The Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026

Chocolate is an amazing food and there are so many wonderful details that are not generally known. Let’s explore the science of chocolate and chocolate-making and try to turn you into a true chocolate expert. We'll explore the transformational steps used to turn cocoa beans into silky smooth chocolate. We'll dig a little deeper into the physics and chemistry involved in making chocolate. Find answers to the age-old chocolate questions, such as... What is tempering? What is conching? Why does a chocolate bar turn white when you leave it in a hot car? This will be a fun Q&A, so let’s explore chocolate together.