tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post3670196839013977507..comments2012-02-13T10:15:57.215-08:00Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248736087756634030noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-75016362219733239872009-04-26T13:55:00.000-07:002009-04-26T13:55:00.000-07:00Are you selling your delicious chocolate in the Phoenix area yet? I'd love to buy some love chocolate for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day. I just might have to get some for me as well!Sue Arnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644444370252433508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-36386742918638280652008-07-11T21:48:00.000-07:002008-07-11T21:48:00.000-07:00Amazed that only 3 of you work there! And agree that location, location, location is the most important thing in manufacturing a fine product. It sounds like you have this right down to a science, with proper climate type, altitude, etc...Michele P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12378360564649821012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-86619590263260846332008-07-11T17:27:00.000-07:002008-07-11T17:27:00.000-07:00I hope to see your chocolate on store shelves near me soon. It sounds amazing.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08533846030170827115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-11571214836684797782008-07-11T14:43:00.000-07:002008-07-11T14:43:00.000-07:00This has been an enlightening series! Thanks Stef for doing this and thanks Art for participating!Reneéhttp://alittledabwilldoya.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-40616906886487366132008-07-11T13:24:00.000-07:002008-07-11T13:24:00.000-07:00That photo looks absolutely delicious. I guess if I decide chocolate making if for me, I should move away from the hot and humid south-east.Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-87023296166407945372008-07-11T11:36:00.000-07:002008-07-11T11:36:00.000-07:003 people?! Wow...I'm impressed!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804762556875055264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-28359477742559758872008-07-11T11:24:00.000-07:002008-07-11T11:24:00.000-07:00It's really interesting to learn about how chocolate is made, particularly altitude and location (I'm not too far from port cities...did someone say chocolate raid? Mt prior thoughts on chocolate solely concerned how to open the wrapper fast so I could get the stuff in my mouth ASAP.naominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-65486593796902271512008-07-11T11:04:00.000-07:002008-07-11T11:04:00.000-07:00You mention the different chemicals involved in the roasting process - makes me wonder how high-tech your processes are. Are you doing chemical analysis of the batches, or is it all experience and taste?Matt Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08245486837498826393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-23297098284527110902008-07-11T08:43:00.000-07:002008-07-11T08:43:00.000-07:00Great interview. My view of chocolate has changed.marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01621368663884605097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-91192599628384493862008-07-11T08:26:00.000-07:002008-07-11T08:26:00.000-07:00I absolutely love the picture on this page..... Makes me want some chocolate, right now !Marjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-53644753932292737952008-07-10T22:36:00.000-07:002008-07-10T22:36:00.000-07:00Look like a lot of work goes into good chocolate other than the source of cocoa.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14175161715340075877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-60401003565210283442008-07-10T19:24:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:24:00.000-07:00Can't wait to try some someday. Good chocolate is such a treat.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788350116801648626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-56557512734105413852008-07-10T14:34:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:34:00.000-07:00GREAT photo! I could stare at it all day. Thanks for sharing!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520013109117860613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-72651017063517505812008-07-10T13:19:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:19:00.000-07:00Jams: Glad you like the photo. If you would like to see additional photos from around the factory and on some of my trips, I have some of it on my Flickr account. It is a small subsection of my overall photography in cocoa growing regions and I can only show a few areas since it isn't too wise to tip off where I've been working and what beans I'm interested in or what might be on the horizon product-wise.<BR/><BR/>The Linky is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/art_pollard/<BR/><BR/>-ArtArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499251395881561186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-27666147800056919632008-07-10T12:40:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:40:00.000-07:00I'm learning more with each part of this interview. Please don't stop yet!anne-laurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00568499678505708335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-40198709205789858882008-07-10T12:12:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:12:00.000-07:00God that photo is beautiful!Jamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16674424809202575114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-45065060526896257892008-07-10T12:11:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:11:00.000-07:00Only three people? I'm impressed!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16367785058486009658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-22031103111759512862008-07-10T12:04:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:04:00.000-07:00I never knew that weather could effect chocolate production like this.Temperancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16522199035103333678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-27959600090339778422008-07-10T11:37:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:37:00.000-07:00Thanks again!Topherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459650602740077365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-50875507495184769822008-07-10T11:23:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:23:00.000-07:00I can't wait for the next part. And now I am trying to justify ordering a boatload of chocolate....K8http://www.blogger.com/profile/16898170614720030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-19138076158014996722008-07-10T11:19:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:19:00.000-07:00Very cool. I love that Amano is nearby where I live here in Utah.PheMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416960108949176508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-69760231475848842762008-07-10T11:07:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:07:00.000-07:00thanks for the great interview!ISVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546701452801449076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-49339210442378471882008-07-10T09:53:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:53:00.000-07:00Great interview, Stef.<BR/><BR/>I just learned that Art and Amano Chocolate will be participating in the Taste Pavilion at Slow Food Nation ... I can't wait!Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906704970466249006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-17765344036780648752008-07-10T09:02:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:02:00.000-07:00Thank you for your enlightening interview. It is always interesting to read articles that give a peek inside the real world of what makes a product great. Your dedication and standards as well as patience are greatly appreciated and are reflected in your product. It is refreshing to know that there are people out there with vision and the conviction to work to see it through. I am happy that we get to share the rewards of your hard work.AndyNYCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288930537723972981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584888951419776675.post-49442177282043219042008-07-10T08:42:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:42:00.000-07:00I'm really enjoying this series, thanks again.Karennoreply@blogger.com