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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
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 13, 20221 min read
Journey to Guatemala - Diego's Chocolate
Ever wanted to take a journey to Guatemala? If you aren't able to take a trip down there, savoring the unique flavors of Diego's...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Memories of Summer
How have you enjoyed the summer? Our family has been relishing all the season's simple pleasures like playing in the backyard and having...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Sep 17, 20221 min read
Surprise! Chocolate Joy From Honoka’a!
Don’t you love surprises that arrive at your doorstep? I know I certainly do! I received a FedEx box today from Honoka’a Chocolate filled...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Chocolate Meets BBQ
In my humble opinion, chocolate is the most versatile food out there. When the family wanted BBQ, we picked some up from @MyRibJoint and...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Chocolate Helps You Deal With The Disruptions In Life
Disruptions … They are often unexpected, so they can be challenging when they arise. Our family has recently faced a number of them in a...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Aug 6, 20222 min read
Cuna De Piedra Raises The Bar On BonBons
Although I have been off the grid for quite some time, chocolate has been ever so present in my life. In fact, during this time of...
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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
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Old Traditions Brought To Life
What traditions do you look forward to during the Christmas season? It is always a delight for me to learn how people from different...
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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
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Fleur Chocolatte - Clark County’s Chocolate Shop
One of the things I love about chocolate is that it provides comfort even in the midst of hardship. Chocolate lifts our spirits and does...
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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Make Your Own Chocolate At Home - Interview With Nate Saal of CocoTerra
Many chocolate lovers dream of being Willy Wonka and making their own chocolate. Yet, the moment one learns what’s involved in the...
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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
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Chapon Venezuela Rio Caribe 100%
There are so many chocolate makers in the bean to bar world that it can keep a chocolate enthusiast very busy. However, my ongoing search...
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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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Kalei Ross - inpursuitofpurity
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Interview with Christine Azar of Azar Indulgences
Christine Azar said, “Chocolate is love. Chocolate is kindness.” Watch our interview to see how she is bringing this to her community in OR.
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