Monday, September 10, 2012

What's Your Chocolate?


I've never done a blog hop before, but my friend The Capillary does them quite often. When I saw her post about this one it caught my attention and I figure. Why not? Let's give this a try. I can talk about chocolate.

In fact, I eat chocolate all the time. At least 5 times a week. Not much, mind you, just a little bit everyday.

When I was younger I wasn't much of fan of chocolate. I mean I liked it like most kids seem to, but it wasn't my favorite thing in the world, but still better than most sweets. (Actually I never really liked sugary candy much at all).

When given a choice, I would generally choose white chocolate over milk chocolate. I never knew such a thing as dark chocolate existed back then. I was a snob in my youth about quality though. I liked the taste of European chocolates over most domestic stuff - with the exception of Purdy's chocolate.

I have no idea how old I was when I discovered dark chocolate, but I never looked back. As soon as I tried it it became my favorite chocolate. In fact, it renewed my love for chocolate. I had always found milk chocolate so 'meh', but this rich, wonderful stuff was like a full on chocolate explosion.

I'm quite grateful for my love of dark chocolate. A little goes such a long way and, in moderation, dark chocolate actually has many health benefits that are still be researched.

So how do I prefer to indulge? Well lately it's been a little square or two of Lindt Chili Chocolate or any 70% (or sometimes a bit higher) dark chocolate bar. Especially with coffee. After sucked on a square of dark chocolate as you sipped at your coffee after dinner? It's absolutely delightful. A friend's mom introduced me to that one.

18 comments:

  1. I'd like to try hot chocolate with chili powder in it one of these days. I think I've even seen Lindt regals with chili... I'm not that brave, because if I'm really repulsed (like I am with most chocolate) then I have a whole regal of chocolate left over...

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    1. You could try it in one of my favorite ways to have chocolate and chili. Make a rich, dark hot chocolate add the chili a sprinkle at a time till just can just taste the heat behind the chocolate and top with a cinnamon whipped cream (optional, but recommended).

      It's nice on a cold day.

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  2. Nice to meet you! I love blog hops. Great way to meet others over something fun.

    I totally agree about the European chocolate over domestic :)

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    1. It is and I always feel like I neglect my poor blog...especially in the summer months.

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  3. I love dark chocolate, too. I don't like things too sweet, so it really suits me. Thanks for joining the chocolate bloghop. Great meeting you. The Capillary is a cool person.

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    1. Thanks for dropping by. It's kinda nice having visitors!

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  4. Yes, it does have health benefits and can be a good substitute for getting whatever it is in a glass of wine that's healthy for those who don't drink.
    Catherine Stine’s Idea City

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    1. So does it give me double the goodness when I have dark chocolate with a glass port? *ponders*

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  5. Coffee and chocolate flavors mixed together are wonderful! Thanks for joining the blogfest. :)

    Laura Eno

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  6. Yesssssssss, dark chocolate all the way!! Once you go dark, if you've got the taste for it you just can't go back. Milk chocolate IS so "meh" and white chocolate isn't even chocolate :P

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    1. Nope, white chocolate is not chocolate, but I do enjoy the creaminess of it.

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  7. I love dark chocolate! It has to have at least 70% cocoa.

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  8. A square of chocolate and a cup of coffee is a great treat.

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    1. It really is and I will always be grateful for being introduced to that treat!

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  9. I'm not really a chocolate fan, but Fräulein Lindt does feature in my "non-chocolate-lover" post! Enjoy the blog hop! It's awesome!

    http://writer-in-transit.co.za/chocolate-blogfest/

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  10. That's my favorite way to each chocolate... to take a sip of coffee, then let a bite of chocolate melt in my mouth. Yum!!
    I'm glad you did your first blog hop.. this was definitely a fun one. :-)

    PS: I am now on my 5th try at your word verification thingie. Might you consider removing it??? I know many people would be grateful. :-}

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    1. I never even thought about the word verification thingie. I know why they're there, but they do kinda suck!

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  11. I love that dark chocolate is healthy for us, although I'm equal opportunity when it comes to chocolate. :)

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