Tag Archive: Ghirardelli
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Bourbon Caramel
July 31, 2017
Ghirardelli recently introduced a new variety of chocolate square; Dark Chocolate Bourbon Caramel. Sounds good, right? Unfortunately, I think this is another example of “sounds better than it is”.
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cashew
December 20, 2016
If you consider chocolate-coated peanuts to be a chocolate classic you’re not alone. They’ve been around a long time in chocolate shops and supermarkets.
Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset Bar
September 14, 2015
I’m a fan of mango, and of course I’m an UBER fan of chocolate...
So when I saw the pairing in a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset chocolate bar, I was looking forward to heavenly bliss. They already had me by "Mango Sunset" (come now, Mango Sunset? I can’t be the only one that imagines myself on a tropical beach when reading that, right?)
Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark
December 17, 2012
Here's another holiday favorite by Ghirardelli! A few weeks ago I blogged about the dark chocolate version of this seasonal chocolate. The milk chocolate variety is equivalent in deliciousness.
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Ghirardelli Eggnog
December 10, 2012
Among the seasonal Ghirardelli chocolates, Eggnog is my least favorite. Don't get me wrong, I do like a unique and interesting flavor in the confectionery arena.
But the chocolate tasting square is white chocolate and extra sweet, which it has to be to offer such a balanced flavor profile between the sweet nature of eggnog and chocolate.
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Ghirardelli Pumpkin Spice Caramel
December 3, 2012
This seasonal holiday chocolate is as delicious as the name! It is coated in milk chocolate with a soft, gooey center of pumpkin spice flavored caramel.
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Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark with Dark Chocolate
November 26, 2012
Yum! I really enjoy this seasonal chocolate from Ghiradelli.
I like how the dark chocolate is strong enough to come through the peppermint. The texture is fantastic, as the crunchy pieces feel like tiny peppermint bits, and that just adds to the enjoyment.
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Ghirardelli Chocolate
May 3, 2012
Dating back into the golden old days of California’s gold rush, the Ghirardelli chocolate has been present ever since. A 31-year-old native of Rapallo, Italy, who goes by the name of Domenico "Domingo" Ghirardelli, had been a very successful owner of the confectionery business situated in Lima, Peru. However, he was enticed to travel to California because the news of fabulous gold and riches lured him so in the year 1849.
He was able to buy himself a way to sail up and down, back and forth, in the San Joaquin River. He acquired supplies as far as San Francisco and then carried his merchandise into Stockton. By 1851, he found himself a new start.
On the 3rd of May 1851, the Great Fire of San Francisco destroyed a total of 1500 buildings. Coincidentally, a fire broke out and destroyed half the city of Stockton. In a span of one week, Domingo lost everything he had. He even tried to open up a coffee shop but it didn’t go so well. Therefore he decided to go back to his roots as a confectioner.
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Ghirardelli Intense Dark Toffee Interlude
October 10, 2011
October is Breast Cancer awareness month and Ghirardelli is using the power and popularity of chocolate to make a difference. Each time you purchase an Intense Dark chocolate bar, Ghirardelli will donate $1.00 to the National Breast Cancer foundation. After enjoying one of the many varieties of Intense Dark, don’t throw away the wrapper until after you’ve entered the code on their website. The code is printed on the inside of the packaging.
It is hard to choose my favorite among the Intense Dark varieties because they’re all so good!
I most recently had the pleasure of eating Toffee Interlude. This rich, bold chocolate surrounds crunchy toffee pieces and caramelized almonds. The buttery and caramel flavors blend nicely with the soft sweetness of the chocolate and the hint of salt from the almonds.
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Eat Chocolate, Help Beat Breast Cancer
September 23, 2011
In respect to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) through the program “Be an Intense Supporter”.
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a producer and seller of premium chocolate products. It was founded by an Italian chocolatier Domingo Ghirardelli and derived its name from him. The company was is the second-oldest chocolate company in the United States, incorporated in 1852 and still going on.
National Breast Cancer Foundation or NBCF, on the other hand, is dedicated to spreading awareness and encouraging optimism in the battle against breast cancer. The foundation brings motivation to fight this dreaded big C by backing free mammograms for financially-challenged women as its main mission is to save lives through early detection. They also support research programs across the country. They are standing their ground in increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those who could otherwise not afford them and giving nurturing support services.
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