Co-founder Matt Weyandt takes us on a guided tour of the chocolate making process at Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate in Atlanta. And describes what makes their chocolate special. "Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate is proud to offer Atlanta "bean-to-bar" dark chocolate. We import cacao (cocoa) beans from 6 different countries--each chosen for the different flavor profiles of the beans. We roast the beans, then crack, winnow and grind them for up to 72 hours, adding only organic cane sugar. We then temper and hand-wrap the dark chocolate bars all at our Krog Street Market micro-factory. Because we only make 2 ingredient chocolate (cacao and sugar), our bars are gluten, soy and dairy-free. In addition to our line of single-origin dark chocolate bars, we also offer a rotating selection of flavored bars as well because who doesn't like chocolate with nuts, or fruit or mint or coffee?? Xocolatl (chock-oh-LAH-tul) is owned by a local husband and wife team and is the result of our search for a calling that involves using our hands, connecting to real food, supporting local communities (both our own and other people's) and a fortuitous trip to Costa Rica." -- WHAT: Morningside Farmers Market. The first and only farmers market in Atlanta that requires all produce to be certified organic. Unwavering in our commitment to you, since 1995. Fresh, local, certified organic vegetables, fruits and mushrooms. Plus locally produced meats raised on 100% organic GMO-free feed, bread and foods. Beautiful organic flowers in season. And artisan crafts. WHEN: every Saturday morning year round. 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (arrive early for best selection). WHERE: 1393 N. Highland Ave Atlanta GA 30306 (Across the street from Alon's Bakery, next door to Rosebud restaurant. Free parking in Morningside Village plaza parking lot across the street. Please be safe crossing the street, use the crosswalk.) See the full product offerings from all our market members for each week, on our website at: http://www.morningsidemarket.com/this-weeks-market

• published: 20 Jan 2015
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