Divvies Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar

I love finding chocolate bars that are free from most common allergens. I love it because then my food-allergic daughter is able to safely delight in what many of us take for granted - she can enjoy eating a chocolate bar when the craving hits.

Divvies is a company that makes their semi-sweet chocolate in a facility free from peanuts, nuts, egg, and dairy.

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Ritter Sport Edel-Bitter mit Edel-Kakao aus Ecuador

In 1912, Alfred and Clara Ritter opened their small chocolate and confectionery factory in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Today, their presence in Germany and around the globe is well known.

Last month, my mom took a trip to Berlin, Germany, to visit my sister who recently moved there. One of their adventures together took them to the Ritter Sport ChocoWorld in Berlin.

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Divine 85% Dark Chocolate

Last week I reviewed the Lindt 90% Supreme Dark chocolate. This week, I have another supremely dark chocolate to share with you; the Divine 85% Dark Chocolate bar.

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Lindt 90% Supreme Dark Review

I’m sure there are many who might look at a chocolate bar label with 90% cacao and cringe. That’s almost like eating unsweetened baking chocolate! One would have to be out of their mind to eat such a thing, right?

On the other hand, if you’re into super dark chocolate like me, you look at that label and smile. 90% has some serious chocolate impact to inflict!

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Divine Dark Chocolate with Ginger and Orange

Recently, I was given a Divine Dark Chocolate with Ginger and Orange bar as a thank-you gift. I enjoy this brand of chocolate, but never tasted this particular variety before.

The chocolate is 70% Ghanaian and, true to every Divine bar I’ve ever had, it is superb.

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Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Crushed Coffee

Salazon chocolates are made from Dominican Republic, 100% organic, Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certified cacao beans. Then each bar is hand-sprinkled with solar-evaporated sea salt.

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Chocolate Vodka with Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberry Creams

I recently made chocolate vodka, infusing it with cacao nibs (unsweetened, cracked and roasted pieces from the cocoa bean).

The chocolate impact was fantastic. The chocolatey flavor was authentic and bold since there was no added sugar to distract from the natural nuances of the cocoa notes.

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Chocolove Raspberries in Dark Chocolate

The Chocolove brand Raspberries in Dark Chocolate is a 55% cocoa Belgian chocolate bar with freeze-dried raspberry pieces.

The texture is smooth, and melts in your mouth evenly. The crispy pieces of tart raspberries add a great burst of flavor that blends very well with the chocolate. And, the chocolate has enough sweetness to keep the tartness of the raspberry in check.

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VEO Cabernet Sauvignon with Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberry Creams

Friends are coming over. The chocolate is plated, and the wine is breathing. It’s going to be a wonderful evening.

Tonight’s plan for chocolate and wine pairings starting with one of my favorite combinations; dark chocolate covered raspberry creams with a soft cabernet!

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Blueberry Vanilla Crème Filled Dark Chocolate

Endangered Species chocolate company donates 10% of their net profits annually to their current GiveBack Partners to help wildlife thrive (to learn more, go to their website).

Each organization is able to use the funds on projects they choose. Over the past three years, more than $1.2 million has been donated. You can quickly see that each chocolate purchase adds up to big support!

You might be thinking, the cause is noble, but how’s the chocolate?

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