TheChocolateLife

09/08/2026

OVERVIEW: Episode 231 of features chocolate and cocoa news fit to eat, as well as the monthly live AMA (Ask Me Anything about chocolate or cocoa) for September 2026.

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https://thechocolatelife.com/september-news-ama-psc-231

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§ Lassa Skinner
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§ Christian Becker

• Team TCL Guru Members
• Amore di Mona
• CHOCOA 2026
• Cocoa Supply
• Diamond Custom Machines
• HomeChocolat
• Salon du Chocolat NYC 2026
• Bryan Guerra
• Eric Durtschi
• Brent Evans
• Amanda Ormerod
• Rachael Fuller
• Kurt Simmons
• Anthony Artuso
• Lina Stavreva

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09/04/2026

OVERVIEW: Episode 230 was inspired by comments on an Instagram post conflating CCN-51 as a GMO with agroforestry practices. 1) Is CCN-51 a and 2) How does being a GMO (or not) connect to agricultural, farmer incomes, and related topics?

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https://thechocolatelife.com/is-ccn-51-a-gmo-wrong-question-right-problem-psc-230

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This episode of PodSaveChocolate is sponsored by the members of TheChocolateLife. Please consider becoming a Premium or Free member today. Special thanks to:

§ Lifetime Members
§ Lassa Skinner
§ Maria Mancini
§ Christian Becker

• Team TCL Guru Members
• Amore di Mona
• CHOCOA 2026
• Cocoa Supply
• Diamond Custom Machines
• HomeChocolat
• Salon du Chocolat NYC 2026
• Bryan Guerra
• Eric Durtschi
• Brent Evans
• Amanda Ormerod
• Rachael Fuller
• Kurt Simmons
• Anthony Artuso
• Lina Stavreva

Thanks to all my Premium-Tier supporters, as well as our Free members.

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08/31/2026

A reminder that there are three equipment classifieds that are still active on TheChocolateLife.

1) Chocovision 3Z system (machine + accessories)

2) Bayer Pralinenfix PFM 2000 depositor

3) Chocolate World CW24 continuous tempering machine

All are located in Oregon.

For Sale and Wanted to Buy posts. ALL classifieds are now moderated. Click on the Post a Classified link in the ... menu in the top nav for info on posting classifieds.

08/28/2026

OVERVIEW: The inspiration for Ep 228 of is in Ep 226 with regular contributor Dr Keith Ayoob during which we discuss how challenging it can be to understand medical research. In this episode are ten signs to look for that claims made ABOUT that research might be suspect and/or a .

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Visit the post on TheChocolateLife.com for more information and resource links:
https://thechocolatelife.com/debunking-junk-internet-health-claims-psc-228

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This episode of PodSaveChocolate is sponsored by the members of TheChocolateLife. Please consider becoming a Premium or Free member today. Special thanks to:

§ Lifetime Members
§ Lassa Skinner
§ Maria Mancini
§ Christian Becker

• Team TCL Guru Members
• Amore di Mona
• CHOCOA 2026
• Cocoa Supply
• Diamond Custom Machines
• HomeChocolat
• Salon du Chocolat NYC 2026
• Bryan Guerra
• Eric Durtschi
• Brent Evans
• Amanda Ormerod
• Rachael Fuller
• Kurt Simmons
• Anthony Artuso
• Lina Stavreva

Thanks to all my Premium-Tier supporters, as well as our Free members.

� New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �

08/21/2026

OVERVIEW: Episode 227 of takes a look at how Direct Trade is defined in cocoa and in coffee – on a journey to understanding the key concepts that define what “Direct” means (and doesn’t).

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Visit the post on TheChocolateLife.com for more information and resource links:
https://thechocolatelife.com/direct-trade-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-psc-227

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This episode of PodSaveChocolate is sponsored by the members of TheChocolateLife. Please consider becoming a Premium or Free member today. Special thanks to:

§ Lifetime Members
§ Lassa Skinner
§ Maria Mancini
§ Christian Becker

• Team TCL Guru Members
• Amore di Mona
• CHOCOA 2026
• Cocoa Supply
• Diamond Custom Machines
• HomeChocolat
• Salon du Chocolat NYC 2026
• Bryan Guerra
• Eric Durtschi
• Brent Evans
• Amanda Ormerod
• Rachael Fuller
• Kurt Simmons
• Anthony Artuso
• Lina Stavreva

Thanks to all my Premium-Tier supporters, as well as our Free members.

� New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �