Brad Kintzer's guest appearances

Brad Kintzer

Pastry Arts Podcast

Kahkow Culture

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Brad Kintzer is the Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, based in Berkeley, California. Prior to joining TCHO, Brad was chocolate maker and product developer at U.S. bean-to-bar chocolate pioneer, Scharffen Berger, acquired by The Hershey Company in 2005. Previous to his 20 years of chocolate making, Brad studied tropical botany and environmental studies at the University of Vermont, and spent months working on cacao plantations throughout Latin America to better understand the origins of chocolate flavor. At TCHO since 2009, Brad and his team are focused on innovating in every aspect of chocolate making; from cocoa genetics, fermentation and roasting, to creating unique and tasty chocolate products for market. Brad volunteers on the board of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) and also the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP).  In this episode we discuss:  How Brad’s interest in botany became an obsession with the cacao plant Brad’s first job at a chocolate factory His first job as a chocolate maker at Scharffen Berger in San Francisco Landing a job as Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO in Berkeley, CA How TCHO partners with cacao farmers to produce better chocolate How TCHO transitioned to 100 percent plant-based Brad’s favorite source for cacao beans His thoughts about eliminating heavy metal contamination in dark chocolate And much, much more!    Episode Sponsored by   Dobla - IRCA We know pastry chefs are busy. Ordering from Dobla and IRCA means not having to make everything from scratch, and instead spending time assembling final products for sale. It means getting more products in one place, which cuts down on the time spent browsing catalogs, placing orders and visiting with sales representatives. That means you spend less time focused on the business and more time on the thing you love: creating succulent sweets and savories that will keep your customers coming back for seconds. For more information, visit www.dobla.com.

Brad Kintzer is the Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, based in Berkeley, California. Prior to joining TCHO, Brad was chocolate maker and product developer at U.S. bean-to-bar chocolate pioneer, Scharffen Berger, acquired by The Hershey Company in 2005. Previous to his 20 years of chocolate making, Brad studied tropical botany and environmental studies at the University of Vermont, and spent months working on cacao plantations throughout Latin America to better understand the origins of chocolate flavor. At TCHO since 2009, Brad and his team are focused on innovating in every aspect of chocolate making; from cocoa genetics, fermentation and roasting, to creating unique and tasty chocolate products for market. Brad volunteers on the board of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) and also the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP).  In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>How Brad’s interest in botany became an obsession with the cacao plant</li> <li>Brad’s first job at a chocolate factory</li> <li>His first job as a chocolate maker at Scharffen Berger in San Francisco</li> <li>Landing a job as Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO in Berkeley, CA</li> <li>How TCHO partners with cacao farmers to produce better chocolate</li> <li>How TCHO transitioned to 100 percent plant-based</li> <li>Brad’s favorite source for cacao beans</li> <li>His thoughts about eliminating heavy metal contamination in dark chocolate</li> <li>And much, much more!</li> </ul> Episode Sponsored by Dobla - IRCA We know pastry chefs are busy. Ordering from Dobla and IRCA means not having to make everything from scratch, and instead spending time assembling final products for sale. It means getting more products in one place, which cuts down on the time spent browsing catalogs, placing orders and visiting with sales representatives. That means you spend less time focused on the business and more time on the thing you love: creating succulent sweets and savories that will keep your customers coming back for seconds. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dobla.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dobla.com</a>.

Brad Kintzer: A Chief Chocolate Maker Talks About His Dream Job

Nathan Lyon

We had too many topics to cover with Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author, so here’s part 2 of their episode. From botany and environmental studies to working in renowned restaurants and working with local growers and farmers, Brad and Nathan have always shared their passion for cacao &amp; chocolate through education. After 2020, they pivoted from traditional knowledge-sharing platforms to the virtual and digital. They continue to reach out to their audiences -in real time- as they explore the nobility of ingredients. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel. If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa

We had too many topics to cover with Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author, so here’s part 2 of their episode. From botany and environmental studies to working in renowned restaurants and working with local growers and farmers, Brad and Nathan have always shared their passion for cacao &amp; chocolate through education. After 2020, they pivoted from traditional knowledge-sharing platforms to the virtual and digital. They continue to reach out to their audiences -in real time- as they explore the nobility of ingredients. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel. If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: <a href="mailto:info@kahkow.com">info@kahkow.com</a>. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa

A Lyon in our podcast! With Brad Kintzer & Chef Nathan Lyon part 2

Hi Kahkow lovers! On this episode of Kahkow Culture Nadia, Max &amp; I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 good friends – Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and President of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA). We also speak to Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author. Nathan is the Culinary and Culture Ambassador for Curiosity Stream, the host of Good Food America with Nathan Lyon (Z Living), chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), co-creator of the Fiber Fourteen meal plan.Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usaIf you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com

Hi Kahkow lovers! On this episode of Kahkow Culture Nadia, Max &amp; I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 good friends – Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and President of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA). We also speak to Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author. Nathan is the Culinary and Culture Ambassador for Curiosity Stream, the host of Good Food America with Nathan Lyon (Z Living), chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), co-creator of the Fiber Fourteen meal plan. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: <a href="mailto:info@kahkow.com">info@kahkow.com</a>