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  • Banganapalle Mango

    MANGO MOMENT – Cloud caramel of India Banganapalle mango, sweet, with little acidity, and house-steeped rose petal and vanilla bean…

    20 Years of Bonbons
    May 9, 2024
  • Yuzu Caramel

    A LITTLE CLASS – Ten students, so not such a little class. I made this to demonstrate the “cloud caramel”…

    20 Years of Bonbons
    May 9, 2024
  • Tamarillo, Bee Pollen

    THE USUAL – Tamarillos, DJ’s honey, and HCP #1 Heirloom Alto Beni dark chocolate ganache enrobed in HCP #2 Heirloom…

    20 Years of Bonbons
    May 9, 2024
  • Drinking Chocolate at Home

    Drinking Chocolate Tablet. A curated selection of three types of cacao. A touch of organic sugar. Traditional spices. A hint…

    Making Chocolate
    May 6, 2024
  • HCP#2: Wild Bolivia Tranquilidad Heirloom

    Wild Bolivia Tranquilidad Heirloom-designated dark chocolate with toasted coconut. Tranquilidad cacao beans are tiny and difficult to process, but the…

    Making Chocolate
    May 2, 2024
  • Candybar

    The nougat is dried pear, Turkish apricot, crisp almonds, and pistachios. The Criollo is BFREE Belize Pure Criollo Heirloom dark…

    20 Years of Bonbons
    May 1, 2024
  • Scorpion Bar

    Sauntering up the edge ofmy bed. Sunning himself inthe kitchen sink. Meanderingover the matted floor.[LEFT] THERE’S A SCORPION IN MY…

    Chocolate Bars
    April 27, 2024
  • Tarragon Marshmallow Zen Brownies

    Tarragon Marshmallow Zen Brownies with nutmeg and Tranquilidad dark chocolate. ‘Cause everyone should use Heirloom chocolate in their brownies. #chocolatier…

    Remembering the Cafe
    April 27, 2024
  • Nougat

    It’s been awhile since I’ve made nougat. This one will be part of my next candy bar, and is studded…

    A Day in the Life
    April 26, 2024
  • Three Pieces Bar

    THREE PIECES in the form of a pear. First, a half slice of sweet pear. Second, a rind of mango…

    Chocolate Bars
    April 25, 2024
  • Hell & Damnation Bar

    Ecuador Hacienda Victoria 70% dark chocolate with a demonic blend of peppercorns and chiles. “Per me si va ne la…

    Chocolate Bars
    April 25, 2024
  • Cherry Blossom Cloud Caramel

    HERE NOR THERE – Hiroshima cherry blossom vinegar and cherry blossom salt cloud caramel with Wild Bolivia Heirloom Tranquilidad dark…

    20 Years of Bonbons
    April 25, 2024
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The Shop is Closed

Bars and bonbons are finished, the cafe is no more–
I’ve wrapped up the production and closed up the store.

Watch this site for the Continuing Adventures…

Richard Tango-Lowy

Atenas, Costa Rica

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