps
From the heart of the Italian Alps comes craft chocolate that boasts unique aromas and flavors. Join me as I speak with Armin from Karuna...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Elevate Your Cooking Game with Cacao: Tips from Anne with Konacao
Join me as I chat with Anne from Konacao and learn more about how her life’s journey paved the path for her to dive deeper into...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Cuna De Piedra: The Mark of Innovation in the Chocolate World
What do you do when you have a diverse line of noteworthy Mexican-inspired chocolates and your very own agave spirit? You keep those...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Fusion of the East and West: Kesshō's Innovative Use of Asian Ingredients in Chocolate and Desserts
Over the past few years, the founders of Kesshō @kesshocacao have been “transforming Asian ingredients into unique Western-style...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 24, 20231 min read
20/20 Chocolates: Pioneers of Unique Venezuelan Chocolate
20/20 Chocolates has been creating mouthwatering chocolate from Venezuela for a few years now. As pioneers of a new origin of cacao that...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Indulge in the Unique Flavors of Chile Through Bogo Chocolates
When most people think of Chile, the country’s diverse landscape comes to mind, as you have the high peaks of the Andes Mountains, the...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 21, 20231 min read
Milz Chocolat - The Mark of Quality From the Dominican Republic
Join me as Yifat from Milz Chocolat shares her family’s journey from a history of livestock and dairy farming to creating award-winning...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 21, 20231 min read
Cacao Mae - Capturing the Soul of the Dominican Republic
Aside from its beauty and beaches, the Dominican Republic is known for its world-class cacao. Join me as I speak with Jose from Cacao Mae...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Telling a Story About the Dominican Republic Through Chocolate
As if chocolate from the Dominican Republic wasn’t enough of a draw, watch my interview with Jens Kamin from Definite Chocolate as he...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Cacao Lifts The Soul
Need a lift? Check out my interview with Nick Meador from @soulliftcacao to learn how cacao has lifted his soul and changed his life....
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Make Your Own Chocolate At Home!
Liora dreamed of chocolate making being accessible to others, including making it from your own home. Watch our interview and learn more...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 13, 20231 min read
A Life Change That Leads To Chocolate
What do you do when you feel as though life is calling you in a different direction? Tune in to my interview with Judith Hanson, as she...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 7, 20231 min read
How Your Brain Interprets Flavor
We often overlook the workings of the brain when we taste food. However, Dr. Jessica Henderson shares how the brain is involved in how we...
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