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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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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
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Chocolatey Summer
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you that summer is the busiest time of the year as everyone is out soaking up the sun wherever they...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 30, 20231 min read
A Chocolate Journey In Honor of Mom
During a recent family trip to Reno, Nevada, I had the blessing of meeting Phyllis Robinson from Tandem Chocolates @tandemchocolates....
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 21, 20231 min read
Chocolate Shop With A Mission
Not only is chocolate a beloved food item that so many people enjoy but it can also be used to help others. Check out my interview with...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 9, 20232 min read
Chocolate: The Cure For The Epidemic of Loneliness?
Did you know that the month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? The first season of my life was spent working as a...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Five Reasons Why Craft Chocolate Is The Best Gift For Mother’s Day
Your mother is a truly special woman, and Mother’s Day is a time to show her just how much she means to you. What better way to do that...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Mar 23, 20234 min read
The best chocolate Easter egg revealed: Hershey’s, Reese’s, Lindt, or …
Easter is quickly approaching folks! Are you ready? Whenever I go to the grocery store I see Easter treats like Lindt chocolate eggs,...
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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 10, 20232 min read
Your “Must Have” Items For St. Patrick’s Day
The month of March is marching on by. But, before we wrap up the month, we can’t forget the notable days of the month to celebrate. Break...
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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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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Mexico In A Bar … Or Bonbon!
Food captures the essence and spirit of a culture, and Cuna De Piedra has mastered this art through their chocolate. Join me as their...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 11, 20231 min read
When Your 4-Year-Old Daughter Plans Your Birthday
To say that life changes when you become a parent is the biggest understatement! There are incredible sacrifices that are made on your...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Step Into the Craft Chocolate World Through a Cocoa Importer
Are you excited about Valentine’s Day? It is just around the corner! Chocolate has become a staple associated with this day. While most...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 31, 20231 min read
How Chocolate Can Change Your Life
It may sound silly to say that chocolate can change your life. However, for Chocolate Sommelier, Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates this...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 23, 20231 min read
How Mexican Culture, Family, Friends, People, and Food Come Together In Chocolate
What happens when you are inspired by Mexican culture, family, friends, people, and food? You end up with distinctive chocolate from...
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