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I thought I knew chocolate and cacao but after visiting your website...

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Alan McClure is now friends with Sera and IslaReinaJune 26

Alan McClure commented on Clay Gordon's event '2009 Summer Fancy Food Show'June 25

I'll be there all three days, but not at a booth.

Alan McClure is attending Clay Gordon's eventJune 25

2009 Summer Fancy Food Show at Jacob K Javits Convention Center

June 28, 2009 at 10pm to June 30, 2009 at 5pm

I've heard from a number of ChocolateLifers that they will be in NYC for the Fancy Food Show this coming weekend. If you are exhibiting, RSVP YES and add a comment to let us know your booth number and what you'll be showing. If you're attending ...

Alan McClure replied to Casey's discussion 'Bean to bar chocolate makers'June 16

Let me add that I also don't have proof that they are still bean-to-bar. i don't know one way or the other. I was just pointing out that despite the Berkeley facility being closed, Scharffen Berger is still being made, just in Illinois.

Alan McClure replied to Casey's discussion 'Bean to bar chocolate makers'June 16

Scharffen Berger's production has been relocated to Illinois by Hershey, who has owned them since 2005 iirc. That doesn't mean that they are no longer bean-to-bar.

Masur and Alan McClure are now friendsJune 10

Alan McClure replied to Grant Wills's discussion 'I thought I knew chocolate and cacao but after visiting your website...'May 29

Okay. First, it isn't a bean, and the cacao seeds don't really come from a pod either: http://patric-chocolate.blogspot.com/2008/07/cacao-fruit-mystery-continues_31.html Enjoy!

Molly Drexelius replied to Alan McClure's discussion 'American, Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers: A Complete List'May 19

Hi again! The visit went very well -- check out my blog entries if you want to see more: http://drexeliuschocolates.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/mast-brothers-chocolate-i/ http://drexeliuschocolates.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/mast-brothers-chocolate-ii/

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Dark, Milk, White?: Dark

Most memorable chocolate experience:: My first taste of my own chocolate after purchasing a Santha.

My favorite chocolate is:: I appreciate many bars made by several bean-to-bar makers, in Europe, the US, and elsewhere.

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At 2:42pm on March 12, 2009, IslaReina said…: Hi Alan, I'm from CoMo also; I can't believe I've never been by your store. I can't wait to stop by when I return to the states.

At 2:53pm on March 3, 2009, Mindy Fong said…: Hi Alan,

I sent you an email through your website. Sorry to make such a fuss about this, but would love to hear your thoughts as a non-re-melter on this re-melter subject.

Mindy

At 2:24pm on December 14, 2008, holycacao said…: My partner in my company, Zev ordered from you directly and had it shipped to my parents house in America. I just got back from the states and am working on a roaster made from an old gas maytag clothes dryer and some kind of winnower.
I really want to make some madagascar but it is very difficult to find someone to ship small quantities here at a reasonable price. I found in European warehouses but I'm having trouble figuring out the export ing. It seems that I need to have beans checked by an equivalent of the usda (don't know the eu one) in order to get a phyto since the phyto does not apply to beans in warehouse.
Anyway I appreciate what you have done with your chocolate and also the advice and help you have been for me. I wish you the best of luck.

At 6:42pm on December 13, 2008, holycacao said…: Hi Alan,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried your three Madagascar bars next to many Madagascar bars. I loved the 75, a lot! It really reminded me of a 77% that I made not so long ago (except yours was roasted perfectly- not too high - I think in my batch roasting of these beans I may have gone a little high on some roasts since the roast flavor is a little more pronounced than I would like- and I noticed how well roasted yours was.

At 1:03am on December 5, 2008, Madame Cocoa said…: Alan, pleased to meet you. Looking forward to more interaction. I just did a great holiday collection of craft American makers that was a real hit and included Patric of course. PS - thought the "personal note" on your last newsletter hit the mark - thanks for your expression of pride. - Mme C.

At 8:23pm on October 5, 2008, The Republic Of Chocolate said…: hello alan thanks a lot for acepting my request!!...

At 7:57pm on September 26, 2008, Tracey Downey said…: Hi Alan,
I got the bars you sent yesterday! Wow, what a difference. I love the new one!!! Great Job! Are you happy with the quality? They turned out very nice!!
Hope to meet you in person some day,
Tracey

At 7:58am on September 13, 2008, Curtis Vreeland said…: That was a very nice chocolate tasting area at Slow Food Nation. You are making some great bars. Will contact you later.

At 12:21pm on September 9, 2008, Tracey Downey said…: Hi Alan,
How are your molds? I spoke with the manufacturer and am interested in seeing your results and getting your feedback. Hope you are well!

Take Care,
Tracey Downey