chocolate review
Clif Organic Trail Mix Bar: Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt
September 21, 2015
CLIF® Organic Trail Mix Bars are certified USDA organic. The Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt bar is also gluten free and low glycemic.
According to their website, this particular trail mix bar “is a great tasting snack made with wholesome, organic ingredients. These bars are bursting with organic fruit, roasted nuts and delicious dark chocolate”. (You can get a 12-pack here.)
That sounds really good, but I’ve fallen for well-written marketing fluff before. What I really want to know is, does it taste good?
Chocolate Beers to Taste and Love
September 18, 2015
Is there really anything that doesn't taste better with chocolate?
Beer is no different.
Inspired by our German friends, here's to a happy choc-toberfest! Who's with me?!
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?)
Sunny Day Gourmet Organic Cocoa Nibs
September 7, 2015
A cacao nib is the cocoa bean without the thin shell that surrounds it.
Usually nibs are ground to make unsweetened baking chocolate. But more and more often these days, you’ll see cocoa nibs packaged and sold in small pieces or bits right in your local grocery store.
New Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles
July 20, 2015
David Bacco Chocolatier and Cup of Luxury Coffee introduce Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles.
These truffles are beautifully decorated with a shiny cocoa butter paint almost too pretty to eat (when has that ever stopped me!?) prepared in four delicious varieties; Black Label, Umbra, Paramount, and Costa Rica.
Amazing New Chocolate And Coffee Pairing
June 30, 2015
You are seeing it here first! I got my hands on a pre-release version of a new chocolate collection from Cup of Luxury Coffee and David Bacco Chocolatier.
Chocolate and Coffee... Together.
But I don’t mean "drink a cup of coffee and eat your square of chocolate" together. Nothing wrong with that pairing, but I prefer the crunchy, roasted bits of coffee bean encased in a rich dark chocolate bar togetherness.
In this review, Cup of Luxury coffee meets David Bacco Chocolatier chocolate. Separately, they are exceptional. Together they’re phenomenal!
Sweet Obsession Milk Chocolate Review
May 11, 2015
Back in July of 2011 I posted a review of the Sweet Obsession chocolate bars (milk and dark). It has been my most popular (and controversial) review as many comments were written from individuals whole heartedly disagreeing with my negative appraisal.
Over the years, more than one person has asked me to taste the bars again and re-review them. Well, it has been nearly 4 years so why not?
THEO Coconut 70% Dark Chocolate
May 4, 2015
Chocolate and coconut have always been a terrific twosome in my book.
However, milk chocolate and coconut have always been the more popular pairing, and it’s challenging to find what I feel is the ideal combination - coconut with dark chocolate. Luckily, Theo offers a 70% dark chocolate and coconut bar!
Dagoba Chai Chocolate Bar Review
April 27, 2015
I’m slowly making my way through the Dagoba line of chocolate bars. The varieties are quite diverse and, because of this, I find it challenging to come up with my favorite. That said, I’m extremely fond of several.
Cocoa Roast Almonds – Dark Chocolate
April 20, 2015
It’s great news that Almonds are a good source of vitamin E, protein and high levels of heart healthy unsaturated fatty acids.
It’s even better news (to a chocolate lover like me, at least) that almonds dusted in dark cocoa powder provide even more cardiovascular benefits! And they taste terrific too!