Thursday, August 11, 2011

ChocolateBet: August 11, 2011

Chocolate of the Day:

.5 oz. piece
schokolade artisan chocolates
Caramel and Lavender Sea Salt Dark Bar
Good +
Weight: .5 oz. (14.1 g.) / 1.76 oz. (50 g.) total bar
Calories: 74 calories (estimate) in .5 oz. piece
Cost: $4.49 (+ HST tax in Canada)
Purchased from: Urban Fare #7618 (Alberni), Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Today was Day #8 of Chocolate and Salt Caramel Theme Week; and also Day #2 Chocolate and Flower Theme Week.

This attractive, single origin, dark (70%) chocolate bar, from schokolade artisan chocolates (based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), was decorated with white chocolate, and was filled with an appealing layer of caramel filling.

The flower in question today was lavender -- in the form of lavender sea salt. I could not taste any lavender, which was disappointing. However, if just the salt was infused with this floral flavor, then the dark chocolate and caramel filling in this bar could have overwhelmed this subtle flavor.

Note: posts and pictures were delayed this week due to travel.

ChocolateBet: August 10, 2011

Chocolate of the Day: 

1/3 bar
Vosges Haut Chocolat
Blood Orange Caramel bar
Very Good - Very Good +
Weight: 1 oz. (28 g.) / 3 oz. (85 g.) total bar
Calories: 127 calories in 1/3 bar
Cost: $7.50 (approximately) for 1 bar
Purchased from: Vosges shop, Caesar's Palace; in Las Vegas, NV

Today was Day #7 of Chocolate and Salt Caramel Theme Week, and Day #1 of Chocolate and Flower Theme Week.

This unique dark (70% cacao) bar from Vosges (based in Chicago), was flavored with blood orange, hibiscus flowers and Campari; and I enjoyed this flavor combination. However, unlike some plain chocolate bars, brownies or cookies, the more subtle flavors in this bar tended to dissipate once the silver wrapper had been opened, so don't delay in finishing this up or sharing it with others.

Note: posts and pictures were delayed this week due to travel.

ChocolateBet: August 9, 2011

Chocolate of the Day:

1/3 bar
Vosges Haut Chocolat
Black Salt Caramel Bar
Good+
Weight: 1 oz. (28 g.) / 3 oz. (85 g.) total bar
Calories: 134 calories
Cost: $7.50 (estimate)
Purchased from: Vosges shop, Caesar's Palace; in Las Vegas, NV

Today was Day #6 of Chocolate and Salt Caramel Theme Week. Many wonderful combinations of salt, caramel and chocolate are available. Today's Vosges bar was made with "black Hawaiian sea salt; burnt sugar caramel; and dark chocolate (70% cacao).

Note: Pictures and posts were delayed due to travel this week.
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