Going Bananas for Washu (And Chocolate, of Course)
Posted by Kevin Straub onWe are honored to share the story of the newest Creo Chocolate Bar: The Washu Bar. Rainforest Origins In the lush El Choco Rainforest of northwestern Ecuador, a group of thirteen families are changing how they farm. Instead of cutting down rainforest trees for timber sales or crop expansion, they are...
ICS & London's Academy of Chocolate Awards (and a Few More!)
Posted by Kevin Straub onIt has been a whirlwind of events and competitions this season! The International Chocolate Salon 2017 honored us with four stars in the Best Chocolatier & Confectioners in America Awards, along with the title of “Superior Chocolatier.” They rated our Raspberry Dark bar 5 out of 5 stars, with bronze medals for...
Artisan Chocolate Meets Artisan Coffee
Posted by Kevin Straub onOur coffee roaster, Michael is passionate about his artisan coffee the way we are passionate about artisan chocolate! Recently, we took an opportunity to watch him roast a batch of coffee. We greatly enjoyed the treat of seeing the craft behind the flavors firsthand. We invite you to check out...
What Are Nibs
Posted by Kevin Straub onWhat are cacao nibs? It is a question we hear quite often! The simple answer is this: nibs are pure chocolate before it becomes chocolate. However, it’s not quite that simple. These delicious tidbits have an adventure behind them! Lean how nibs help Creo make the best chocolate in Portland...
Come Make Chocolate With Us
Posted by Kevin Straub onWhat’s better than eating chocolate? Making and eating chocolate! We invite you to join us for a hands-on delicious experience that just might forever change the way you see chocolate. It’s the Make-a-bar tour at our factory and café in NE Portland! A shout out to our make-a-bar tour graduates As we...