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Behind the scenes Part 1- Cacao Farm Management Technology Integration
Cacao Farm Management Technology Integration
Aug 54 min read


How to Enjoy the Taste, Aroma and Flavor of Craft chocolate
The short answer is however you want and wherever you want.We believe craft chocolate should be a companion on every journey and enjoyed along the way. As society grows more aware and even critical of ingredients and the processes surrounding food, its important that healthy does not taste like dirt...unless that's your thing. So lets start with ingredients and take away some of the guilt we are going to enjoy. When it comes to good chocolate, in my opinion, the fewer the in
Apr 114 min read


2025 Winter Solstice
Aloha Kakou! The end of 2025 is rapidly closing in on all of us and everyone here at the farm is hoping this finds you well. Although the short winter days have already begun to lengthen, work here on the farm continues. Some mornings start earlier than others when unexplainably the conscious decides its time to wake. For me, it seems pointless and even exhausting to try an fight it. Best to embrace the quiet beginnings as your two feet touch the cool tile floor . Wate
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Mele Kalikimaka from the last resort chocolate
One of our brightest Cacao variants in a Cook Pine Merry Christmas from the Last Resort Chocolate. I am sitting here before sunrise working on various parts of the website and I noticed the overcast sky had broken on the eastern horizon and the familiar, unique glow appeared in the distance. The northerly breeze is setting up the clouds for an incredible color filled sunrise. I set my phone out on the tripod and wait to see how this plays out. I hope this finds everyone do
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Cranberry Sauce
This is a quick, easy and memorable holiday dish. From the firehouse to the in-laws, this is sure to leave a good impression.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Aloha! Last Resort Chocolate Launch
This is the launch of the Last Resort Chocolate. This adventure began with planting orchards in 2019 with the immersion into a purposeful collaboration with the 'Aina, to create a respectful existence among the Hawaiian culture and grow and produce a healthy, great tasting, true to terroir, chocolate. Last Resort Chocolate works in several specialty crops such as Cacao, Vanilla and Macadamia Nuts along with Ulu, Bananas, Avacado, Citrus and Herbs.
Dec 5, 20252 min read

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