The Nib

All About Chocolate- Your Chocolate Questions, Answered

We’ve been making transparently-traced chocolate for 16 years, and in that time, we’ve been asked A LOT of questions about our craft. We’ve collected the most frequently asked chocolate Q’s and ans...

Origin Trip #46: Davao, Philippines- 2023

After traveling for over 40 hours, I was thankful to arrive safely in Davao City. It was good to be back in a place I know so well, and that is so near to my heart. We've been sourcing cocoa beans,...

Happy Holidays + 2022 In Review

This was a year of great growth and goodness for our little company, thanks to you, our customers. We accomplished so much in 2022, and we cannot wait for what next year has in store!

Seed Tempering Dark Chocolate At Home

Tempering chocolate is a bit of an art, and a bit of a science. It’s a sure way to elevate your favorite confections and chocolate recipes. After all, who doesn’t love cookies dipped or drizzled in...

Lawren Askinosie’s Festive Favorites

Lawren Here: Creating new products is one of my favorite parts of my job. I love working hand-in-hand with our Head Chocolate Maker to ideate and sample numerous iterations of new chocolatey things...

HOLIDAY FULFILLMENT & SHIPPING FAQ

First, thank you for shopping with our small family business this season. We know you have tons of options when it comes to chocolate gifts this season, and shopping with us doesn’t just mean you’r...

Chocolate S'more Bite Cookies

Chocolate chip, but make it double- October is National Cookie Month, and we’ve cooked up a recipe that’s soon to become your favorite treat to hand out to all the little monsters in your home (and...

Warm Weather Chocolate Shipping

In the oppressive summer heat, we are often asked, “Are you still shipping?” Indeed we are! We understand the concern; after all, chocolate melts quickly. But we’re experts– our dedicated Shipping ...

The Ultimate Dark Chocolate + Espresso Popsicles

Smooth cocoa meets strong espresso in this grown-up take on the perfect fudge pop, adapted from the original recipe by Kendra Vaculin of Bon Appétit.

Askinosie Music Shakers: An Upcycling Art Project

You’ve run out of your coveted Askinosie Chocolate Covered Malt Ball or Chocolate Covered S’more Bites stash, and all you’re left with is empty containers– now what? Instead of throwing out your ol...