Archive for February, 2009

Venchi ‘Cuba’ Praline Cigar

Here’s something a little unusual, and certainly one up on the sweet cigarettes we used to have as kids. One hundred grams of dark and milk chocolate with a praline filling, made by Venchi (purveyors of inedible Absinthe chocolate). Certainly … Continue reading

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Posted by on 04 Feb 2009 at 10:02 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (4)

Hotel Chocolat Pretty In Pink Goody Bag

Taking a step up from the Caramel Sweethearts, we have this Valentine’s offering from Hotel Chocolat. A pink “goody bag” packed with chocolatey delights. In no particular order, we have: “Selection of the Season” Chocolates This small tray contains six … Continue reading

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Posted by on 03 Feb 2009 at 10:02 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (4)

Lindt Excellence 99% Noir Absolu

I went through the chocolate stash, and put a challenge to the family today: “Here’s your choice, now what will we pick to taste today?” Oldest son has been nagging for months to try the Lindt 99% that we found … Continue reading

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Posted by on 02 Feb 2009 at 01:02 PM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (22)

Rococo Artisan Bar With Cinnamon

Here’s an interesting little bar from Waitrose. I bought it because it’s plain white wrapper stood out amongst all the brightly coloured bars on the shelf. The packaging itself is a bit weird – a rather strangely decorated sheet of … Continue reading

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Posted by on 01 Feb 2009 at 09:02 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (8)

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