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