There’s no denying chocolate has come a long way since it was first used as currency and liquid gold. Nowadays, we have endless types of chocolates in different shapes, flavors …
What’s the Deal with Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a fairly new holiday in the United States, having only been around officially for less than fifty years! In fact, Fathers Day wasn’t even recognized as a …
How Many Chocolatiers Does it Take to Make a Truffle?
We at Barkeater Chocolates are proud of the high quality chocolate we handmake and sell. Just one truffle weighs .6 ounces, but the amount of work that goes into it …
Health Benefits of Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a key ingredient in the sweet treat we know as chocolate, but it can be used for so much more than eating! In fact, cocoa butter has …
Why Chocolate Isn’t Safe for Pets
We all know not to feed our pets chocolate, but have you ever wondered why we can eat the delicious treat and your four legged friends can’t? Furthermore, what makes …
What NOT To Do With Chocolate
Chocolate can be used in many different ways, shapes and forms. For example, there are spas in the U.S. that specialize in chocolate therapy! This includes bathing in chocolate, using …
13 Years of FlavorWow™ Chocolate
Barkeater Chocolates turns thirteen years old this month, making us an official teenager! Over the past decade and three years, we’ve made lots of mistakes that we’ve learned from, and …
White Water Rafting in the ADKS
Recreational activities in the Adirondacks range from hiking to skiing to, well, anything outdoors really! In fact, one of the most popular local and tourist attractions in the area is …
5 Interesting Facts About Cacao
Humans have been enjoying the delectable tastes of cocoa for over two thousand years now and in all different forms; some of which we are still creating. It’s amazing the …
Solid Gold Ganache Chocolate Bars Unveiled
April 1, 2021 Barkeater Chocolates is ready to leap into springtime with an exciting announcement! Coming later this month, we will be unveiling our most luxurious chocolate bar yet: the …