Chef Kirk holds a degree from the Culinary Institute of America. After school, Chef spent 4 years mastering Japanese cuisine at Chez Wada in Japan. He has traveled extensively, immersing himself in different regional food cultures, and he holds 3 US patents for chocolate design. His favorite product at THE COCOA EXCHANGE™ is the Aztec…
Life is busy — we’re always on the move while we head to work, appointments, games, and errands. With all of the rush, maintaining healthy eating habits can be tricky. While we may not be able to sit down and eat a full meal as often as we’d like, we can do our best to…
Hamburgers are a summer cookout staple, but after your 10th BBQ, no matter how well the burger is cooked, they start to get boring. Bun, patty, the usual toppings – it’s always the same. So how do you make sure that your burgers stand out in the crowd? Top them with a cocoa-infused BBQ sauce! …
Hosting a Labor Day Cookout? Don’t fret – we’ve got the menu already planned for you. From delicious appetizers and unique sides to grilled main courses and drool-worthy desserts, host the hit bash of the season with these flavourful combos. Appetizers: BBQ Bacon Habañero Skewers Jalapeño Poppers Sides: Grilled Cuban Corn Green Chili Mac and…
Every Barbecue has a key ingredient that truly makes or breaks the experience — we’re talking Barbecue Sauces. While some backyard grillers choose to make their own and some stick to the tried and true, we at THE COCOA EXCHANGE™ know that our cocoa-infused varieties are the best. We offer four delicious sauces, covering four…
Summer Barbecue season is in full swing and by now you’ve most likely tried — and shared — tons of different dishes with your friends and family. Though it seems the grill is always the center of attention, we can’t forget about some of these unique and equally, if not more, delicious sides. Our Chefs…
Picnics make summer summer. As we slip into August, it’s time to pull out the picnic, and that means more than just a basket, blanket and potato salad, friends. Have we got ideas for you! Yep, we’re sliding into the last days of grilling season. To make sure you have a recipe that will endear…
Hot Sauces varieties are popping up everywhere lately, being incorporated in dishes from top chefs to home cooks alike. Have you joined in on this trend? THE COCOA EXCHANGE™ hot sauces take cocoa to a new level, pairing the purest cocoa with spice to create the perfect fusion of flavor and heat. If you’re a…
Chef Giff is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with over 17 years of experience working with chocolate and confection. Through his work in restaurants and chocolate shops, Chef Giff developed a strong point of view on how to deliver chocolate to people in unique ways. Chef Giff has worked on numerous new…
THE COCOA EXCHANGE™ is proud to join CARE® in their mission to empower women around the world. Together, we provide on-the-ground training and access to small loans for women entrepreneurs in Côte d’lvoire, West Africa, one of the biggest cocoa-growing countries of THE COCOA EXCHANGE’s parent company, Mars® Inc. Through access to savings programs and…
