Archive for August, 2009

Valrhona Palmira Venezuelan 2007

From Valrhona comes this bar of Venezuelan Chocolate made with 64% Criollo beans from a small plantation near Lake Maracaibo. I believe it’s the first chocolate I have had which has had a vintage on it rather than a sell … Continue reading

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Posted by on 27 Aug 2009 at 11:08 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (3)

Hotel Chocolat Sleekster Milk Oblivion

It’s been a while since we reviewed any Hotel Chocolat offerings, and I can’t even remember the last time I reviewed a proper box of chocolates from them. But this large (390g) box turned up on my doorstep last week … Continue reading

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Posted by on 26 Aug 2009 at 09:08 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (8)

Vivani Crisper and Espresso Biscotti Bars

Vivani is an Italian-sounding brand name for a German chocolate manufacturer and I found two bars lurking in my local corner store and was keen to try them. Their very informative website has as an English-language film clip that states … Continue reading

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Posted by on 25 Aug 2009 at 09:08 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (4)

Theo Venezuela 91%

Since I really enjoyed the bars from Theo’s 3400 Phinney range that I tried last year, this bar caught my eye at Pier 1. I didn’t even know they sold chocolate. Another reason to always be on the lookout. It … Continue reading

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Posted by on 24 Aug 2009 at 12:08 PM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (1)

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