Experiences in the world of fine chocolate
After I’ve tasted the Pacari Raw, I gathered 100% chocolate would be a bridge to far for me. I do appreciate the magnificent aromas present, but it’s to in your face tastewise, I didn’t see myself going to the cupboard and choose a piece of 100% above any of the other nice chocolate I have […]
Continue ReadingFound at the Whisky/chocolate pairing I attended a few weeks ago, I was really excited about this chocolate. Fresco is a small batch producer of high quality chocolate, based in the United States. I loved its changing notes and tastes, so I was very eager to try it “solo”, to fully appreciate its subtleties. Fresco […]
Continue ReadingA double review on my first Single Origin Chocolates… Menakao – 72% (****) Bean: not noted Origin: Sambirano region – Madagascar Production: Chocolaterie Cinagra SA – Madagascar Price paid: 4,90/75g Aroma: lots of cacao and touches of fruit The small pieces are lighter brown than expected and a little coarse in the mouth. Almost instantly […]
Continue ReadingStrange how you suddenly seem to notice things you didn’t see before, once you get interested in something new. Last week, I walked into my local Delhaize supermarket, looking if they sell any products from Lindt, to start off my discovery conquest in the chocolate World. Lindt is one of the brands you’ll likely find […]
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