Chocolate in the land of the Maya www.dantachocolate.com

"Sarah, just be aware that October is THE absolute wettest month of the year in Costa Rica.  With that said, I can suggest at least one place where you can ask if they will have you.  If interested, contact me privately."

"No, food grade Teflon is not toxic.  How else would there be millions of Teflon-coated nonstick pans out in the market? Cocoatown will sell you the stones with the original crappy plastic bushings.  Up to you to have new bushings…"

"The bushings wear out.  Either get new stones or have the old ones refitted with new, Teflon bushings.   You are disassembling and cleaning the stones after each use right?"

"What high-low temperatures are you reaching?  Also, 89 seems a little low for a working temp for dark chocolate.  Try 91-92."

"Have you tried cocoasupply? (.com) I buy both deodorized and undeodorized from them.  They do sell amounts as small as 5-lb bags for pretty decent prices. "