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080 - French Broad Chocolate's founder, Jael, Takes a Love of Chocolate from a Passion to a Profession

Feb 02, 20211 hr 23 min
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Episode description

In this episode, we interview Jael Rattigan, one of the founders of French Broad Chocolate, a staple in Asheville for over 10 years.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

  • The difference between their two locations: the Lounge & the Factory
  • The defining moment when Jael knew she wanted to make chocolate for the rest of her life
  • That time when Jael & her former husband and current business partner renovated a van and drove from Minnesota to Costa Rica 
  • How chocolate is made
  • How FBC is bringing attention and transparency to the chocolate industry 
  • What to look and ask for when buying chocolate
  • Two unconventional chocolate pairings that Jael recommends

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Music by Commonwealth Choir

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