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]]> By: Beth W. http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24353 Beth W. Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:47:40 +0000 http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24353 I'm literally putting on my shoes to go buy chocolate. Fortunately, it doesn't break my still-standing New Year's resolution to not buy packages of cookies (single cookies, free cookies and cookies encased in ice cream are all permitted). yay chocolate! I’m literally putting on my shoes to go buy chocolate. Fortunately, it doesn’t break my still-standing New Year’s resolution to not buy packages of cookies (single cookies, free cookies and cookies encased in ice cream are all permitted). yay chocolate!

]]> By: PB http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24339 PB Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:45:22 +0000 http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24339 OK, do not judge me, but up until very recently, I would have said I did not prefer chocolate, defaulting to nut rolls and paydays every time. Then a friend brought me back a chocolate bar from Slovakia, out of obligation I ate a bite in front of her. "sweet fancy moses" is right, it was beyond dreamy, I was transported. Subsequent American attepts have failed. I shall try some of the above suggestions, until then I am like Charlie Bucket, savoring and rationing my Euro-chocolate. Your Oscar party sounds better than ours, we had fried chicken and sushi ("sunshine" and "Flags"), AND you got that SoHo family. OK, do not judge me, but up until very recently, I would have said I did not prefer chocolate, defaulting to nut rolls and paydays every time. Then a friend brought me back a chocolate bar from Slovakia, out of obligation I ate a bite in front of her. “sweet fancy moses” is right, it was beyond dreamy, I was transported. Subsequent American attepts have failed. I shall try some of the above suggestions, until then I am like Charlie Bucket, savoring and rationing my Euro-chocolate. Your Oscar party sounds better than ours, we had fried chicken and sushi (”sunshine” and “Flags”), AND you got that SoHo family.

]]> By: Stella http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24297 Stella Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:54:01 +0000 http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24297 Scotty - it's hard to say what the flavor difference was for the organic chocolate -- 3 of the top 5 were organic, but that could be because the organically-inclined produce a better all-round product. I think it merits further research. Bryan -- the chocomania had the opposite affect on me. I just can't consume that much rich, sweet stuff. I'm looking forward to my one chunk of chocolate a day with a glass of wine after dinner routine. I felt nauseous after the oscars, and yes, it was the chocolate. Rachel -- excellent question. When it comes to dark chocolate I'm an absolute purist. Having said that, I tried a dark chocolate with chili a few weeks ago and it was exquisite. I think it was Dagoba. It gave a fabulous kick to the richness. Outside of that, I am firmly against ornamentation, which usually means sweeter ingredients. Tim -- thanks for the suggestions. I will purchase and tour. Marleyfan -- excellent idea. I'm investing today. Scotty – it’s hard to say what the flavor difference was for the organic chocolate — 3 of the top 5 were organic, but that could be because the organically-inclined produce a better all-round product. I think it merits further research.

Bryan — the chocomania had the opposite affect on me. I just can’t consume that much rich, sweet stuff. I’m looking forward to my one chunk of chocolate a day with a glass of wine after dinner routine. I felt nauseous after the oscars, and yes, it was the chocolate.

Rachel — excellent question. When it comes to dark chocolate I’m an absolute purist. Having said that, I tried a dark chocolate with chili a few weeks ago and it was exquisite. I think it was Dagoba. It gave a fabulous kick to the richness. Outside of that, I am firmly against ornamentation, which usually means sweeter ingredients.

Tim — thanks for the suggestions. I will purchase and tour.

Marleyfan — excellent idea. I’m investing today.

]]> By: Marleyfan http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24282 Marleyfan Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:58:22 +0000 http://www.greatwhatsit.com/archives/1288#comment-24282 Marketing Works! A co-worker has had a box of See's Milk Chocolate bars, with almonds, for sale (actually her daughter was supposed to be selling them). The chocolate had been there for days, and I resisted, until I read your post, and then had chocolate on my mind until I gave in. Do you have stock in cocoa beans??? Marketing Works! A co-worker has had a box of See’s Milk Chocolate bars, with almonds, for sale (actually her daughter was supposed to be selling them). The chocolate had been there for days, and I resisted, until I read your post, and then had chocolate on my mind until I gave in. Do you have stock in cocoa beans???

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