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...
Bringing Home A Good Food Award in 2017
Posted by Kevin Straub onSince 2012, Oregon has made a name for itself in the Good Food Awards, with numerous winners across all fourteen GFA food categories. Potential awardees are nominated through blind tasting followed by an extensive vetting process. With our foodie scene in Portland, it is certainly no surprise to see many familiar...