Trader Joe’s Laceys Cookies – Dark Chocolate Almond
Rosa Cookies? Why am I reviewing cookies on my?candy blog? Because these Laceys Cookies are more or less made out of almond brittle and chocolate, so they’re basically candy. Plus they’re…
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Dark Roca (and other Rocas quick-hit)
Last year at Sweets and Snacks, the Dark Roca won a?Most Innovative New Product award. I picked up some samples of the Dark Roca and other Rocas, and like the…
Moonstruck Chocolate Bar – Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee
I first came across Moonstruck Chocolate Co. via their truffles. When I saw a selection of their chocolate bars at my local independent theater?going for $3.75 (a bit?less than their…
Perugina’s Baci White
Baci’s big push at Sweets and Snacks 2012 was to promote their new Bacis Whites, which is how I got these free samples. They were basically a white chocolate-covered version…
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates – Classic Truffle Collection
One of my favorite things about Hedonist Artisan Chocolates is that they shake things up a lot and trot out different truffle flavors every season or so. I’ve been so…
Sanders Favorites
I’ve reviewed a few Sanders treats on this blog already, including some of their individually wrapped Favorites that Duke’s hospital sells in its gift shop. I snagged what I believe…
Ferrero Raffaello: What Is It? [Review]
I’ve written before how, when I was a kid, Ferrero Rochers were the pinnacle of fine chocolate. The?Ferrero Raffaello is in the same vein as the Rocher, but without those…
Perugina Chocolates – Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Dark Chocolate with Almonds, & Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts
Today I’m reviewing three more of the Perugina bars that I got as free samples at Sweets and Snacks. I’d covered the three plain bars last week; today’s theme is…
Guest Post: Japanese Tiramisu Chocolates [Review]
CamNMere I’m currently at the Society for Neuroscience conference in New Orleans, so I’m turning things over to some globe-trotting friends this week. Cameron and Meredith are former roommates of mine…
Dark Chocolate Chipotle Almonds from Sugarfina
These Dark Chocolate Chipotle Almonds were another free sample from Sugarfina. They came in a little plastic 2×2 inch box, which I believe is their petite size. It held ~20…
Ghirardelli Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree
This Sea Salt Soiree bar is a new addition to Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark line. At least, I believed the corner label that said it was new – that’s what prompted…
REVIEWS: 2 Hammond’s Piggy Backs Flavors!
A little while ago, I was delighted when Hammond’s Candies offered to send me some free samples from their catalog. I was even more delighted to get some caramels and…