Here you’ll find my personal stories in relation to the events I attend, and the people I meet along the way. Ranging from chocolate festival visits and tasting events to workshops.

Through time and events, I got to know so many amazing and passionate people, all working in chocolate. There is so much to see, taste, feel and learn!
These posts are reflections of my own experiences, shared here to hopefully entertain you, and maybe invite you to explore on your own. Maybe we can explore together?

Chocolate events

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  Chocoa 2025 – Academy style
  In February 2025, I attended Chocoa in Amsterdam. I scraped together some of my savings and purchased an Academy ticket. I booked a return train trip, asked Tessa (my fellow cacao enthusiast) if we could share accommodation, and headed to Amsterdam with a notebook, an open mind, and a lot of curiosity. Why was I there?Why go there for the week and not just enjoy the chocolate festival weekend? That’s a fair question, as I am not a cacao farmer, nor a chocolate maker. I don’t work in the cocoa supply chain. As a matter of fact, my job couldn’t… Read more: Chocoa 2025 – Academy style