Here you’ll find my personal stories. I write about the places I visit, and the people I meet along the way. Ranging from workshops, courses, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Through time, I got to know so many amazing and passionate people, all working in chocolate. There is so much to see, taste, feel and learn!
I had a lot fun (and nerves) when preparing to give my very first chocolate tasting, but I loved it and ended up giving more. 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?Experiencing chocolate and cacao

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  Getting my IICCT level 1
  The IICCT stands for International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting. It is a global community of fine chocolate and cacao tasters. Both experts and enthusiasts came together to learn more about chocolate’s fine flavours. The institute offers the world’s first accredited qualifications in chocolate tasting, offering 3 different levels. So after some external convincing (yes, I had to be persuaded), I booked myself onto the Online combined Level 1 & Level 2 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting. Signing up for nine weeks of home study, webinars and tastings, with a tasting kit shipped straight to my house in Germany. Level… Read more: Getting my IICCT level 1
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  Making drinking chocolate like the Aztecs (xocoatl)
  I remember my first encounter with cacao. For our honeymoon in 2017, we planned a round trip through Costa Rica. Being so close to the equator, a chocolate tour was an absolute must. I had to dig around a bit, but eventually I found one at La Tirimbina in Sarapiquí, where we got to work hands-on and made chocolate in a traditional way (without machines). All the photos on this page were taken by me or my husband. After a 20-minute walk, we arrived at the small plantation, although it can hardly be called that, as only a few Theobroma… Read more: Making drinking chocolate like the Aztecs (xocoatl)