I reviewed Coconut M&M’s nearly a year ago. Apparently they’ve been popular enough to now be sold in larger-than-single-serve bags, an 11.8 oz medium bag and an 18.6 oz large bag. Mars’s…
Month: June 2011
Chuao ChocoPod – Picante
Last week, I reviewed 2 of 3 Chuao ChocoPods that I’d picked out at Beacon Hill Chocolates. Today, I’ll review the third, the Picante. The Picante was described as “spicy cabernet caramel”….
Beacon Hill Chocolates – Part II
On Wednesday, I reviewed 2 of the 5 chocolates that my boyfriend bought me from Beacon Hill Chocolates (BHC). Today, I’ll review the other 3. I’ve saved the best for last! I’ll…
Mexican Candy Round-up from The Kitchn
Years ago in my junior year of college, a bunch of friends and I went on a road trip to Chicago. While there, I picked up a huge assortment of Mexican candies…
Beacon Hill Chocolates – Part I
My boyfriend recently treated me to a lovely box of truffles from Beacon Hill Chocolates (hereafter referred to as BHC). I will review 2 of them today and 3 more on Friday….
How to Make Goat Cheese Truffles
Remember the Hedonist Goat Cheese Truffles that I reviewed last September? Now you can try to make them yourself with this recipe from Chow.com. There’s also an accompanying video.
Chuao ChocoPods – Honeycomb and Fi
I love the idea of Chuao Choco Pods. They’re the same chocolate as full-sized Chuao bars, just scaled down to just 11 grams apiece. Chuao’s chosen to market the scaling down as…
H&S Candies
I received a free sample box of chocolates from H&S Candies when I did?a giveaway with them back in February. I took tasting notes and then promptly lost them – until now!…
Candy Flash Mob
ast week was the Sweets and Snacks Expo. I, alas, was unable to attend because I was watching my boyfriend graduate. Apparently I also missed a flash mob, featuring candy company mascots….
Leonides Les Truffes
Today I’m reviewing more European treats that were gifts from my friend Neil,?this 9-piece box of?Leonides Les Truffes. There were 6 kinds of truffle in the box:?Classique, Noire, Cafe-Caramel, Champagne, Noisette Croquante,…