They dive into Jacques’s incredible journey from pastry kitchens in France to becoming one of the most respected names in chocolate in New York City. He shares his thoughts on the current state of global cacao production, the story behind how he became known as “Mr. Chocolate,” and reveals which desserts still excite him most in the kitchen.
In the second half of the episode, John and Andrea are joined by Michelle Roman of República del Cacao to discuss the company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose, their rigorous sustainability practices, and how they partner with local farmers to create high-quality chocolate with a conscience.
If you love chocolate—from bean to bar to bonbon—this episode is a must-listen!
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In partnership with The Chefs’ Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years. https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Gotham Production Studios. Find them on Instagram: @gothamproductionstudios
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