Name: Chocolate 101: What Every Craft Chocolate Lover Should Know
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-03T11:00:00-0700

Chocolate 101: What Every Craft Chocolate Lover Should Know

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

FCIA Stage

Lauren Adler has spent years introducing people to the world of craft chocolate, and she knows exactly where to start. In this Chocolate 101 session, the founder and Chief Chocophile of The Chocolate Explorers Club walks you through everything you wish you'd known before walking the festival floor — why cacao origin matters, what happens between the farm and the bar, how to taste with intention, and why that $12 bar might be worth every penny. Come curious. Leave with context.

Speakers

Lauren Adler

Chief Chocophile, The Chocolate Explorers Club™️

Lauren Adler is a pioneer in the craft chocolate industry with over a decade of experience introducing consumers to fine chocolate. She was the founder of Seattle retail store Chocolopolis and she currently serves as a Board member and the co-Executive Director of the Fine Chocol... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
FCIA Stage

Room #404

The Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026

Lauren Adler

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The Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026

Lauren Adler

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