Episode 3 - Finding Fine Chocolate with Barbie van Horn

<p>In today's podcast, I am pleased to welcome Barbie van Horn, a passionate follower of all things chocolate. She is the founder of findingfinechoclate.com and the PNW Chocolate Society with another Seattle-area chocolate legend, Lauren Adler.</p> <p>Today we take time to discuss the difference in chocolate between the big brands and the small-batch, bean to bar chocolate, their differences, origins and even tasting notes.</p> <p>We also discuss chocolate tasting vs eating and how you can train your palette to pick up the subtleties of fine chocolate.</p> <p>Barbie also shares some of her favorite producers, both local and international, and takes us into her library of chocolate and what she is eating right now.</p> <p>You can find the show notes at <a href='http://www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-finding-fine-chocolate'>www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-finding-fine-chocolate</a></p>