ChocolateBet: July 31, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:

1 bar
Cote d'Or
Puur Noten Fondant Noisettes (It's hard to go wrong with the combination of darkish milk chocolate with nuts, in any language.)
Very Good
Weight: 45 grams
Calories: ~ ?
Cost: $?
Purchased from Beniamo and Co., in Montreal, Quebec

I'm working my way through the last few chocolates from my Montreal trip earlier this month. Only two more bars to go after this one.

I'm excited about flying to Portland, for the day, this Saturday. I've already identified a few chocolate shops there. Love the yelp reviews for these places. One reviewer used the phrase "Wonka Crack"....to describe chocolates at one shop... Works for me.

ChocolateBet: July 30, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:

1 bar
Caffarel
Puro Cioccolato Extra-Fondente, Cacao 70%
Good +
Weight: 1.2 oz. (35 grams) in total bar
Calories: 185 calories (estimate, info not listed on wrapper)
Cost: $2.99 (Canadian)
Purchased from: Beniamo and Co., in Montreal, Quebec

I bought this 70% cacao dark bar from Caffarel (Italia) in a shop in Canada. This was handy, as I'm not likely to travel to Italy this year. 

ChocolateBet: July 29, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:
1 bar
Dolfin
Dark - 88% Cocoa from West Africa
Good + - Very Good - a bit bitter, chalky given high cacao content, but good
Wt: 30 grams (1.058 oz.)
Calories: ~ 165 cals.
Cost: $2.99 (Canadian)
Purchased from: Beniamo & Co., in Montreal, Quebec

ChocolateBet: July 28, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:

1 brownie
Frankly Natural Bakers
Cherry Berry Brownie (gluten-free, vegan)
Good+-Very Good
Weight: 3.5 oz. (100 grams)
Calories: 360 calories in whole brownie (2 servings)
Cost: $2.39 for total package
Purchased from: Piazza's Fine Foods, in Palo Alto, CA

ChocolateBet: July 27, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:
1 bar
Dolfin
Milk - Konacha Green Tea from Japan
Very Good - nice flavors
Wt.: 30 grams (1.058 oz.)
Calories: ~170 cals.
Cost: $2.99 (Canadian)
Purchased from: Beniamo & Co., in Montreal, Quebec

ChocolateBet: July 26, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:

1 bar
Frankly Natural Bakers
Carob Almondine Brownie (gluten-free, vegan)
Good + - Very Good
Weight: 3.5 oz. (100 grams)
Calories: 420 calories in 1 whole brownie (2 servings)
Cost: $2.39
Purchased from: Piazza's Fine Foods, in Palo Alto, CA

I ate a little extra chocolate on the side today, as these Carob Almondine brownies were largely carob (vs. cacao). Good excuse to eat more chocolate.

ChocolateBet: July 25, 2008

Chocolate of the Day:

1 bar
Monbana (France)
Noir - Dark (bar, 70% cocoa; fair trade)
Very Good
Weight: 35 grams (1.22 oz.)
Calories: 190 calories (estimate)
Cost: $2.99 (Canadian)
Purchased from: Le Cartet, in Montreal, Quebec