Marsatta's Journal

From the Kitchen to the Rink: How a Chocolate Bar Became a Fundraiser

From the Kitchen to the Rink: How a Chocolate Bar Became a Fundraiser

Back in December, a parent walked into our shop — eyes a bit tired, voice calm but urgent. Their kid, a rising hockey player, had a shot at making it to a big tournament. Problem was, they needed to raise...

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The Easter Bar That Actually Means Something

The Easter Bar That Actually Means Something

I never liked Easter chocolate from Big Chocolate. There, I said it. Too sweet. Too fake. Too much fluff, wrapped in shiny pastel foil that gets tossed aside like yesterday’s promises. Chocolate that looks the part but says absolutely nothing....

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Crack, Crunch, Soul: The Story Behind Our Nuttiest Chocolate Yet

Crack, Crunch, Soul: The Story Behind Our Nuttiest Chocolate Yet

  Let me tell you something about nuts. They're not polite. They don’t whisper. They don’t melt quietly into the background like a supporting actor. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios—they show up loud, proud, with stories written in every wrinkle and roast...

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The Relentless Pursuit of Something Better: A Love Letter to Mocha Chocolate

The Relentless Pursuit of Something Better: A Love Letter to Mocha Chocolate

How do you measure greatness? Is it championships? Awards? The sound a bar of chocolate makes when you snap it in half? The way a sip of espresso lingers on your tongue? John Wooden, the 10-time NCAA championship-winning coach from...

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Genius! Bars: The Future of Chocolate, One Crazy Idea at a Time

Genius! Bars: The Future of Chocolate, One Crazy Idea at a Time

Let’s get one thing straight—at Marsatta Chocolate, we’re not some buttoned-up chocolate company sitting in a boardroom debating synergies and market strategies. No. We’re in the lab, sleeves rolled up, covered in cocoa dust, experimenting like mad scientists who just...

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St. Patrick’s Day Alchemy: Crafting a Whisky-Infused Chocolate Masterpiece

St. Patrick’s Day Alchemy: Crafting a Whisky-Infused Chocolate Masterpiece

Hey there, friends—Chef Jeffray here with a tale of culinary mischief, St. Patrick’s Day luck, and a whisky twist you won’t soon forget.   The Challenge It all began when our good pals at Suntory Whisky rang me up with...

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Crafting Sweet Memories: A Chef’s Journey into Unforgettable Valentine’s Bonbons

Crafting Sweet Memories: A Chef’s Journey into Unforgettable Valentine’s Bonbons

Hello, dear friends and fellow chocolate aficionados, Every masterpiece starts with a spark—a moment of inspiration that lights the way. For me, that spark comes from the joy of discovering new flavors and the thrill of sharing them with those...

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Media.net // Chocolate Tasting

Media.net // Chocolate Tasting

A Special Tasting with Chef Jeffray and Marsatta Chocolate February 4, 20252:00pm PST     Company: Marsatta Chocolate (Los Angeles) Host: Chef Jeffray D. Gardner    Itinerary Act 1: Introduction to Marsatta Chocolate and What is Bean-to-Bar? Tasting:  74% Dark Chocolate Bar (more...

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Send the Perfect Last-Minute Gift

Send the Perfect Last-Minute Gift

  Hey there, chocolate lovers, It’s Chef Jeffray here, and if you’re reading this, I’m guessing the holiday clock is ticking louder than jingle bells on Christmas Eve. But don’t worry – I’ve got a little holiday magic up my...

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