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An assortment of chocolate bars layered on top of each other like shingles, from Madhu to Mirzam.

My best ways to save money on bean to bar chocolate!

in Uncategorized on September 17, 2023 September 17, 2023 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Today I’m bringing you ways to save money on bean to bar chocolate. Because while bean to bar chocolate is the most ethical type of chocolate we’ve got and it’s dang awesome, it’s also generally…

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Cheese and Chocolate Pairings: how to pair like a pro!

in Chocolate Desserts on January 25, 2020 January 25, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

In cheese and chocolate pairings, there are no rules, only deliciousness.

Kekao Chocolate Subscription Box: getting your chocolate fix without the fuss?

in Chocolate Desserts on January 17, 2020 January 14, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Let’s start the new year with testing out a mystery chocolate box! (Spoilers inside!)

How to rock the NW Chocolate Festival!

in Chocolate Seattle on November 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

So the NW Chocolate Festival is coming up on November 9! Here’s your guide for making the most of this awesome weekend – and eating the most chocolate.

How to taste Craft Chocolate: A Primer

in Uncategorized on October 25, 2019 October 22, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Because not only is it more fun if you know how to taste – but then you’ll be able to eat more chocolate.

The Ultimate Guide to Seattle Ice Cream!

in Uncategorized on October 18, 2019 October 15, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Because in Seattle, ice cream is the thing year round!

Seattle ferry

Seattle’s Ferries, Fast Ferries, and Water Taxis: A Day Trip Travel Guide

in Day Trips Seattle on June 6, 2019 June 6, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

If you’re coming to Seattle, you’ve likely been told you’ve got to take a ferry. But where to? And, more importantly, what desserts can you get? Welp, let’s talk boats.

The Summer 2019 Seattle food bucket list

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Because what’s summer without plans to eat ridiculous (and ridiculously awesome) food?

Seatte's best chocolate chip cookie

Have you tried Seattle’s best chocolate chip cookie?

in Chocolate Desserts Seattle on May 9, 2019 June 6, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Because it’s in Capitol Hill and requires some planning, but it’s so worth it. Let’s make sure you get to try one!

Unique Seattle Gifts: top 5 take home Seattle treats!

in Chocolate Desserts Seattle on April 13, 2019 June 6, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

You want a unique Seattle gift for your souvenirs? Here are some of the best ways to take a bite of Seattle home with you!

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Hey peeps!

Dessert Geek! Hi! I'm Jess the Dessert Geek, and I am here to geek out about desserts with you. Because it's way more fun to share. My home base is Seattle, but I love to find sweets all over the world!

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Recent Posts

  • My best ways to save money on bean to bar chocolate!
  • Cheese and Chocolate Pairings: how to pair like a pro!
  • Kekao Chocolate Subscription Box: getting your chocolate fix without the fuss?
  • How to rock the NW Chocolate Festival!
  • How to taste Craft Chocolate: A Primer

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Would you believe these are THREE DOLLAR chocolate Would you believe these are THREE DOLLAR chocolate bars!?

So last week on the vlog (link in bio!) I covered @marouchocolate's brand new snack bar line, which at $2.99 over on @caputosmarket are some of the cheapest bean to bar chocolate items I've ever seen. And tasty!

Like the coconut popped rice is *the* best riff on a Crunch bar I've had in bean to bar chocolate. (You know how hard it is to get the balance of rice to chocolate? It's so delicate! Though this is definitely more a Coconut Crunch bar, don't care, it's tasty.)

Also honestly I've been... having trouble figuring out what to post here? I'm releasing YouTube videos every Saturday at 5 now, and sometimes I'm trying stuff for the sheer joy of trying things. And it doesn't always match with what this content has been? And I get stuck? Do you ever get that feeling?

(This is why I like Stories, I can post bark photos when I'm stuck.)

Don't get me wrong, you're all amazing, it's just this disconnect I'm working through. And I'm still working through a lot of exhaustion related stuff, so it's one step at a time - or one chocolate at a time?

PS. Happy Passover, Ramadan, and Easter to those celebrating!

#chocolate #beantobarchocolate #marouchocolate #craftchocolate #dessertlife #dessertoftheday #dessertplease
How's that for a sundae snack?⁠ ⁠ I've been ha How's that for a sundae snack?⁠
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I've been having cajeta with my ice cream a lot as a treat when I'm editing, especially since I just got a new jar of @fattoadfarm cajeta! It's just really lovely and so caramelly, with that goaty-grassy tang. And this tiny sundae also includes vanilla @lopezislandcreamery and the last of the @whitelabelchocolate nibs. And bananas, because I had them and it reminded me of the banana and dulce de leche empanadita I got with @chocolateuplift at @elportenosf. Simpler times for sure.⁠
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This was an amusing one to shoot in that I was so, so worried about the shoot beforehand. I was low on bowls, then I didn't like the bowls I had, then I wasn't liking how the bananas sat, then I wasn't liking how the *camera* sat. Just one big pile of 'is this even going to work?' And then I saw the finished sundae and didn't want to keep going it was so cute!⁠
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Also it was photogenic even when I dumped this all into a larger bowl for snacking.⁠
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What's your favorite sundae?⁠
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#icecreamsundae #cajeta #icecreamtime #icecream #caramel #dessert #dessertoftheday #dessertlife #desserttime #sweettreat
Today's treats are green with delight! Over on Yo Today's treats are green with delight!

Over on YouTube I'm covering @wearesakuraco, a Japanese snack subscription box focusing on highlighting regional artisans. (Link in the bio and all that good stuff!) And here are some of my faves from the set!

Best of all, these treats are all tea treats! We've got a sakura dacquoise and *two* types of matcha cookie. Though to be honest I found myself wanting a whole box of the dacquoise for a tea party! That's a delicate sakura flavored filling in between two tender cookies that had a texture similar to ladyfingers, with that barely crisp exterior and tender interior. You want to be on your fanciest behavior with that kind of treat!

(Wow, now I want to make a Charlotte cake with them. Filling ideas, anyone?)

What kind of tea or tea snacks are your favorite?

P.S. Is it just me or has IG felt... really quiet? Like I know I'm posting late to match when the video goes live, but even in the morning it hasn't felt the same.

#greentea #cookies #teatime #teatreats #matchacookies #cookiestagram #cookietime #japanesefood #japanesefoods #japanesesweets #dessertoftheday #dessertlife #dessertplease #vlogger
Ever had CAMEL MILK chocolate? So @missionchocola Ever had CAMEL MILK chocolate?

So @missionchocolate released this limited edition 61% camel milk bar only in Brazil - so imagine my surprise when I saw ChefShop had some!

I had Mission's 61% cow dark milk at home as well, so I've got a taste test video posted up on YouTube, but I've got to say I love how different they are!

The camel milk is far more classically snacky, sweeter with caramel and red fruit. The cow milk is more dark and deep, a snacking chocolate for those who adore 70%+ bars. And both are just so fun!

Want more details? You'll have to say hi on YouTube! Link is in my bio!

(ChefShop also got their hands on the Mission Puerto Rico bar, the announcement just went up for that today! Get that chocolate!)
Happy pi(e) day! I'm a huge key lime pie geek, so Happy pi(e) day!

I'm a huge key lime pie geek, so when I found out @blackmagicsweets had her own version I got it pretty much as soon as I could. And I'm glad I did!

It's a super tart rendition of the classic, from that bright-tart lime curd filling to a sprinkling of extra zest on top, all on a graham cracker crust. If you like your pies to go bold, this tiny pie packs a ton of citrus goodness!

(Also I picked this lovely treat up from @localyokelsseattle, a great local farm delivery group! Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the Seattle area and want to shop local!)

How are you celebrating?

#Seattlefood #piday #pieday #keylimepie #pie #seattledesserts #seattlelife #Seattle #pieforbreakfast #dessertoftheday #dessertlife #Seattleeats #instadesserts #instadessert
Don’t go breakin’ my (caramel) heart!⁠ ⁠ T Don’t go breakin’ my (caramel) heart!⁠
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This is the @fruitionchocolate tea and cookies heart, a limited edition treat that I am so hoping they bring back because it’s just so tasty! (Maybe as a smaller confection? It’d be fun to get this as a bite-sized heart!) We’re talking Darjeeling caramel, cookie butter, dark chocolate. It’s basically a super refined candy bar with floral notes, soft caramel, and a lovely gentle crunch.⁠
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Also this caramel needs to be sold on its own by the JAR. It's just buttery, strongly Darjeeling tea scented, floral, and bold and I want it over vanilla ice cream *yesterday*.⁠
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Also I got this as part of the Friends of Fruition pack, more on that coming up, but did anyone else end up joining the membership?⁠
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What’s your favorite kind of caramel?
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  • How to taste Craft Chocolate: A Primer

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