Chocolate - what do you prefer? - Page 3

MacGuffin · October 27th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Your taste might yet change in the coming years.

Usually the older you get, the more you learn to like the more intense flavors.

I noticed it with me in recent years. Suddenly I like things I didn't like before.

spicysaurus · October 27th, 2009, 12:22 AM

There are some super-snooty chocolates you can get in the hippie stores here that are absolutely fantastic. I've gotten spoiled and can barely eat the cheap stuff anymore. Definitely no Hershey's; their stuff is to chocolate what bologna is to steak! And even though there are some good darks, I always prefer the milk chocolate.

White chocolate is nasty, though, and I want no part of it.

jayhawk · October 27th, 2009, 12:59 AM

I should also mention that my wife is a "Dove Chocolatier". That means that, oh darn, I have to sample what she sells.

MacGuffin · October 27th, 2009, 1:04 AM

Well, there is a chocolate factory here in town with an outlet store.

Guess what that means.

LurkerPatrol · October 27th, 2009, 2:34 AM

The more bitter it is, the healthier it is for you kids!

Quote:

Originally Posted by flydiscovery

I like dark, probably because milk chocolate in this country is just disgusting. It has the strangest aftertaste that I just can't explain. Not for me.

You know although I don't particularly mind milk chocolate, I do agree with you entirely. I don't like the aftertaste that it leaves, it's far far far worse than dark chocolate. For example, I cannot freaking stand Hershey's at all, apart from this:

http://taylorshocks.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/hersheyscc_wr.jpg

If I could have something with a combo of dark choc + coffee, that'd be THE BOMB.

phoenixsac · October 27th, 2009, 4:37 AM

I hate you all. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I rarely eat chocolate; but after this weekend, I bought 2 bags of Ghirardelli chocolate - 1 bag of dark chocolate & caramel, & 1 bag of dark chocolate with mint creme filling.

And I agree with MacGuffin - I didn't start liking dark chocolate until about 10 or 15 years ago. I also noticed the 77% chocolate that you bought, MacGuffin - The darkest I normally see in shops in the US is about 72% - 60 to 70% is the norm.

And on the rare occasions I eat white chocolate, it's either a Hershey's Cookies & Creme bar or kiss - the only Hershey's brand I eat. The rest of the time it's either Ghirardelli or Dove dark chocolate.

phoenixsac · October 27th, 2009, 4:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

If I could have something with a combo of dark choc + coffee, that'd be THE BOMB.

May I interest you in some dark chocolate covered espresso beans?

JohnnyRacer · October 27th, 2009, 4:51 AM

Dark.

I really love Dark Chocolate truffles.

racingfan1 · October 27th, 2009, 5:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixsac

I hate you all. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

We hate you too.

Now share and we'll get along! images/smilies/tongue.gif

MacGuffin · October 27th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixsac

I hate you all. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

And I agree with MacGuffin - I didn't start liking dark chocolate until about 10 or 15 years ago. I also noticed the 77% chocolate that you bought, MacGuffin - The darkest I normally see in shops in the US is about 72% - 60 to 70% is the norm.

77 % is not the limit here:

http://www.chocolate.com/dimages/product_images/2980-88darkbar_290x290.jpg

http://www.lindt.com/fileadmin/lindt_de/produkte/excellence/0036.png

But 88 % is a bit too much for my taste. Although it depends on the cocoa beans. The taste of cocoa can vary from creamy to fruity, depending on where they come from. I do not like the fruity flavour too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

You know although I don't particularly mind milk chocolate, I do agree with you entirely. I don't like the aftertaste that it leaves, it's far far far worse than dark chocolate. For example, I cannot freaking stand Hershey's at all...

You know, I once tried a slab of Hershey's milk chocolate.

Never again. It actually oozed oil.

I think it's not a coincidence that it isn't available here. And in our supermarkets you can find the most multifaceted range of chocolate sorts you can imagine.

Those Reeze Peanut Butter Cups are not available here, too. I once ordered a pack from an online shop, thogh. They were ok but I have never ever before eaten chocolate that lay heavier in the stomach than those things.

Adunaphel · October 27th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Look at what this topic made me buy.

http://static.adunaphel.nl/adunaphel/20091027/IMG_0037.JPG

Not the best stuff out there, but the best that's available in the supermarket next to where I work.

Austere · October 27th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Côte d'Or: It's so potent it can take down a bull elephant.

LurkerPatrol · October 27th, 2009, 9:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixsac

May I interest you in some dark chocolate covered espresso beans?

!!!!! +rep for that! Holy shit!

GimmeGimmeGimmeGimmeGimme

racingfan1 · October 27th, 2009, 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

!!!!! +rep for that! Holy shit!

GimmeGimmeGimmeGimmeGimme

I love how we've degenerated into excited little kids over a discussion about chocolate. images/smilies/tongue.gif

chvvkumar · October 27th, 2009, 9:52 PM

I LOVEEEE this!

I first found it of all places in a 99c store lol! I am hooked from then!

Ilpav · October 27th, 2009, 10:06 PM

I would put dark and milk above white, but will go for darker most of the time (50%+), and I LOVE to wash down chocolate with just water!

Edit: I think this pic should be put in the first post for easier decisions! images/smilies/lol.gif

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Chocolate.jpg/770px-Chocolate.jpg

epp_b · October 27th, 2009, 11:09 PM

White chocolate images/smilies/drool.gif

Milk chocolate is pretty close though. Best chocolate treat EVAR are Cadbury cream eggs images/smilies/w00t.gif

flydiscovery · October 27th, 2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

Best chocolate treat EVAR are Cadbury cream eggs images/smilies/w00t.gif

Oh man those things are SO rich. I wish they came in dark just to cut the insane sweetness out of the center.

I think the best chocolate treat is actually the Kinder egg, but they TASTE disgusting and I usually throw the candy part out. But candy that comes with a DIY toy on the inside? Excellent!

2Billion · October 28th, 2009, 5:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

If I could have something with a combo of dark choc + coffee, that'd be THE BOMB.

A lady who was promoting fair trade chocolate had that in a bar. Made by these guys. Dunno if it's available outside of Canada.

MacGuffin · October 28th, 2009, 6:50 PM

You're looking for this then:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_74tG8e6ZDUQ/SU0p05qUfyI/AAAAAAAABdg/PG-Tf32RyRA/s400/ferrero+pocket+coffeejpeg.jpeg

Or this:

http://picture.yatego.com/images/4a673716a82715.3/30016-30016.jpg

Or maybe this:

http://www.espresso-international.de/modules/shop/images/custom/item.9640ac27f1eb57917b17db.jpg

View Poll Results: What you prefer?
White chocolate	14	15.91%
Milk chocolate	37	42.05%
Dark chocolate	35	39.77%
I do not like chocolate	2	2.27%
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October 27th, 2009, 12:05 AM	#41
MacGuffin Joined: Mar 29th, 2008 Last Online: 7:47 AM Location: Sludge Town, Land Of The Free, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 2,025 Car: VW Golf IV 1.6 Rep Power: 63	Your taste might yet change in the coming years. Usually the older you get, the more you learn to like the more intense flavors. I noticed it with me in recent years. Suddenly I like things I didn't like before. __________________

October 27th, 2009, 12:22 AM	#42
spicysaurus Not A Dude Joined: Apr 10th, 2009 Last Online: 7:19 AM Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 768 Rep Power: 74	There are some super-snooty chocolates you can get in the hippie stores here that are absolutely fantastic. I've gotten spoiled and can barely eat the cheap stuff anymore. Definitely no Hershey's; their stuff is to chocolate what bologna is to steak! And even though there are some good darks, I always prefer the milk chocolate. White chocolate is nasty, though, and I want no part of it. __________________ I tried to say something clever, sorry. Back to the knob gags! -Jimmy Carr

October 27th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#43
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	I should also mention that my wife is a "Dove Chocolatier". That means that, oh darn, I have to sample what she sells. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

October 27th, 2009, 1:04 AM	#44
MacGuffin Joined: Mar 29th, 2008 Last Online: 7:47 AM Location: Sludge Town, Land Of The Free, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 2,025 Car: VW Golf IV 1.6 Rep Power: 63	Well, there is a chocolate factory here in town with an outlet store. Guess what that means. __________________

October 27th, 2009, 4:37 AM	#46
phoenixsac Joined: May 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Capital City, CA, USA Posts: 267 Car: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 Rep Power: 29	I hate you all. I rarely eat chocolate; but after this weekend, I bought 2 bags of Ghirardelli chocolate - 1 bag of dark chocolate & caramel, & 1 bag of dark chocolate with mint creme filling. And I agree with MacGuffin - I didn't start liking dark chocolate until about 10 or 15 years ago. I also noticed the 77% chocolate that you bought, MacGuffin - The darkest I normally see in shops in the US is about 72% - 60 to 70% is the norm. And on the rare occasions I eat white chocolate, it's either a Hershey's Cookies & Creme bar or kiss - the only Hershey's brand I eat. The rest of the time it's either Ghirardelli or Dove dark chocolate. __________________ One word - ThunderCougarFalconBird.

October 27th, 2009, 4:51 AM	#48
JohnnyRacer Joined: Jul 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 3:22 AM Location: 37.19/-93.28 Age: 30 Posts: 1,084 LFS Status: Rep Power: 93	Dark. I really love Dark Chocolate truffles. __________________

October 27th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#51
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 1:00 AM Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 4,632 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 153	Look at what this topic made me buy. Not the best stuff out there, but the best that's available in the supermarket next to where I work.

October 27th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#52
Austere Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 26 Posts: 2,371 Car: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S Rep Power: 187	Côte d'Or: It's so potent it can take down a bull elephant.

October 27th, 2009, 9:52 PM	#55
chvvkumar Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 1:55 AM Location: Northridge, LA, CA Age: 27 Posts: 400 Rep Power: 31	I LOVEEEE this! I first found it of all places in a 99c store lol! I am hooked from then! __________________

October 27th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#56
Ilpav Joined: Sep 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 7:24 AM Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 1,730 Car: '96 Grand Voyager, '01 Grand Caravan, '05 Matrix LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	I would put dark and milk above white, but will go for darker most of the time (50%+), and I LOVE to wash down chocolate with just water! Edit: I think this pic should be put in the first post for easier decisions! __________________ "The Ferrari 355. The best car...in the world...ever."- Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by Ilpav; October 27th, 2009 at 10:09 PM.

October 27th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#57
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,426 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	White chocolate Milk chocolate is pretty close though. Best chocolate treat EVAR are Cadbury cream eggs __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

October 28th, 2009, 6:50 PM	#60
MacGuffin Joined: Mar 29th, 2008 Last Online: 7:47 AM Location: Sludge Town, Land Of The Free, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 2,025 Car: VW Golf IV 1.6 Rep Power: 63	You're looking for this then: Or this: Or maybe this: __________________ Last edited by MacGuffin; October 28th, 2009 at 6:54 PM.

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