The Nib

Chocolate Cheers To 15 Years

Fifteen years feels like a long time. In other ways 2007 was yesterday. Opening a craft chocolate factory was an answer to a simple prayer and a whole lot more than I could have ever imagined. I di...

Origin Trip #45: Mababu, Tanzania- 2022

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years. It feels like it’s been so much longer, but when I go and visit our origins, I feel the same sense of awe that I felt at the beginning. It’s always a hard t...

Olive Oil Brownies With Sea Salt

Tried and tested by several members of the Askinosie team, this dairy-free New York Times recipe made with our natural cocoa powder is nothing short of spectacular!

Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate?

We roast, winnow, grind and press out the fat from our Davao, Philippines cocoa beans to make our White Chocolate (+ goat’s milk and organic sugar!). So while some may not believe it, we're here to...

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

No cookie platter is complete without Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies! Take this classic over the top with our own 58% Peppermint Dark Chocolate Bar for a cool and comforting holiday treat.

Chocolate Cream Pie

Need a sure-to-please showstopper for the Thanksgiving dessert table? Try this Chocolate Cream Pie using any of our handcrafted direct trade chocolate bars you have on hand. We like the sweet &...

Cocoa Nib Breakfast Muffins (Gluten-Free)

Soft, chewy & gluten-free! These breakfast muffins pack a punch with our antioxidant rich Roasted Cocoa Nibs.

Tableya: The Best Chocolate Drink You Might Not Have Heard Of

Tableya is Direct Trade. Decadent. Drinking Chocolate. It’s a win-win-win.

Double Chocolate Sorghum Brownies

We highly recommend whipping up a batch of brownies with our 72% Mababu, Tanzania Dark Chocolate. Perfect for using in any recipe (especially this one from friend of the factory, Liz Prueitt!), we ...

How To Host Your Own Chocolate Tasting

Hosting a virtual or in-person chocolate tasting doesn’t need to be fancy or intimidating. Anyone can do it! One reason we love tastings? Taking a moment to savor something special is a little slic...