> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Some Favorite Bars & Makers in 2024 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep89 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/some-favorite-bars-of-2024-podsavechocolate-ep89/ - Published: 2024-12-30T20:33:39.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-02T17:41:58.000Z - Description: On New Year’s Eve – Episode 89 of #PodSaveChocolate takes a look at some of my favorite chocolate bars – and makers – of the past year. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The stream airs at 11:00 ****MST** (10:00 PST, 12:00 CST, 13:00 EST), on Tuesdy, December 31st, 2024. **🔗 🔗 below to watch – LIVE or the archived episode.* Click on this (shareable) link to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and ****share** this episode to help grow the #PSC community. [Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau #chocolate…Episode 89 Overview I did not do a whole lot of traveling in 2024\. There was the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival in Albuquerque in April, a trip to…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Flavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-cacao-activity-7279594607313633281-x8xr?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable. [Some Favorite Bars of 2024 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep89Other event by TheChocolateLife on Tuesday, December 31 2024![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/aGT3gskzWBf.ico)#PodSaveChocolate Ep89![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/media)](https://fb.me/e/ihTJtZM7J?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This ****FACEBOOK** link is shareable. --- ## **Episode 89 Overview** I did not do a whole lot of traveling in 2024. There was the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival in Albuquerque in April, a trip to Brussels at the end of October, and the Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival towards the end of November. Along the way and to and from I spent time in Chicago and Cincinnati. I was also a judge for the Craft Chocolat Challenge (entries for 2025 are still being accepted). I also received some bars to review. So in some respects the range of choices to choose from is on the lower side than it sometimes is. But – nonetheless – here is my take on what I ate this year on bars *and makers* you might consider for 2025. 🛍️ To buy some of the bars mentioned below, visit: [Red River Gorge Lodging | Beattyville | Bean to Bar ChocolateModern getaway near the Red River Gorge area. Bean to Bar Chocolate, baked goods and specialty coffee. Free high-speed internet.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/d859b8_788e467eabc14c6196433f86ee09ddb3~mv2_d_2048_2020_s_2.jpg)chocolat-inn![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/d859b8_788e467eabc14c6196433f86ee09ddb3~mv2_d_2048_2020_s_2.jpg)](https://www.chocolat-inn.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Craft Chocolat Challenge winners, Sweets Escalier, and maybe others. --- ### **Maker Links (18)** In alphabetical order. ### **A** [Fine Vegan and Gluten-free Chocolate | Amore di MonaWe make fine couverture chocolate that is free of all common allergens, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan. Each batch is crafted by hand in Louisville, KY.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/f20486_8c26b448daa04d48bd4296dfc46e595e.png)Amore di Mona![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/f20486_45c7e78317694eaebe60aa7ad0b42f9f~mv2.jpg)](https://www.amoredimona.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Caramela with Cranberries, Sel Mignardise [Award-Winning Artisan Chocolate Bars - ArgencoveExperience award-winning artisan chocolate bars. This fine artisan chocolate is born from a fully integrated operation from farm to table. Shop Now!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32_32x32.png)ArgencoveAnielka G.W.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3412_394d8cc7-71c2-4c29-ab24-64271d9b2b30_1200x1200.jpg)](https://argencove.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) PodSaveChocolate Ep40 – [Interview & Tasting](https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-sally-mcfadyen-of-argencove-podsavechocolate/) ### **B** [Blue Spruce ChocolatesHand-made bean-to-bar chocolates created daily in the foothills of the Rockies from the highest quality organic ingredients.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/rs=w:180,h:180,m)Blue Spruce Chocolates![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/thumbnail.jpg)](https://bluesprucechocolates.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) White Caramel Chocolate with Roasted Hazelnuts ### **C** [Cacaitos Colombian Fine CacaoCacaitos | Bean to Bar Chocolate | Origin Chocolate![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/FAVICON-cacaitos-png_32x32.png)Cacaitos![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/LOGO_2020_ecae30f7-a814-4a65-ac0b-9e66576932ef_1200x1200.png)](https://cacaitos.ca/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) 2i Chigorodo 73% [Chicago Chocolate Shop | Chocs ’N Boxes Official SiteExplore Chocs ’N Boxes, the ultimate Chicago Chocolate Shop, for Chocolate Bars, Bonbons, Pralines, Truffles, Dragees, Pili Spreads, and more!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cnb-favicon.png)Chocs 'N Boxes![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/img-1174-1536x1024.jpg.avif)](https://www.chocsnboxes.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Ube White Chocolate. [SEASON THREE | Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico.ico)Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/d859b8_cda1527c29dc49de9e3666e27b9d405e~mv2.jpg)](https://www.craftchocolatchallenge.com/season-three?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Mellōw Double Oat Cookie – Silver Best Inclusion ### **E** [Embers Chocolate – Telling Stories Through Unique Flavors![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)logo\_embers\_round![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/dummy.png)](https://emberschocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Elote, Dreaming of Thailand, Spiced Cherry Cheesecake ### **F** [HomeLokalprodusert Bean to bar sjokolade av fantastisk smaksrike kakaobønner![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/f56fd685-de00-495d-88a9-6a718512d337.ico)Fjorden sjokolade![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/2f551bd9-1e76-4c8b-87ef-6cc1697e87b6.jpeg)](https://fjordensjokolade.no/en/home?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Rum and Raisin - British Heritage Collection (LMdC Bacchus) ### **H** [HOME - Heinde & VerreN A T U R A L R I C H C H O C O L A T E The natural flavours of high quality cacao are complex and rich. You will be thrilled to discover that chocolate is only one of the many flavours cacao may reveal. Heinde & Verre’s philosophy is to source only the best cacao beans and use slow food techniques. All this \[…\]![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cropped-hvicon-270x270.png)Heinde & Verre![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Seal-lineup.png)](https://heindeverre.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) PodSaveChocolate Ep81 – [Tasting featuring H&V tasting](https://thechocolatelife.com/chocolate-tasting-ft-heinde-verre-podsavechocolate-ep81/) ### **M** [Interview & Tasting: Magno Chocolates, Colombia | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 46 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview and tasting with Nataly Nicholls, founder of Magno Chocolates (Medellin, Colombia).![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-046---Magno---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-magno-chocolate-colombia-podsavechocolate/) [US Website.](https://magnochocolates.us/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Origin Coffee & Chocolate Tasting Kit [Maverick Chocolate Bean To Bar Chocolate FactoryMaverick Chocolate is a craft bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Cincinnati, OH. Our chocolate is handcrafted in small batches from bean to the finished bar using only ethically sourced cacao beans-bought directly from farms and co-ops at sustainable prices. Vegan. Soy free. Sugar free. Buy online or in our two stores.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/M-monogram_copy_180x180.jpg)MaverickChocolateMaverickChocolate![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Maverick_flat_logo_R1_1200x.png)](https://maverickchocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Prohibition Milk, Ruya Turkish Coffee, Fahrenheit 513 [Mirzam Chocolate – Caputo’s Market & Deli![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-icon-180x180.png)Caputo's Market & Deli![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Mirzam-Papua-New-Guinea-72-WB-350x435.jpg)](https://caputos.com/mirzam/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Mirzam Dubai website](https://mirzam.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com). 62% Dark Chocolate with Dates and Fennel [Monsoon ChocolateWe’re Monsoon Chocolate, an award-winning chocolate maker and confectioner based in the Sonoran Desert. Drawing inspiration from local ingredients, we craft chocolate bars, bon bons, confections, desserts, and beverages using transparently-sourced cacao from all over the world.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon.png)Monsoon ChocolateFood & Wine![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/hero_bonboncactus_b7aeb110-b4b5-4f12-95b4-c5a6f38dabeb.jpg)](https://monsoonchocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Southwest flavors – Sonoran Sea Salt Dark, Blue Corn Atole ### **O** [Omnom Chocolate Reykjavík - Iceland StoreOmnom Chocolate is the only bean to bar chocolate maker in Iceland. Our mission is to make the best quality chocolate from the highest quality ingredients. Omnom produces small-batch, “bean-to-bar” chocolate, using the finest cacao beans sourced worldwide.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/Logo-wolf-only.png)Omnom Chocolate![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/KP6A1302-landscape_1200x1200.jpg)](https://omnom.is/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Black & Burnt Barley; 🙅 Spiced White & Caramel" [Bean To Bar Craft Chocolate | Orinoco Chocolate Co. | Prescott, ArizonaBean to bar craft chocolate shipped worldwide. Handmade in small batches with maple sugar. Allergen, vegan and keto friendly. Gluten free, soy free, peanut free, refined sugar free.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/e00572_310716d6275d438589d5ec5cbe678d0d~mv2.png)Orinoco Chocolate Co![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/e00572_85f430e81beb401a8104ec98b77404d7~mv2.png)](https://www.orinocochocolates.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Patanemo (Venezuela) 70% ### **P** [Pump Street Chocolate: Bakers and Chocolate MakersBuy the finest British craft chocolate bars, sourdough bread and handmade pastries. Order a delivery straight to your home. Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one, try our single farm, bean to bar chocolate and freshly baked loaves.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/PSC-Logo-Web-Favicon_256x256_87bde7d4-beef-4ee7-afb5-aa19012c84a3_180x180.webp)Pump Street ChocolatePump Street Chocolate![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/PS-2boxes-logo_1db33247-c18c-4704-bf5a-273b4683dc93_1200x.png)](https://pumpstreetchocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Sourdough & Sea Salt 66% (Hacienda Limon) ; Rye Crumb MIlk w Sea Salt 60% ### **S** ↘️ ****Sweets Escalier** The Sweets Ecalier [website](https://www.sweets-escalier.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) does not currently have SSL enabled and so cannot be reached. ****60% Chuao Milk** ### **Z** [Buy Zotter Chocolates Online in the USA at ZotterUSA.ComExperience the decadence of Zotter Chocolates – organic, fair-trade delights. Order online in the USA at ZotterUSA.com for a taste of artisanal chocolate perfection.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/cropped-socialmedia-logo-270x270.png)Zotter Chocolates | Bean To Bar, Organic and Fair-Traded Chocolateadmin![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/dummy-1.jpg)](https://www.zotterusa.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Zotter Austria webite](https://zotter.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com). Hand-Scooped line. --- ### **Other 2024 Tastings (7) and Travelogs (4)** [Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Roundup & 2025 Craft Chocolat Challenge | #PodSaveChocolate Ep84Episode 84 of #PodSaveChocolate features 1) a roundup of the recent inaugural Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival in Rushville, IN; 2) tastings of chocolate from exhibitors; and 3) announcing that entries are being accepted for the 2025 Craft Chocolat Challenge – 4th edition. \[ Updated on 12/4\. \]![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-084-MwCCF-2025-CCC---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/midwest-craft-chocolate-festival-roundup-2025-craft-chocolat-challenge-podsavechocolate-ep84/) [Brussels Overloaded RevisitedThe last time I was in Brussels was late March 2020, just as COVID lockdowns were being introduced. Four years later I returned, wondering how the Brussels chocolate scene has changed.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/MannekenPis_Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/brussels-overloaded-revisited/) [SW Chocolate & Coffee Fest Trip Report & Travelogue | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 34 of #PodSaveChocolate is a presentation of my impressions of the 2024 Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest as a first-time participant – traveler, presenter, judge, and guest.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-034---SWCCF-Upodate---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/sw-chocolate-coffee-fest-travelogue-podsavechocolate/) --- [Holiday 2024 Tasting & Gifting Guide | #PodSaveChocolate Ep86Episode 86 of #PodSaveChocolate is my holiday gifting guide for the chocolate fans in your life ... and yourself ... featuring bars from exhibitors at the recent Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/denise-johnson-m4eISQg0e0E-unsplash-Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/holiday-2024-tasting-gifting-guide-podsavechocolate-ep86/) [Review: AlterEcoA PR company for AlterEco emailed me asking if I wanted to review some products and interview the CEO. Here is my review of the seven products I was sent. Disclaimer I did not pay for these products, and was not offered any compensation for my review.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/AlterEcoReview-Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/review-altereco-dec2024/) [Interview & Tasting: Chocolat Moderne | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 48 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview and tasting with Joan Coukos, founder of Chocolat Moderne (NYC).![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-048---ChocolatModerne---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-chocolat-moderne-podsavechocolate/) [Interview & Tasting: Mashpi Chocolate, Ecuador | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 41 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview and tasting with and of Mashpi Chocolate, Ecuador.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-041---Mashpi---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-mashpi-chocolate-ecuador-podsavechocolate/) [Interview & Tasting: Mark Burrows Pollinator Chocolate | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 39 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview and tasting with Mark Burrows, founder of Pollinator Chocolate, Carbondale, CO.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-039---Pollinator---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-mark-burrows-pollinator-chocolate-podsavechocolate/) [UPDATED: 2024 Craft Chocolat Challenge Awards Show | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 33 of #PodSaveChocolate is dedicated to presenting the winners of the 2024 Craft Chocolat Challenge.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-033--CCC-Awards---V2Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/2024-craft-chocolat-challenge-awards-show-podsavechocolate/) [Sweet Vegan Chocolates Interview & Tasting | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 27 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview with Chef Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan Chocolates (NYC) and a live tasting!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-027---SweetVegan---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/pinned/sweet-vegan-chocolates-interview-tasting-podsavechocolate/) [Yojoa Honduran Chocolate w/ Elmer Pineda | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 14 of #PodSaveChocolate features an interview and live tasting with award-winning Honduran chocolate maker Elmer Pineda, Yojoa Chocolate.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-014---Yojoa---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/yojoa-honduran-chocolate-w-elmer-pineda-podsavechocolate/) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **More Episode Hashtags (and Related Accounts to Follow)** #Fave #Faves #Favorites #Bars #ChocolateBars #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** 🗓️ ****Friday January 17th** ChocolateLife Member Thomas Forbes – The Current State of Cacao and Chocolate in the Dominican Republic --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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