Archive for 2006

Man Eating Chocolate

You have to laugh. Really. You have to. According to Yahoo News: “It might sound like a chocoholic’s dream, but stepping into a vat of viscous chocolate became a two-hour nightmare for a 21-year-old man Friday morning. Darmin Garcia, an … Continue reading

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Posted by on 19 Aug 2006 at 10:08 AM in Chocolate News | Comments (6)

Lion Bar

Lion Bar is another of those childhood favourites that brings back all sorts of good memories every time I buy it. It was introduced in the 1970s by Rowntree’s (makers of KitKat, Smarties and Aero amongst other things), who were … Continue reading

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Posted by on 09 Aug 2006 at 11:08 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (21)

Peanut M&Ms

Chocolate is a complicated and confusing thing. Take these Peanut M&Ms for instance. M&M’s are quintessentially American, of course. In fact, they were only introduced into the UK in the 1990s. Yet they’re a thoroughly British invention. During the Spanish … Continue reading

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Posted by on 31 Jul 2006 at 06:07 PM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (14)

Galaxy Vanilla Heaven

This recent UK heatwave is not only melting my chocolate but it’s forcing me to look at alternative ways to get my chocafix. Don’t get me wrong, even on the hottest days, when my choc du jour has melted beyond … Continue reading

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Posted by on 28 Jul 2006 at 10:07 PM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (7)

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