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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
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
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 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 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
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
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 5, 20231 min read
Original Beans From the Amazon
Curious to learn about the origins of cacao? Join me as I interview Andrea Abram from Luisa Abram Chocolate as she shares about her...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 5, 20231 min read
It's All About Transparency - Uncommon Cacao
Do you know much about the cacao supply chain that provides the essential ingredient to the chocolate you are eating - the cacao? Not...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
May 9, 20222 min read
Chocolate, Coffee, & Tea Cares
Everyone has been impacted in one way or another by COVID. What I’ve seen in my local community of Vancouver, Washington is no different...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Sending Love To Everyone Involved In Making Chocolate
In 2021 the National Confectioners Association reported the following statistic: “An overwhelming 86% of Americans report that they’ll...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jan 18, 20222 min read
Making Cacao Beans An Approachable Snack - Good King Cacao
In my pursuit of finding 100% chocolate I’ve come across some exquisite cacao beans from across the globe. My journey recently brought...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Cacao Highlights of 2021
Can you believe that we are wrapping up another year? 2021 has been an incredible year. Admittedly, I have experienced some setbacks that...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Cacao Cultivates Artistic Creativity
I don’t know about you, but I find cacao pods to be beautiful. I love the colors. I love the different shapes, colors, and textures of...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Honoka’a Chocolate … The Taste of Home
While Hawaii may be where I grew up, it is now a far and distant land from where I am at this season in life. I am grateful to have...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Interview with Jessica Henricks from Lavaloha
The Lavaloha team on the Big Island of Hawaii took land previously used to grow sugar cane and brought new life to it through growing...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 24, 20211 min read
Interview with Kim Wilson of Good King Cacao
Are you concerned about the issues seen in the chocolate industry (e.g., extensive bonded labor, child trafficking, unfair wages)? So was...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Beating the Summer Heat Without Melting
How does a chocolate fan travel during the summer without contending with a bunch of melted chocolate? My initial plan was to bring cacao...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Cacao Inspires David Greenwood-Haigh To Write New Book
Cacao inspires people to create more than just wonderful chocolate. It inspired David Greenwood-Haigh to write the most creative book on...
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