Wondering what to get for a loved one? Does one gift seem a little inadequate? Well, lucky for you, Barkeater Chocolates is doing its first ever 12 Days of Barkeater. …
Small Business Saturday
By Sarah Elizabeth Morris Black Friday and Cyber Monday are events that have become so big – they often begin days, even weeks, before Thanksgiving weekend. In between, however, humbly …
Retailer Spotlight
The Village Mercantile In 2002, when retailer Ames shuttered their doors forever, the residents of the ADK village of Saranac Lake felt the void. Locals and visitors could find a …
WEDC Market Watch
Thanks to Maury Thompson for publishing our story in the WEDC Market Watch column!!! A column by Maury Thompson about economic development, business and quality of life in Warren …
Would you review us??
If you have enjoyed our chocolates, we’d love to hear from you! There are many ways you can share your FlavorWow™ experience with the world. Pick your favorite! This really …
Chocolate Facts: Compound Chocolate
If it looks like chocolate, it must be chocolate. Right? Definitely wrong. Truth is, much of the cheap, overly sweet chocolate on the market today is actually compound chocolate. So …
What is Fair Trade?
Fair Trade is another term that consumers have seen on a growing number of products over the last two decades. You will find this especially true on coffee and chocolate. …
When Temper and Agitation are Good Things
Anyone who has ever dabbled in chocolate knows one thing; chocolate is a moody, fickle obstinate child. We also feel that way about some of our production equipment, but that’s …
Expiration Dates. Fact or Fiction?
Obviously, expiration dates say a lot about age & shelf life of the food you are purchasing. When it comes to meat and dairy, we can all agree that they’re …
Flowers Are Not All That Bloom
Bloom. Such a pretty word. Lilies, mums, carnations, lilacs…you can almost smell them as you read the words. When it comes to chocolate, bloom couldn’t be any uglier!! It starts …