What is Chocolate Made Of?
December 7, 2020
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What is Chocolate Made of? To many, chocolate simply arrives in a colorful wrapper ready for blissful enjoyment. But what goes into making chocolate? You
The Forté Chocolate Journal
ARTISAN TIPS, GOURMET PAIRINGS & CHOCOLATE INSPIRATION
“Life is as beautiful as you make it.”
– CHEF KAREN NEUGEBAUER, MASTER CHOCOLATIER
For more than 4,000 years, chocolate has been woven into human culture. At Forté, we believe it’s still one of the most beautiful ways to connect — and this journal of making luxury artisan chocolate is where we share our knowledge of making, savoring, and gifting chocolate well.
YOUR GUIDE
Learn From
Master Chocolatier
Karen Neugebauer
Two decades of mastery. Internationally recognized. Genuinely passionate about sharing the craft. Karen’s expertise guides every article on this journal — whether you’re just beginning or refining your technique.
Have a question? We love helping chocolate enthusiasts go deeper.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
Explore the World of Luxury Artisan Chocolate
Every article is written to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your palate, and help you experience chocolate in ways that surprise and delight.
Chocolate-Making at Home Tips & Tricks
Tempering, ganache ratios, enrobing — practical guidance from a world-class kitchen.
Gourmet Pairings & Flavor Guides
Pair chocolate with wine, cheese, and spirits. Unexpected combinations await.
The Inspiration Behind Our Chocolate
Single-origin bars, hand-painted bonbons, and the intention behind the making.
Luxury Chocolate Gifting
Gifting guidance for every occasion — birthdays, holidays, and corporate moments.
Behind the Scenes at Forté
Inside our Skagit Valley kitchen — ingredients, local partnerships, and our team.
Ideas for Every Season
Elevated ideas for savoring and sharing chocolate through every season.
FEATURED ARTICLES
From the Journal
Types of Chocolate: Just The Basics
November 22, 2020
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Here are the answers to the most common questions when determining if you bar should be tossed or devoured. Just keep in mind that this info is strictly for solid chocolate bars, not truffles or any other chocolate products.
How is baking chocolate different from eating chocolate?
November 18, 2020
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Here are the answers to the most common questions when determining if you bar should be tossed or devoured. Just keep in mind that this info is strictly for solid chocolate bars, not truffles or any other chocolate products.
Hot Cocoa, hot chocolate, or sipping chocolate… Is there a difference?
October 25, 2020
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Here are the answers to the most common questions when determining if you bar should be tossed or devoured. Just keep in mind that this info is strictly for solid chocolate bars, not truffles or any other chocolate products.
Frequently Asked Questions
August 5, 2020
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Here are answers to the most common questions on chocolate preparation, chocolate bars, truffles, dark chocolate or many other chocolate products.