Let's go bean-to-bar.

In this episode of Cidiot,® Mat Zucker dives into the world of world-class indulgence right here in the Hudson Valley. 

Joining the show is Bryan Graham, the award-winning chocolatier and co-founder of Fruition Chocolate Works.

From his roots in the Catskills to the kitchens of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Bryan shares his journey of building a bean-to-bar empire. We talk about the "American craft chocolate movement," why milk chocolate is making a massive comeback, and the surprising truth about where those cacao beans actually come from.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Fruit Factor: Why your favorite chocolate bar actually starts as a tropical fruit seed.
• Local Collaborations: How Fru ...