What is your favorite chocolate, and when do you crave it most?

[ThomCat]

Chocolate with stuff?



Chocolate by itself, or with a flavor added?


And can I have some, PLEEEEEEEASE?




(Yes, I know that cat's can't have chocolate, but this ThomCat certainly can. :9)

[ZombieNixon]

1. My cat ate a slice of chocolate cake once.

That was about ten years ago, and she's still around. :P

[ThomCat]

5. I'm very glad to hear that.

:)

I'm glad she didn't make a habit of it. Chocolate is very habit forming. :P

[El Fuego]

2. Dark chocolate, by itself.

For dessert. That's all I need.

[ThomCat]

7. As wonderful as that is,

and I really, really love dark chocolate by itself...

I really love dark chocolate with mint, or with orange even more. :9

[begin_within]

3. Chocolate milk at midnight!

Far more delicious and satisfying than at 3 p.m.

[ThomCat]

8. I wash my meds down with Chocolate soymilk most days.

Yum. Something has to make the meds palatable. :9

[AllegroRondo]

4. Dark chocolate. The darker the better.

especially in truffles.

[ThomCat]

10. What percentage?

Anything over 70% gets very bitter. I live 60-70% dark. :9

[AllegroRondo]

12. I've had 80% before. Pure heaven.

but darn expensive, and limited to special occasions.

[TommyO]

68. Godiva Extra Dark Truffle

72% cocoa, and a rare treat for me.

[cobalt1999]

70. Absolutely.

Dark Chocolate Truffles. Nothing better.

[seemunkee]

6. Dark chocolate with Cocoa nibs

Usually after a meal

[ThomCat]

11. Does that have milk in it?

I love dark chocolate with bits of cocoa in it. But Hershey's tends to put milk in everything. :(

[seemunkee]

26. Not sure

I don't have any right now and the Hershey's web site give nutrition info but not ingredients.

[Jean Louise Finch]

64. Oh yes yes yes

But not Hershey's, goodness. I lived in Geneva for three years, so Hershey's is sacrilege. I don't think they are even allowed to sell it there; Cadbury's is also banned unless it has been relabeled "chocolate product"!

Now, there is a brand of Swiss chocolate, called Chocolat Suisse, that is 72% noir and has cocoa nibs. It's truly the most wonderful chocolate I've ever had, and I consumed an obscene amount of chocolate living in Switzerland. Here's a photo:



*Sigh. I've recently run out from my most recent chocolate run so am feeling rather bereft!

Jean Louise

[redqueen]

9. Dark chocolate...

with almonds is best.

But really, any kind of chocolate is good. As long as it's not bad. You know what I mean, the cheap nasty kind.

We once got these unbelievably good Belgian chocolates in the office as a gift for everyone. I had the hardest time not hoarding them. I sort of wish I had, actually. :P

:hi:

[ThomCat]

13. As long as it's not stale.

Chocolate can absolutely go stale, and most of what you find is the store usually is.

There's very few things in life better than fresh chocolate. :9

I used to have some really good Belgian chocolate sent to me by the case. You couldn't find it in the US, and you could only get it shipped if you bought at least 1 case. Oh, it was worth it. :7

[redqueen]

18. Yeah, the stale stuff...

Most stale chocolates I've run across are the easter and halloween candies that sit around forever.


oooooh now I want some of the good stuff :9

[ThomCat]

20. I have a really good dark chocolate from Iceland

and an American dark chocolate with mint. Come on over. I'll share!

[kay1864]

24. You can get excellent Belgian chocolate at Trader Joe's

It's the real thing, imported, no preservatives. Best I've had outside of Brussels. Comes in bittersweet (dark) and milk. Or bittersweet with almonds, but IMHO that dilutes the pure essence of The Chocolate.

500g bar is $2.99. Each square is half an ounce. *swoon*

[ThomCat]

27. I keep hearing awesome stuff about Trader Joe's

and there is even one here in NYC I could get to fairly easily. Yet, for some reason I haven't checked them out yet.

Bad Thom! :)

I have to go raid their chocolate section sometime soon.

[buddhamama]

33. you would lose your mind there

they offer a large selection of natural, organic vegetarian/vegan fare.

fyi, the dark chocolate covered espresso beans i mentioned down thread are from Trader Joe's.

[redqueen]

35. mmmmmmmmm

WANT!

[buddhamama]

14. dark chocolate

i eat it when i am craving sweets. i also like dark chocolate covered espresso beans.

[ThomCat]

19. Wow. That's a great way to get a caffein kick!

I need some of those here at work. :)

[buddhamama]

21. they are a legal drug

and they taste good too. :)

[ceile]

45. Who makes that?

That sounds wonderful!

[buddhamama]

47. the brands i general eat

are found in natural/organic markets. the beans i currently have are from Trader Joe's. :)

[noonwitch]

15. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Or Clark bars, when I can find them.

[ThomCat]

23. Oh my. I used to like you.

(Kidding) :P

I was never a fan of candy, even when I could eat that stuff. But I recently discovered that the healthfood store nearby has organic, vegan peanut butter cups. Yum! :9

[supernova]

16. Dark Chocolate with nuts

really runs my motor. Usually hazelnuts, but pecans and almonds are nice too. :9


edit: I've gotten to appreciate the 70-75% cocoa. I find that I need much less of it to satisify my craving than regular milk chocolate.

I've also made truffles and chcolate covered nuts so that I don't have to buy them. It's a pretty economical dessert that way.

[ThomCat]

25. Cashews are my favorite nut with chocolate.

Pistachios are a close second.

I wish I could still make my own. Maybe I'll see if people want to have a pot-luck meetup when it gets cooler. With a little bit of help I could make some awesome deserts. :)

You're invited. Please bring chocolate. :9

[kay1864]

17. Dunno if it's my *favorite*, but...

Lava Cake from Trader Joe's is pretty dang close. 50 seconds in the microwave, then voila:

[ThomCat]

28. Oh, that looks awesome!

Wow. :wow:

[supernova]

29. That's hot!

That makes me want to get in a limo sans underthings.




/Paris Hilton

[ThomCat]

31. So, you're definitely coming to visit NY when we have a

meetup, right?

:rofl:

[supernova]

32. With bells on, sweetie!

:D


:rofl:

[TOhioLiberal]

56. Geebus!

I had to wipe the drool off of my keyboard. Does that taste as good as it looks? :wow:

[kay1864]

63. Yup

Two to a box. Even better with whipped cream or ice cream.

:drool:

[u4ic]

65. I think I just died and went to heaven

:9

[ForrestGump]

83. That does it!

I'm going to brave the heat and run postponed errands later today...and Trader Joe's just topped the list.

I've never had that delectable delight, and it's plain to see that we were meant to be.

[Debi]

22. Whitman's Sampler

Cravings? DAILY!

[ThomCat]

30. I love your signature!

I regularly tell people, "Hi, I'm Julie, your cruise director. How can I help you." :P

Unfortunately, I have to pass on the samplers. It's rare that any of them are vegan. Our office gets a lot of those as gifts from vendors and clients. :(

[Debi]

34. A thread in the Iowa Forum actually helped create myt signature

We're a fun bunch over there - you should stop by and say hello.

Something was said about the Lido Deck and it all went south from there :P

I'm a HUGH!11!! fan of milk chocolate, so send it all my way and I'll give you my dark choc anyday! :hi:

[Seashell Eyes]

36. I'm liking the chocolate covered altoids right now

Any type except hersheys or white chocolate is good.

[ThomCat]

38. I have to agree about white chocolate.

I have some in my fridge because a DUer who comes over really likes white chocolate. I haven't found a way of using it that really jumps out at me.

[Seashell Eyes]

51. It's good for dipping pretzels in

The sweetness of the white chocolate is balanced by the salty pretzels.

[ceile]

37. Dark chocolate

Preferably Dove dark.

[ThomCat]

39. You're not the first person I've heard who swears by

Dove dark. It must be good stuff. I will have to check out their ingredients and see if I can try it. :)

[ceile]

40. Are you allergic to something that may be in it?

Dove dark rocks. It's probably the creamiest dark I've had.

[ThomCat]

41. Dairy.

Even if I wasn't a vegan by choice, I absolutely cannot have dairy.

[ceile]

42. Oh, that sucks.

I don't what I'd do if I couldn't have my glass of milk everyday. But actually I do like soy milk, so I guess it wouldn't be too bad....

[yellowdogintexas]

52. certified Dove Dark Junkie, here. Although some of those

70% and up cacao count chocolates are awesome, Scharfenberger rocks to bake with.

[Left Is Write]

43. Dark chocolate, preferably in the form of a Godiva truffle.

I crave it most while sitting in a bubblebath with a good book and a great glass of wine.

I also crave chocolate (dark, please) when I feel an anxiety attack coming on. Sometimes, chocolate can do what medication can't.

[ThomCat]

46. Dark Chocolate absolutely help a lot of meds.

:)

I don't know if I'd substitute it for any, but I'll definitely take the chocolate together with the meds.
I just took pain killers and chocolate half an hour ago.

[Mad_Dem_X]

44. Dark chocolate, any time

but usually I crave it after dinner.

[ThomCat]

48. My time is usually 2-3pm every afternoon.

You can almost set a clock by my cravings. :P

[supernova]

49. Oh yeah, the mid-afternoon doldrums

When whatever you had for lunch is starting to wear off and it's not time for dinner yet.

I wish more workplaces encouraged people taking naps. It really solves that problem.

[ThomCat]

50. That would be awesome.

A half hour nap right would make the day so much easier.

Of course, where would we all take those naps? Can you imagine having to provide couches or beds for everyone? And people to wash and change all those sheets? That would be amusing. :P

[BuddhaGirl]

53. I eat 1oz dark chocolate every night after dinner

I am very partial to the Endangered Species brand right now.

The other day though, I had the most orgasmic dark chocolate bar...it had french bread crumbs in it!!! I can't remember the name, but I bought it at Whole Foods. :9

[Mutley]

54. Anything at any time

I am a chocolate freak. :D

[Haole Girl]

55. I never met a chocolate I didn't like!

But Godiva chocolate with raspberries has to be my favorite.

I even had a chocolate wedding cake (inside it was chocolate with raspberry filing). I had to fight all my relatives, and the wedding coordinator... but I stood my ground. Chocolate it was! :9

[TOhioLiberal]

57. Dark chocolate is best..

...and I love it anytime, anywhere. Especially just before my visitor (if you know what I mean)

:hi: Thom! How are you doing?

[some guy]

58. Dark chocolate with raspberry

mmm

When do I crave it most? When I'm awake. :D

[Joe Fields]

59. I have simple tastes. Reeses peanut butter cups...

:toast:

I crave them a lot, but usually make it a once a week treat.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

60. Truffles are my weakness

Mmmmm...Chocolate covered chocolate!

[wildhorses]

61. ANY chocolate, ALL the time --

yes, i am an addict. i will take my fix any way i can get it:P

:hug: :hi:

[SeattleGirl]

62. Chocolae milk, served very cold!

I don't have a "usual" time of craving it; just comes on randomly.

[u4ic]

66. Callebaut

Nothing compares.

http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=4972

I'll take Lindt or Ritter Sport in a pinch, however.


Milk chocolate, preferably. :9

[buddhamama]

67. you had to post a link...

with pictures and an interactive map!?! x( :D

i haven't run into you in a while. it's good to 'see' you. :hi: :hug: :)

[u4ic]

76. Oh, yes..I HAD to, my dear

:evilgrin:



It's great to see you, too! I've been busy enjoying the all too short summer here. How have you been?

:hug: :loveya: :hi:

[ThomCat]

69. That interactive map is cool.

I'm not a fan of assorted chocolates, but if you are, that is great. :)

[u4ic]

77. He has chocolate bars, too

and huge 2.5 kg chocolate bricks for baking - that chocolate is no less delicious.

It's rich enough that you don't need a lot. Truly, nothing compares to his chocolate. :9 :hi:

[hippywife]

78. Love Callebaut!

I've bought several 1 pound hunks of the dark chocolate the past few months and make it into ganache and then use that for homemade chocolate ice cream! :9

I love dark chocolate the very bestest! By itself, with orange or with raspberry.

However, I love, love, love M&M's and salty potato chips together. Pure heaven! That or Rolo's with salty buttered popcorn. Oooh! And chocolate covered salty pretzels! Of course, I do try not to eat any those things that often.

[u4ic]

80. Callebaut chocolate ice cream?

I'll be right over!!! :9 :bounce:

[ForrestGump]

82. Mmmmmmmmmmm......

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........



MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........................





:loveya:





Mmmmmmmmm.....

[Callalily]

71. Scharffen Berger

http://www.artisanconfection.com/stores/scharffenberger/

This stuff is the greatest!

[tjwmason]

72. Dark.

I tend to buy "Green and Black's" 70%. Their chocolate is organic and fair-trade (indeed they were the first people ever to hold a U.K. fair-trade mark), and most importantly damn gorgeous.

I rarely eat chocolate, but that's what I tend to go for when I do.

[In_The_Wind]

73. I like pure milk chocolate.

I haven't eaten much of it lately ... doctor's suggestion, but I cheat mostly at desert time.

I get a chocolate fix by drinking green and black's cocoa powder in my coffee every morning. http://www.greenandblacks.com/us/productdetails.php?pageid=50&cid=19&pid=72

[Arugula Latte]

74. me too

The chocolate snobs pooh pooh milk chocolate ... but to me it's the yummiest by far :9

[In_The_Wind]

75. I like to hold it against the roof of my mouth while it melts.

[ThomCat]

79. We're not snobs.

We just like chocolate,

and milk chocolate is usually only 10% chocolate.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

81. Suchard milk chocolate from Switzerland.

I don't know if you can get it here in the US. I think it was bought by Cadbury as part of a conglomerate.

Best damn chocolate I ever had.