CAFE Ep 78 - Everyone Loves Chocolate

Most would agree that chocolate is the ultimate comfort food. No matter your state of mind – chocolate makes things better. In fact, Chef Alain Ducasse stated: “Everywhere in the world there are tensions: economic, political, religious. So, we need chocolate.” Pastry chefs are admired and even revered, but the chocolatier is on a whole other level of awe. Chocolate stems from an agricultural product “cacao” and exhibits the same complexities and variances as grapes and wine. Those who master its secrets hold the key to culinary happiness. Join CAFÉ Talks Podcast for a comforting interview with Pastry Chef and Chocolatier, Josh Johnson of Guittard Chocolate as he takes us on the journey of a cacao bean to its destination as chocolate in a professional kitchen. “Chocolate is ground from the beans of happiness.”  -Terri Guillemets (quotation anthologist)