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CHOCOLATE RATINGS
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Millcreek Cacao Roasters
There is something especially beautiful about simplicity; so, I was immediately charmed when Millcreek’s pure silver cube with its subtle cross-hatch design and sumptuous wide brown ribbon arrived. Opening it revealed six brown cardboard squares, each like a little drawer, … Continue reading →
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Coco Polo Stevia Sweetened 70% Chocolate
Even if you don’t have to avoid sugar, these Stevia sweetened bars from Coco Polo are an excellent way to get your chocolate fix. All are 70%, and they come in six tantalizing flavors. I adored the Tart Cherry, with … Continue reading →
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Cocoa Dolce
The urge to experience something new seems to be built into our DNA. Whether it’s making a new friend, reading a new book, or eating something unfamiliar, novelty spices up life. We generally disdain the mundane and boring in favor … Continue reading →
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Lucienne?s Ecuadorian Chocolate
Lucienne’s Chocolates hail from the Finger Lakes area of Western New York, a stunningly beautiful part of the country with lush greenery, vineyards, and one of my favorite places: Ithaca. I have spent many hours hiking the trails of Robert … Continue reading →
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Ritual Chocolate 75%
Eating dark chocolate has been a daily ritual in my life for as long as I can remember, so the name, Ritual Chocolate, and its intention to make a ritual of eating this fine product, immediately resonated with me. After … Continue reading →
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New Tree 73% Dark Chocolate Spread and Snack Sized Bars
A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of reviewing New Tree’s Belgian chocolate. I loved their creative approach to enhancing chocolate’s health benefits. The dark bars have 65% cocoa solids, and the milks check in at 42%. These … Continue reading →
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Bananappeal: Frosted Cakes, Cheesecakes, and Gluten Free Cheesecakes
I can’t decide what to rave about first. There are the adorable glass jars adorned with red and white twine just begging to be re-used as soon as I scarf down their contents, the great textures of all Courtney Dougherty’s … Continue reading →
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Socola Seasonal Truffles
The Socola sisters are at it again, creating more unusual and delicious truffles, like Pumpkin Burnt Caramel, a fantastic little square of pumpkin, spices, brandy, and dark chocolate. Each truffle’s texture was marvelously silky, and encased in a thin, perfectly … Continue reading →
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Naughty Bits Brownies
As someone who adores fudgy brownies, I swooned over Naughty Bits super-dense, rich, chocolatey squares. Leigh, the owner and pastry chef, holds a Masters degree in Gastronomy from the University of Adelaide (Australia). Cred, or no cred, she bakes a … Continue reading →
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The Galactic Cookie Company?s Caramel Chocolate Cookie Pretzel
Caramel Chocolate Cookie Pretzel is as much of a mouthful to say as it is to eat. I ordered two of these enormous sweet confections and was amazed to see how utterly satisfying they were. Two are enough for ten … Continue reading →
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