Common Misconceptions: The Darker roast the better… The Higher cacao content the better… It has to be made in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, or France… The best cacao comes from a certain region… A certain variety is better than another…. (Criollo, Forestera, Trinatario or other Hybrids) It has to have high acidity Although chocolate is one […]
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As the crisp breeze of the off-season sweeps through, we invite you to savor a symphony of flavors with our exclusive Anvers Signature Chocolate Tacos offer. Crafted meticulously with our renowned Anvers signature chocolate, each element promises an exquisite journey for your taste buds. Picture this: a delicate chocolate taco shell cradling a harmonious blend
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We are excited! ‘Chocolatier’ goes live on the Booktopia website. Igor gives a brief insight into what his book contains; “Although the 224-page beautiful hardcover book has got 47 scrumptious sweet and savoury recipes for the home cook, it is a lot more than a chocolate recipe book. I take the reader to meet the
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Q&A: Cacao prices: Is your chocolate getting more expensive? Unfortunately, the short answer is “yes”….however…, there is no need to be alarmed; You will still be able to enjoy your favourite Anvers treat without it impacting the bank. World Commodity prices for cacao have already increased by 200% in the last 12 Months and are
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Our cacao pods have arrived, and a journey begins. With the guidance of Biosecurity Tasmania, we have landed the first fresh cacao pods into Tasmania. With the pods from our friends in Far North Queensland, The Australian Chocolate Farm, we are taking on the challenge to grow Theobroma Cacao plants in a cool climate. As
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Lifetime passion goes global! A lifetime passion of using, tasting and sourcing the best chocolate in the world. Igor has put himself, and his book ‘Chocolatier’ on the World stage. Awarded by the Gourmand International Cookbook Awards, as the “Best Chocolate Cookbook in the World.” Chocolatier has it all: travel to some of the most
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Igor Van Gerwen wins the Best Chocolate Book Award in the World for his book Chocolatier. Chocolatier by Igor Van Gerwen won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award “Best in the World” during the Saudi Feast Food Festival in Riyadh. Founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau and with 205 participating countries, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
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Anvers Chocolates and Bondi Chai Latte have been linked in business for more than a decade, but the relationship goes back much farther than that and with roots much deeper than simple commerce. In fact, the company’s founders, Igor Van Gerwen and Martin Buggy go all the way back to 1986 when, as a then
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