Equal Exchange Extreme Dark Chocolate
October 17, 2016
A couple days ago I found myself grabbing a chocolate to eat not realizing it was going to upset a status quo I’ve had for many years.
This chocolate came to me by way of a wedding anniversary present, and it was new to me. The chocolate, at 88% cacao, is a rare find because it’s such a high percentage. For some people, you might as well call it baking chocolate! No doubt my friend, Kathy, would make a scrunchy face if she had even a lick of this bar.
Lindt Dark Chocolate with Pieces of Lychee
October 11, 2016
Lindt has so many varieties it’s hard for me to keep up. Just when I think I’ve tried them all, a new one comes along.
Dark Chocolate with Lychee is part of the Lindt EXCELLENCE Exotic Fruits Collection. In addition to Lychee, there are Pomegranate and Blueberry Acai.
Chocolate Wrappers Over the Last 100 Years – Infographic
October 7, 2016
The world’s favorite dessert has not always looked the same. Chocolate wrappers have changed drastically in appearance over the years...
Did you know that tinfoil was first used by a candy producer back in 1840 to keep his products under favorable conditions?
Chocolate Wrappers Over the Last 100 Years – Infographic (Large)
October 7, 2016
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Brookside Crunchy Clusters in Dark Chocolate
October 4, 2016
Brookside Farms began making their most recognized signature candies - soft and sweet fruit centers coated in dark chocolate - in 1954 in British Columbia. Some of their varieties contain Super Fruits like Acai and Gogi berries.
Over the years, they’ve expanded their chocolate-covered snack line to include Crunchy Clusters.
Dolfin Chocolat Noir – Oranges Amères
September 26, 2016
Did you know there is a museum dedicated to Chocolate? Yes, it exists!
It’s not well-known around the Midwest where I’m from but if you visit or live in Orlando, Florida, you will certainly hear about it. It caught my mom’s attention when she traveled to Orlando this past June for a family member’s graduation.
Mary Jane’s Chocolates: Origine Bars – Saint Dominique and Mexique
September 19, 2016
Last week I wrote a review on Mary Jane's Chocolates dark chocolate coated dried cherries. While I was in the chocolate shop, a great opportunity presented itself. I found something tasty AND educational -- chocolate melting wafers based on a single-source country of origin.
This is very exciting for me!
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Mary Jane’s Chocolates – Dark Chocolate Cherries
September 12, 2016
“Cave to the Crave!” is the slogan for Mary Jane’s Chocolates in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Last week, I introduced a Kentucky chocolatier, Chaser’s Chocolates, and their Bourbon Balls. This week, I have another Kentucky chocolatier, Mary Jane’s Chocolates, to introduce.
While Chaser’s was more gift shop than chocolates shop, Mary Jane’s is 100% chocolates.
Chasers’ Kentucky Chocolates – Bourbon Balls
September 6, 2016
This summer I had a wonderful vacation in Kentucky. I spent time exploring Mammoth Cave and several Bourbon distilleries.
In fact, if I’m honest, I’d have to say that I spend equal time in each!
Speaking of Bourbon, I came across a chocolate shop that boasts a unique bourbon crème filled chocolate bon bon.
Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
August 29, 2016
If I asked you about chocolate hazelnut butter, Ferrero’s Nutella would probably come to mind. It is a well-known product around the globe. Nutella and I go way back, and I’ve never tried any other brand.
So, when I recently found Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter in my local grocery shop, I had to give it a try.