Tag Archive: dark chocolate
Chocolaterie ICKX – Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins
November 7, 2016
Chocolaterie Ickx makes Belgian seasonal chocolate box novelties sold to high end department stores and chocolate shops. The company was founded in the 1970s, primarily making pralines. Eventually, the growth of the company led to the building of a new chocolate factory in Essen, Belgium.
My family received a box of Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins as a gift for Halloween. The autumn collection has four varieties: Salted Carmel (Milk Chocolate), Chocolate Crème (Dark Chocolate), Pecan Praline (White Chocolate), and Pumpkin Ganache (Spiced Confectionery Coating).
World Market’s Dark Chocolate Ginger Wasabi
October 31, 2016
Wasabi and chocolate? I have to admit, my first thought was, “weird!” Putting wasabi and chocolate together is not something I would have thought to try.
I like wasabi, especially in microscopic amounts on my California Roll. I’m not that familiar with wasabi in terms of nuance flavors or tasting notes though, so how do I know if it pairs nicely with chocolate? Then again, how do I know it won’t?
The Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Bar
October 24, 2016
Trader Joe’s grocery store started in the 1950s as Pronto Markets convenience stores. It wasn’t until 1967 that the name changed to Trader Joe’s, and they found their niche selling hard-to-find foods under their own brand name.
According to their website, www.traderjoes.com, one of their most important advantages over other stores is their commitment to value... Great product for a great price.
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.
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.
Green & Black’s 85% Dark Chocolate
August 22, 2016
The story goes that in 1991, the founder of Whole Earth, Craig Sams, was eating a 70% dark chocolate bar sent to him as a sample. This bar was made from organic cocoa beans.
He only ate half of the chocolate and left the rest sit on his desk. A short time later, his wife, Jo, saw the chocolate bar and helped herself. She loved it, and thus began the making of their organic chocolates.