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Hot and tasty all over....

The Chocolate Lounge — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:23:00 GMT

You got it, hot and tasty all over. That's the best way to describe the Chilies & Cherries in Dark Chocolate bar from Chocolove. I just received a shipment of these little devils and had to taste test. (Perk of the Job) There are other flavors but we'll get back to that. The Chilies & Cherries bar is made from the finest Belgian Chocolate with 55% cocoa content. Being that the cocoa content is only 55% you dark chocolate haters might actually like this one. Its not too terribly dark, and there is a slight warmth to it. Ancho and Chipotle chilies gives it it's warmth, not a kick like my chocolate crawfish. Its very subtle and then you're blasted with tart chewy cherry pieces. You won't find any Golden Ticket inside this chocolate bar but you will find a love poem inside each bar. They make great little treats for someone special or for yourself for that matter! There are a lot of unique flavor combinations that Chocolove puts out but there are a few that I like more than most. Sea Salt & Almonds, Coffee Crunch in Dark Chocolate are heavenly choices. If you're looking for these you can find them on Chocolate.com or come into The Chocolate Lounge. We'd love to see ya!

Pink Flaked Salted Caramels.....

The Chocolate Lounge — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:22:00 GMT

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Avery Smith and I am a chocolate snob. With that being said, some of you already know me and I'm sure you've heard me say "I don't really eat chocolate," and that’s true. I don't always eat any ole chocolate, but again that’s because of my snobbery, not because I have distaste for it. I have come to love it in all its glory. There are so many things you can do with cocoa. It has definitely become my artistic medium of choice. I've really enjoyed trying out new flavor combinations. The "spicy" chocolates are always popular, and most customers think it to be the coolest thing since sliced bread but it’s really not a new concept. The first Cocoa trees were discovered over 2000 years ago in the rainforests of the Americas. The Incas, Aztecs, and the Mayans were known for making drinks with fermented ground cocoa beans. Albeit the drink was not your mom’s hot chocolate, it was still a unique blend of cocoa and spices. The reason for the history lesson leads us to the new confection Chocolate.com has sent me to chit chat about this week. This message has been brought to you by the letter "C" for Coconess, as in Her Coconess Confections and of course our lovely friends at Chocolate.com. They have an award winning Pink Flake Salted Caramel (PFSC). On average I would say I'm not a huge fan of sweet and savory together, but there are the occasional chocolate covered pretzels I like to indulge in. Even then it’s a "right kind of mood" thing. The packaging is adorable and would make a great gift, but this isn't about the gift wrap this is about what's inside. If you are looking for something sweet with a salty tang, this is your treat. For me the salt takes away from the bitter of the dark chocolate, but really brings out the creamy sweetness of the caramel. If, however your taste buds are not as refined as mine (cough::cough) this tasty square may have to grow on you. In this snob’s opinion this treat is unique and can easily wiggle into the hearts of many. What do you think? Her Coconess Confections gets an A- for their Pink Flake Salted Caramels, who knows maybe I’ll order some from Chocoate.com and stock them on my shelves!

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The Chocolate Lounge — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:16:38 GMT

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