Pure heart and soul for what she brings to the world, Jessica Diebel creates sustainable purpose with every chocolate bar she makes. Growing up in the Jacksonville, Florida beaches, like a lot of adventurous spirits, she moved away to discover just how special home really was. Returning is part of her story — returning to recognize the beauty of Jacksonville and the beaches, along with family and deep rooted friendships. Her love for home and family with a big vision for a bean to bar chocolate shop — Makenu Chocolate in Atlantic Beach, Florida — was born during the pandemic and is a result of bringing all of her past and present into right now. Jess’ previous life was as a therapist. Her psychology background and soft demeanor hold a natural attraction. And her knowledge for chocolate is crystal clear when she starts talking about her sweet craft. Makenu Chocolate is a result of faith and patience, vision, sustainability, and beauty. And every taste and a visit to the shop provides a little touch of chocolate therapy.
With heart and soul for what she brings to the world, Jessica Diebel creates sustainable purpose with every chocolate bar. From bean to bar, her passion and desire to make a quality product while educating others on the beauty of the process are clearly expressed in her sharing and knowledge.
Makenu Chocolate — a bean to bar chocolate shop in Atlantic Beach, Florida — is a result of faith and patience, vision, sustainability, and beauty. And every visit to the shop along with every taste provides a little touch of chocolate therapy. Growing up in the Jacksonville, Florida beaches, like a lot of adventurous spirits, she moved away to discover just how special home really was. Returning is part of her story — returning to recognize the beauty of Jacksonville and the beaches, along with family and deep rooted friendships. Her love for home and family with a big vision for her bean to bar chocolate shop was born in 2020.
Jess’ previous life was as a therapist. Her psychology background and soft demeanor hold a natural attraction. And her knowledge for chocolate is crystal clear when she starts talking about her sweet craft.
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