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https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/a-sense-of-place-bulls-bay-saltworks 2018-02-23T12:50:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/bulls_bay_-3RFW.jpg?v=1519407750 A Sense Of Place | Bulls Bay Saltworks https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/jael-on-being-a-mom 2019-05-12T10:45:41-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/unnamed.jpg?v=1557672162 Jael on Being a Mom https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chow-chow-an-asheville-culinary-festival 2026-09-11T00:27:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/Screen_Shot_2019-05-19_at_12.33.09_PM.png?v=1558283652 Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Festival (2019) https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/dan-on-being-a-dad 2019-05-31T15:22:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/unnamed_efa4432b-e35c-44b5-8005-d0eaaf818591.jpg?v=1559323395 Dan on Being a Dad https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/what-to-look-for-in-a-chocolate-factory-tour 2026-09-12T20:10:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/client-ugc-factory-floor-2026.jpg?v=1789103533 What to check before booking a chocolate factory tour A visitor watches chocolate-making equipment through the glass at the French Broad Chocolates Chocolate Factory https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/solve-common-chocolate-bonbon-delivery-issues 2026-09-11T01:12:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A3757_bef05a69-1804-434c-b869-79000902b874.jpg?v=1789103530 Help with melted, damaged or missing chocolate deliveries The Signature Collection of French Broad Chocolates bonbons https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/planning-the-perfect-chocolate-gift-basket 2026-09-11T01:12:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A3757_237ddb8b-b08f-43a2-8b5a-cd20b79d0518.jpg?v=1789103523 How to put together a chocolate gift basket The Signature Collection of French Broad Chocolates bonbons https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/small-group-chocolate-tasting-event-planning-guide 2026-09-11T01:12:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A3872.jpg?v=1789103525 Host a chocolate tasting with a few friends French Broad Chocolates Dark Chocolate 6 Bar Collection https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/incorporate-dark-chocolate-chips-in-summer-desserts 2026-09-11T01:12:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A8252.jpg?v=1789103528 Dark chocolate chips in summer desserts French Broad Chocolates 68% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/recognizing-quality-bean-origins-through-cacao-tasting-sessions 2026-09-11T01:12:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/Bars_with_international_chocolate_badges3_0f2d2c2e-ed99-4613-9a99-f16ec5fce650.png?v=1789103526 How to compare cacao origins in a chocolate tasting French Broad Chocolates Nicaragua Dark Chocolate 70% bar https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/news/chocolate-shop-asheville-nc 2026-09-11T01:12:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/story-factory-cafe.jpg?v=1789103535 Visit our chocolate shops in Asheville The French Broad Chocolates Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Asheville https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/how-a-bonbon-is-made 2026-09-07T18:01:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/fc26-s1-process-piping-shells.jpg?v=1788471255 How a Bonbon Is Made Caramel piped into individual chocolate shells in the Asheville chocolate factory. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/what-is-bean-to-bar-chocolate 2026-09-07T18:01:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/Bars_with_international_chocolate_badges3.png?v=1788370681 What Is Bean-to-Bar Chocolate? French Broad Nicaragua Dark Chocolate 70% package beside an unwrapped bar and 2025 award badge https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/asheville-chocolate-guide 2026-09-07T18:01:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/the-chocolate-lounge-storefront-in-downt-838ef7bd.jpg?v=1788370584 Asheville Chocolate: The Complete Local Guide A guest outside the Chocolate Lounge entrance beside the Chocolate is my love language sign in downtown Asheville https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-gift-guide 2026-09-07T18:01:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/gift-boxes-ribbon-marble.jpg?v=1788283319 The Complete Chocolate Gift Guide Three pale-blue gift boxes tied with brown ribbon on white marble, with bonbons and cacao nibs https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/what-is-a-bonbon 2026-09-07T18:01:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A3757.jpg?v=1788446537 What Is a Bonbon? 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The Full Journey Dan Rattigan planting a young cacao seedling on the farm in Costa Rica. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-advent-calendar 2026-09-07T18:01:40-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/12pc_holiday_glamour_sm.jpg?v=1788471455 Chocolate Advent Calendars: A Maker's Guide A French Broad Chocolates holiday bonbon box resting on its light-blue box, surrounded by gold garland, pinecones, and holly on marble. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-truffles 2026-09-07T18:01:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/wildflower-honey-caramel-bonbon-split-op-5cbeb5a3_303ab3c5-bcb5-42cb-9efb-2b30a136babe.jpg?v=1788371658 Chocolate Truffles: What They Are, Really A French Broad Chocolates bonbon cut open to show its soft center and dark chocolate shell https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/what-is-a-chocolate-lounge 2026-09-07T18:01:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/visit-lounge-a_f5084816-50ac-48e8-88cc-e04f46ada961.jpg?v=1788371660 What Is a Chocolate Lounge? Chocolate desserts and drinks shared around a table at the Chocolate Lounge https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-recipes 2026-09-07T18:01:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/brownies-stack-marble_7f7f64f5-0621-4c9f-a4d9-34d5b617acc7.jpg?v=1788371662 Chocolate Recipes: The Factory Kitchen Collection A stack of fudgy chocolate brownies made in the French Broad Chocolates kitchen https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-chip-cookies 2026-09-07T18:01:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/a93722f3-47e0-4be9-85ff-774b359311ee_1bd6ad0d-b8ff-4d3f-bdc7-3b7c860f3dc5.jpg?v=1788371664 The Chocolate Chip Cookie Jael Believes In Chocolate chip cookies stacked beside a bottle of milk https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/bonbon-and-wine-pairings 2026-09-07T18:01:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/NEW2023Signature12pcwithlid.png?v=1788484541 Bonbon and Wine Pairings, Built by the Chocolatier An open twelve-piece Signature Collection bonbon box resting on its signature blue lid, twelve assorted French Broad Chocolates bonbons inside. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/housewarming-chocolate-gifts 2026-09-07T18:01:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/B14A6424-fixed.png?v=1788485040 Housewarming Gift Ideas: The Chocolate Option A French Broad Chocolates Quintessential Gift Box spread on white marble: an open box of twelve bonbons, chocolate bars, and bags of caramelized almonds and hazelnuts. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/bridesmaid-chocolate-gifts 2026-09-07T18:01:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/FBC_favorboxes_1pc_trio_RFW.jpg?v=1788485041 Bridesmaid Gifts: What They Actually Want Three French Broad Chocolates favor boxes in light blue, cream, and brown beside three handcrafted bonbons in paper cups. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/stocking-stuffer-chocolate-ideas 2026-09-07T18:01:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/2025HOLIDAYHCMTRIO.png?v=1788485043 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Chocolate Lovers The French Broad Chocolates Holiday Hot Chocolate Collection: Classic Dark, Peppermint, and Classic Milk hot chocolate canisters arranged on the gift box in front of a snow-dusted tree. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-terms-couverture-praline 2026-09-07T18:01:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/Truffle_12pcSignatureCollection_RFW.jpg?v=1788485392 Chocolate Terms, Translated: Couverture to Praline A 12-piece Signature Collection bonbon box from above, with dusted, striped, and garnished bonbons over the French Broad Chocolates blue box and a brown ribbon. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/what-is-cocoa-butter 2026-09-07T18:01:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/B14A9739.jpg?v=1788485393 Cocoa Butter: The Ingredient That Makes the Shine Hand-painted bonbons with yellow, green, pink, and purple cocoa butter tops on a light blue background, one bitten to show a dark ganache center. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/organic-chocolate-guide 2026-09-07T18:01:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/dan_planting_cacao_on_our_farm_in_costa_rica_1_3890fcc3-cc05-42c9-b26a-844bac16decd.jpg?v=1788485524 Organic Chocolate: What the Label Promises and Doesn't French Broad Chocolates co-founder Dan Rattigan planting a young cacao tree on a farm in Costa Rica. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/chocolate-ganache 2026-09-07T18:01:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/Truffle_12pcInfusions.jpg?v=1788485525 Chocolate Ganache: Ratios, Uses, Rescue Fixes A twelve-piece box of French Broad Chocolates bonbons beside its lid and a length of brown ribbon. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/champurrado-recipe 2026-09-07T18:01:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/mug_of_red_hot_sipping_chocolate_2093ba17-7d39-4b77-91e7-4f95c00b1f2c.png?v=1788485946 Champurrado: The Real Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe A French Broad Chocolate mug filled with prepared sipping chocolate beside a one-tablespoon measure of chocolate pieces. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/mexican-hot-chocolate 2026-09-07T18:01:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/B14A9797.jpg?v=1788485948 Mexican Hot Chocolate: The Real Recipe and History A box of French Broad Chocolates Cinnamon Hot Chocolate beside two prepared mugs and a spoonful of mix on marble. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/cocoa-powder-vs-chocolate-hot-chocolate 2026-09-07T18:01:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A8244.jpg?v=1788485949 Cocoa Powder vs Real Chocolate for Hot Chocolate Pouch of French Broad Chocolates 68% cacao dark chocolate baking sticks beside loose sticks and a chocolate tart. https://frenchbroadchocolates.sbs/blogs/journal/frozen-hot-chocolate 2026-09-07T18:01:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1754/2717/articles/BK7A0693.png?v=1788485950 Frozen Hot Chocolate for Summer, Made Right Open box of Ice Cream Truck Collection bonbons in mint, orange, and dark chocolate beside ice cream cones and a fudge pop.