On the other hand, after sampling the Kshocolat Chilli Pecans (in milk chocolate) in an elite chocolaterie in Washington DC (Biagio, not far from Dupont Circle) I couldn’t leave the store without a tin. They are simply divine. Although pecans are not my favorite nuts, and I prefer my chocolate dark, (70-74% is my sweet spot) these were irresistable; my husband and daughter agree.

The milk chocolate is very smooth, nicely flavorful, and the perfect complement for the searing heat (sometimes- the heat varies a bit in batch and piece) of the adobe chile powder that the pecans are rolled in before dipping. The one I sampled in the store was fairly mild, and I was delighted that the tin I bought was much hotter.

I made the mistake of opening them as soon as I got home from our vacation, and it was all I could do not to chomp-n-drool all 10 bucks worth in one sitting, before my DH could get home to claim his fair share!

I’ll probably pass on the orange slices after your thumbs-down, but don’t give up on this little company- at least when it comes to Aztec tastes, they do sometimes get it very right! My only regret is that I bought the small (2.8 oz) tin instead of the large one! (5.6 oz)

A mistake I’m going to correct as soon as possible, since Amazon has them and they qualify for my Prime free 2-day shipping!!