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Askinosie Mocha

What could make your morning cup of coffee even better? All natural, single origin cocoa powder, of course! Try our easy at-home mocha recipe and enjoy a rich and velvety coffee + chocolate combo.

Origin Trip #50: Davao, Philippines- 2024

A Momentous Occasion in Direct Trade: 50 Origin Trips (And Counting)!  After a smooth 40-hour journey Shawn arrived in the Philippines and got right to work. On Monday, Shawn spent the day working ...

Peanut Butter Mug Brownie

What could be more comforting than your own Peanut Butter Mug Brownie? One made with Askinosie Chocolate, of course! Try using our Natural Cocoa Powder and Dark Chocolate + Peanut Butter Bar to whi...

Origin Trip #49: Tanzania- 2023

Chocolate University Returns To Mababu, Tanzania Our Chocolate University business immersion program students just returned from spending a week in Mababu, Tanzania- truly the trip of a lifetime. T...

Chocolate Graham Cracker Cookies

Looking for some super sweet dessert inspiration? Look no further than these Double Chocolate Toasted Graham Cracker Cookies made with our versatile Dark Chocolate Baking Bits. 

Origin Trips #47 & #48: Ecuador- 2023

Shawn returned to Ecuador four years to the WEEK after being unable to travel there due to political unrest and the pandemic. It was a trip of sweet reunions, profit share meetings, chocolate tasti...

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...