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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Lisa W » Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:26 pm

I love godiva everything!
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Ray W. » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:11 am

Mauna Loa Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Brad Keeton » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:48 pm

Marsha L. wrote:Chocolate lovers, give Coco's Chocolate Cafe a try - on Bardstown Rd near Speed (ex-bicycle shop). That guy (Fred, I think?) seems to know what he's doing.


I have to second this. I got my secretary a big 'ol basket from Coco's for Christmas, and now I'm in her good-favors for the next year. I tried a few for myself, and was not disappointed (though I'm by no means a chocolate expert - a Reese's Cup now and again puts a smile on my face).
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Michelle R. » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:31 pm

I may have to stop by and see what delights I can find for the hubby and I to have on Valentine's Day.
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by John Greenup » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:37 pm

Cadbury's chocolate bar w/almonds....
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Steve P » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:55 am

annemarie m wrote:with valentine's day approaching, wondering what's your favorite chocolate? vosges, godiva, whitmans, russel stover, see's, fannie mays, etc.


Our favorite chocolate comes from Ben Heggy's Candy Co. in Canton Ohio. A family ran business since 1923, they hand make many varieties of old fashioned dark and milk chocolate candies. My grandfather "ran" with Ben back in "the day" and Becky and I attended H.S. with some of his grandchildren. This is AWESOME chocolate. Check out their website...

http://www.heggys.com/About.html
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Juan Deleon » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:45 pm

Costanzo chocolates are the best home made chocolates a small family owned company, in san luis potosi, mexico(my hometown)
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by carla griffin » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:43 am

Juan is there any chance (I doubt ) we can get them locally? Maybe you'll start carrying them!
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by John Greenup » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:40 am

carla griffin wrote:Juan is there any chance (I doubt ) we can get them locally? Maybe you'll start carrying them!


Sounds like a business op for you, Carla -- importing Costanzo chocolate to the US market.
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by carla griffin » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:17 pm

John Greenup wrote:
carla griffin wrote:Juan is there any chance (I doubt ) we can get them locally? Maybe you'll start carrying them!


Sounds like a business op for you, Carla -- importing Costanzo chocolate to the US market.


Sure John! How about a road trip! :wink:
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Aaron M. Renn » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:27 pm

I am not a fan of the Scharrfen Berger for whatever reason. However. Vosges is the real deal.

The best truffles and such that I know are from Coco Rouge in Chicago - it's by far my favorite chocolate on the planet - but very expensive. If you visit Chicago, this place on Division in Wicker Park is a must visit. (Oh, another shop in Chicago with tons of gourmet chocolates of various brands to choose from is a small sandwich shop in the Loop called Hannah's Bretzel. They do pretzel bread sandwiches with organic ingredients and toppings + carry a wide assortment of various chocolate brands. A crazy combo I know).

A place I know does mail order that is also very good with truffles is Candinas Chocolatier in Madison, WI. Yummie.
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Glenn G » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:31 pm

I came across these incredible bars in Dublin last year - Butler's chocolate. Lo and behold, I'm in Liquor Barn one day and I happen to be in the chocolate aisle when I look down to see the last two remaining bars from a box next to other imports. A return trip revealed no sign of Butler's, so if anyone knows where to get some, I'd appreciate it!
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Heather Y » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:41 pm

You might want to check the Celtic Centre shop on Bardstown road!
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Jesse Hendrix-Inman » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:36 pm

Is anyone a fan of Milka? I used to get their cookies and cream bars when I lived in Paris. I think they are discontinued, but the milk chocolate is equally sublime.
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Re: chocolate lovers whats your favorite chocolate brand

by Jessica H » Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:20 pm

I have to go with Valrhona. My favorite is the 71% bar.
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