Chocolate Obsession Donut Cake Surely you’d remember the times when your dad would come home with food and other treats that made the day complete and special. Come June 20, 2021–this year’s Father’s Day– the chance is yours to show your appreciation for the wonderful things and...
There’s no denying that Filipinos love chocolates. In recent years, many Filipino-owned chocolate brands have been gaining ground not only in the Philippines but also in the global scene. One such brand is Auro Chocolate. Launched in 2017, Auro Chocolate is a globally recognized bean-to-bar...
Davao City has officially become the "chocolate capital" of the Philippines under a new law signed by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11547, inked by the President on May 27, also declared the entire Davao Region as the cacao capital of the...
Chocolate flashback DANCING TO SWEET BEAT A slice of the decadent chocolate cake from Cakes by Louise The bad news for me is that the badminton courts at the club and village I play in are still both closed. It’s sad when you’re a fanatic player like me. The good news is that a club in Makati...
Auro Chocolate is an award-winning Filipino chocolate brand that sources cacao beans from farmers in Davao. The company works directly with five cocoa-producing cooperatives and 50 individual farmers, representing over a thousand families. Read: Empowering local farmers through chocolate Ira...
Chocolates are loved by people all over the world. Who wouldn’t love this delectable treat? It’s sweet, rich, and can be used in many dessert recipes. But what makes the chocolate taste so good? The answer is in the fermenting microbes in them. Cacao fermentation is a multi-step process....
Indulgence with less of the guilt The Kitkat V (Photo from Nestlé) As going plant-based with your diet becomes a way of today's lifestyle, it is just natural for food brands to notice and take advantage by producing greener products. This year, food giant Nestlé is skipping the dairy as it...
ANGEL THOUGHTS A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other. —Anonymous Happy day of hearts! May all of us experience true love, sent through virtual platforms or video chats or a simple phone call. It is still not yet safe to snuggle in the arms of loved...
Apart from being the season of love, February is also a month that celebrates everyone's favorite treat—the chocolate. The dark, sweet, or bitter dessert that comes in a heart-shaped box has long been associated with Valentine's Day, which started as a marketing strategy by British scion...
Although farmers can already earn a significant amount from their produce, it doesn’t hurt to transform their raw ingredients into value-added products that could augment their income as well as establish their presence in the market. For cacao farmers, aside from making tablea, and cacao nibs,...
So, is it going to be Aida, Lorna, or Fe? Continuing the celebration of all things Filipino culture, local chocolate brand Auro Chocolate comes up with a chocolate line that features illustrations of Filipinas donning the country's National Dress on its label. Together with fashion designer Lesley...
On top of the list of frustrations we have heard from travelers with canceled flights—aside from the refunding hassle—is missing the beach. They would swear on anything to get back to the island life and sandwich white sand in between their toes. Bohol is one of the most sought-after beach...
