Spicy Chocolate
I tried spicy chocolate and lived to tell you about it.
It was a strange experience. Chocolaty and rich and sweet, yet SPICY.
I did not enjoy these at all.
It’s difficult to say which was more offensive: the Strawberry & Pepper chocolate, with WHOLE PEPPERCORNS inside, or the VERY spicy Mango Chili flavor.
Each was bad in its own unique way.
But I always say that I will try anything once. So there. I tried spicy chocolate and lived to tell you about it.
Do you like chocolate? Do you have a favorite type or flavor?
I LOVE chocolate. It is sweet and decadent and MELTY. Chocolate is my favorite sweet food. (Since you asked, my favorite non-sweet food is freshly baked bread with butter).
My favorite chocolate: Champagne truffles by Teuscher of Switzerland. SO GOOD.
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Barbara Swafford responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:13 am →
Hi Vered,
The spicy chocolate sounds unusual. Like you, I would try it once.
I, too, love chocolate. I have a recipe for chocolate fondue that I use as a hot chocolate sauce. It’s so good, I could drink it, but try to use it sparingly as it’s loaded with calories. Yum!
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Robin responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:23 am →
Hi Vered!
The outdoor dance parties I go to (camping events that go for several days) had a stall called ‘CocoLoco’ - which made chili hot chocolate. Hot, strong chocolate - with chili. Fantastic for breakfast! - though very expensive. They’ve now stopped doing the stall and have opened a shop - shame.
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Scott McIntyre responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:42 am →
Spicy chocolate seems so wrong, Vered- yet chocolate is a traditional ingredient in traditional Mexican chilli con carne.
Our non-speciality chocolates here in the UK have extra vegetable fat added (I know!) so our bars have quite a different taste than the US version.
A few month’s ago, I went on a guided tour of a chocolate factory a la Charlie. While you might think it a chocoholic’s paradise, two hours spent getting high on cocoa fumes is actually quite unpleasant.
I’m not a chocoholic, but I am partial to a Sneakers bar… shameless plug for any confectioners reading!!
Joel Falconer responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am →
Genuine, real-deal hot chocolate is a drink that has both cocoa and chilli in it. The Aztecs invented this drink long before we even knew the freakin’ bean existed, so it always makes me chuckle when I hear people say it’s an unnatural combination (I know you didn’t, but still ;). I have had a drink of the “hot” chocolate and it was okay, but I wouldn’t eat spicy chocolate.
Lance responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 3:08 am →
Chocolate! I love you!
Chocolate is one of those guilty pleasures for me. Especially a good dark chocolate. Spicy chocolate? No, I’d pass. Well, maybe I’d try (like you Vered). But, I just can’t imagine it tasting good - the combo just doesn’t seem right!
I like your attitude - trying anything once. That’s how we experience new things, and discover new things about ourselves.
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Rebecca responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 3:21 am →
I’ve never had spicy chocolate, but I WOULD try it.
And I LOVE chocolate. YUMMY!
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Natural responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 3:55 am →
you know what, i love spicy, i just might. sure. sounds nasty, but i’d be curious.
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Suzie responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 3:57 am →
I love all spicy things so I would give it a try
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Monika Mundell responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 4:40 am →
To answer your question…. yes, like hell I would. I loooove chocolate with chili. The mango chili one in your pics made me dribble, it looks so delicious. I also love to drink a hot chocolate with a fresh chili inside on a cold winters day. Yummy-liscious stuff.
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theramblinghousewife responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:14 am →
Oh know!!! This is a travesty!!!! My beautiful, sweet, rich, decadent, divine treat . . .why would somebody want to ruin you?
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Tom Volkar / Delightful Work responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:16 am →
Nope I wouldn’t even try it. Yuck! First off dark chocolate is my favorite. Secondly I hate these mutant products. People have been trying to get me to enjoy flavored coffee. Why bother when you enjoy the pure variety?
Al at 7P responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:21 am →
I never knew that original Aztec chocolate had spices in them! I think knowing that fact makes me want to try it once, but more as a dare rather than as a craving.
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Janet responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:30 am →
I LOVE spicy chocolate. Particularly that from Vosges - the Naga has curry and coconut in a deep milk chocolate. Mmmmmm. They also make a dark chocolate one called Red Fire with two types of Mexican chiles and cinnamon. I first had these at a museum exhibit on the history of chocolate, and like a previous commenter stated, this was how chocolate was originally eaten.
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Chris responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:45 am →
Is this one of your wierd pictures again, or is it real? You’re kidding, right? I’d try it though. My daughter suggested that since we won’t be able to find one that we should put hot sause on a chocolate bar.
SpaceAgeSage responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 6:28 am →
Orange-flavored chocolate is my favorite.
Spicy seems wrong — like the spices meant for jerky fell into the chocolate pot. But, I do love cayenne red pepper on most anything, so if they come out with cayenne-laced chocolate, I might try it, once.
Writer Dad responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 6:42 am →
I HAVE eaten spicy chocolate, and it WAS disgusting. I like it darker than dirt.
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Dot H. responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 6:43 am →
No way! I used to love spicy foods, but my body rebels these days. I’m sure Joe Falconer is right that the Aztecs used spices with chocolate, since they cooked with chocolate, but I don’t think I’d enjoy it.
I love creamy dark chocolate, plain or with almonds. I’m so glad it’s finally in style to eat dark chocolate, so it’s much easier to find. The Dove brand was good, but Hershey bought it and how they’ll be watering it down and turning it into the kind of brown-colored Crisco that’s called a Hershey bar. There’s also a dark chocolate out that has blueberries and nuts in it. I thought it would be weird, but it was good.
I used to say I’d try any food once, but I had to draw the line at “cold pickled pig’s stomach” in a Chinese restaurant. On the other hand, I’ve eaten octopus (no thrill). If you’ll try anything, Vered, would you eat those chocolate-covered scorpions on a stick that they showed on the Olympics coverage? Eeeuuuuwww!
Jens Dalsgaard responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:02 am →
Pure chilli is a historical classic, but I like my chocolate dark, rich and clean. Nothing added but craftsmanship.
nottryingforaboy responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:25 am →
Absolutely not. The only flavoring chocolate needs is a little mint once in a while. Orange-flavored chocolate makes me want to hurl, and chocolate with other fruit like strawberries, cherries etc. is ok, as long as the fruit is real.
Ann at One Bag Nation responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:33 am →
I love dark chocolate with candied ginger, which is sort of spicy. Not sure about these, but I’d give them a try!
Spice responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am →
I don’t think I’d like either of these. I’d probably try them once though. Happy WW!
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Dominique responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:48 am →
I like spicy food like Tom Yum Soup but will pass on spicy chocolate..
Like dark milk chocolate the best
Tolberone anyone?
Kmommy @ the Poopie Patrol responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 7:57 am →
Ewww. I just don’t think I would ever try it. It just sounds too awful. Never mind that many things that don’t sound like they would go well with chocolate actually do.
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Jeanette @ Always Been Different responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am →
Spicy Chocolate sounds good to me
Happy WW!
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Jamie | WiredParentPad responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:29 am →
Spicy chocolate huh? I’d give it a shot, after all it is chocolate and it is certainly a personal weakness (or strength, depending on how you look at it) of mine.
Often times two distinct flavors put together are good - peanut butter pickle sandwiches, for example. Not a favorite of mine, but I do know several people who eat them.
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Christina responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:38 am →
I would give it a try. I might like it… not saying I will but you never know! HAHA The combination of chocolate and spicy peppers seems so off…
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Andre Kibbe responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:50 am →
I remember trying some Choxie malt balls containing unadvertised salt. Absolutely horrible. The inclusion of salt was bad enough. It didn’t help that Choxie is pretty mediocre chocolate to begin with.
Chili? I’ll pass. Champagne truffles? Hmmm. Mmmm.
Mekhismom Aka Renée responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:04 am →
Like a pp I had spicy chocolate from Voseges haut Chocolat. I was skeptical but I figured I would try the truffle - it was outstanding. The spicy flavor really complemented the chocolate and did not detract at all. I had a sample so other flavors were included but I did like the spicy truffles.
Sabina Podjed responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:12 am →
I have eaten both (the one with the pepper and the one with chili). And have enjoyed both - especially the one with chili . I like to experiment with food.
You can also get chocolate with salt (in Slovenia). Cukrcek
Haven’t tried it yet.
Zotter form Austria has also very unusual chocolates. Zotter
What about chocolate with champaign?
Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:16 am →
Spicy chocolate. Doesn’t seem like a very good mix at all. I suppose I would try it - but it just seems like mixing spice with chocolate is an insult to chocolate.
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Kristi responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am →
Although I like spicy foods, I’m not sure I would like them mixed in with my chocolate. I believe that is the brand that makes a nice bar with Almonds, and another with either blueberries or cranberries, both of which are really good.
MizFit responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am →
ID LOVE TO TRY THAT!
Im food adventurous in weird ways.
never eaten a mushroom (I k now) but ate a lot of weeds gathered from the side of the road when in Kenya.
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Computer Addict responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:38 am →
I’ve had these. They were (surprsingly?) tasty - though I have to say I much prefer the more “traditional” combinations of chocolate with nuts/caramel/alcohol.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am →
@ Barbara: I love chocolate fondue. I’m not so sure I would DRINK it, though.
@ Robin: Chili hot chocolate sounds… interesting. I guess I would try it once.
@ Scott: “chocolate is a traditional ingredient in traditional Mexican chilli con carne.” REALLY?? I had no idea. I make Chili con Carne regularly. Needless to say, the recipe I use does NOT include chocolate.
Sneakers is really, really good. The taste combination and the chewiness are just perfect. It’s loaded with bad stuff, though, I think. Unlike pure dark chocolate which is – yay – good for us. Re British chocolate, Cadbury is from the UK, isn’t it? It’s really good. It has a creamy texture and an intense flavor.
@ Joel: I guess “unnatural” depends a lot on what you’re used to. It’s quite typical for the Western culture to separate sweet from other flavors. But as you say, in other cultures, it is quite common to mix different flavors. When I tried a Chinese dish with sweet and sour sauce for the first time, many years ago, I was quite suspicious. But it was good. Oh! You know what? Americans actually do it too. Pineapple pizza. And, breakfast with bacon, eggs and pancakes that are served on the same plate (though eaten separately? I have no idea). Anyway, I really am open to try new and different tastes, but these chocolates were plain weird to me.
@ Lance: Well, the good news is that chocolate doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure anymore. Especially dark: it’s great fun that scientists discovered that it’s actually good for us – in moderation.
I’m sure there are things I wouldn’t try, not even once… like eating insects, or bungee jumping. But for the most part, I agree that we need to be open to new experiences and to stepping out of our comfort zone.
@ Rebecca: Me too.
@ Natural: “sounds nasty, but i’d be curious” – this is exactly how I felt.
@ Suzie: I love spicy foods too… but as it turns out, NOT spicy chocolate.
@ Monika: I had to smile when I read your comment. Why am I not surprised that you would love spicy chocolate? You are an out-of-the-box type of person (BIG compliment here in case you’re unsure and even care). Of course you would enjoy an unusual (for our culture) taste combination.
@ theramblinghousewife: I know.. that’s how I felt. But as others pointed out, it could be just a cultural thing.
@ Tom: “People have been trying to get me to enjoy flavored coffee. Why bother when you enjoy the pure variety?” I agree that often, a pure taste is the best. I guess sometimes adding a flavor enhances the experience. But for both chocolate and coffee, I totally agree with you.
@ Al: “try it once, but more as a dare rather than as a craving.” – 100% agree. That’s how I felt about trying these chocolates.
@ Janet: Wow. You are an out-of-the-box type too. I love it. “this was how chocolate was originally eaten.” – so I’m guessing they didn’t add sugar to the cocoa in the past? But then it would have been very bitter. Interesting. I’ll read about it later.
@ Chris: Oh, this one is for real. “we should put hot sause on a chocolate bar.” – your daughter is smart, and funny.
@ SpaceAgeSage: “like the spices meant for jerky fell into the chocolate pot.” Ha. Yup, that pretty much describes how it tasted.
@ Writer Dad: Glad we agree.
@ Dot H.: “the kind of brown-colored Crisco that’s called a Hershey bar.” Funny… and sadly, true. Re: chocolate-covered scorpions, as I said in a previous comment, I think I would draw the line at insects… even if they are covered in chocolate.
@ Jens: “I like my chocolate dark, rich and clean. Nothing added but craftsmanship.” Amen to that!
@ nottryingforaboy: Your comment on mint is actually interesting, because if we accept mint in chocolate, then why not other spices? In my defense, I dislike mint in chocolate too.
@ Ann: Ginger IS spicy. See what I told nottryingforaboy about mint. My family is Dutch, and they love to add ginger to cakes. I can’t stand it.
@ Spice: “I’d probably try them once though.” Makes sense.
@ Dominique: I like spicy food too.
@ Kmommy: There’s stuff I would never try… but I was curious enough about this to give it a try.
@ Jeanette: It didn’t sound good to me at all. But I was curious.
@ Jamie: Peanut butter pickle sandwiches! Wow. I don’t know if I could bring myself to try it. But now I’m wildly curious.
@ Christina: “The combination of chocolate and spicy peppers seems so off…” Trust me, it IS off.
@ Andre: SALTY chocolate? Sounds bad. Those champagne truffles are absolutely decadent. You MUST try them. You’re in LA, right? Then I’m sure there’s a Teuscher store somewhere near where you are, and needless to say, you can always find them online.
@ Mekhismom: Perhaps a bar is different than a truffle… now I’m really curious to try spicy truffles!
@ Sabina: Thanks for the links – these are interesting. I don’t think I could try salty chocolate. I guess I’m not THAT brave.
Re: chocolate with Champagne, it’s one of my favorites.
@ Bamboo Forest: “it just seems like mixing spice with chocolate is an insult to chocolate.” Exactly how I felt. I know that the spices are supposed to enhance the chocolate, but to me it was just unnecessary.
@ Kristi: I haven’t tried other varieties by this company. The flavors you mention sound interesting.
@ MizFit: “ate a lot of weeds gathered from the side of the road when in Kenya.” That sounds risky, in an exciting sort of way!
@ Computer Addict: “I much prefer the more “traditional” combinations of chocolate with nuts/caramel/alcohol.” Me too. And when it’s a really good chocolate, I just like it pure with nothing added at all.
Dave Fowler responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 10:36 am →
Hi Vered,
I would eat:
Light choc’late
Dark choc’late
Even Spicy Shark choc’late
A choc’late box
A choc’late fox
Some sweaty choc’late running socks
Choc’late tables
Choc’late chairs
But mostly choc’late nostril hairs
Choc’late covered llama’s eyes
And choc’late coated curly fries
Choc’late’s so my fav’rite thing
I wrote choc’late song to sing
Dave
(Sorry, I’m in a sllly mood)
Kim Woodbridge responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 10:44 am →
I love spicy food and I love chocolate but it has never occurred to me to combine them. I would try it but I don’t think I would like it. But then I tend to like my chocolate as it is - no nuts, fruit, etc …
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Mark Salinas responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 10:53 am →
I am a spicy fanatic…but chocolate? hmmm…
interesting,
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 11:31 am →
@ Dave: Glad you’re in a silly mood… that’s a very lovely song. “Some sweaty choc’late running socks” made me laugh out loud.
@ Kim: “I love spicy food and I love chocolate but it has never occurred to me to combine them” - exactly! I like them separately, but not combined.
@ Mark: A spicy fanatic? Interesting.
Sarah responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 12:54 pm →
Blech
Nope, wouldn’t eat them. What a weird combo!
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Randall responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:00 pm →
I’m not sure I’d eat spicy chocolate, but I know people who would.
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Marelisa responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:09 pm →
Oh, chocolate, don’t even get me started. Chocolate is my downfall. I have too many favorites to name just one: cups of chocolate filled with Grand Marnier; Cadbury Chocolate Creme Eggs (they have these during Easter time); and Austria Mozartkugeln (Mozart chocolates). I’ve never tried spicy chocolate, but I’ also willing to try anything once (ok, just about anything).
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Hunter Nuttall responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:28 pm →
I took a risk and tried peanut butter & jelly ice cream, and it was pretty good. But I don’t handle spices well, and I’m sure I wouldn’t like spicy chocolate. I’d still try it though, a tiny bit.
hyrcan responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:47 pm →
mmm…. chocolate.
As long as it’s dark, I’ll try most anything in it at least once.
But I’d rather have a dessert with those things in it first… Nothing beats the real things.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:48 pm →
@ Sarah: It IS a weird combo.
@ Randall: Well, I know one who would.
@ Marelisa: I used to love those Mozart chocolate when I was a kid! Now, for some reason, I am less impressed by them.
@ Hunter: A peanut butter & jelly ice cream sounds intriguing. Yea, I could try that.
@ hyrcan: “As long as it’s dark, I’ll try most anything in it at least once.” Makes sense to me. It’s interesting that I am slowly developing a taste for dark chocolate. I used to have a very strong preference for milk chocolate.
Urban Panther responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 1:52 pm →
Interestingly enough, I had spicy dark chocolate for the first time just the other day. It had chili pepper in it, without the mango. I really liked it. Wouldn’t want to eat it on a regular basis, but as a treat once in awhile, yes. Not sure about the combos with fruit though. The chili pepper one tasted like dark chocolate with a kick to it.
The Lion and I have a square or two of dark chocolate (85%) every night. It’s our treat. In terms of chocolate decadence we both LOVE white chocolate (technically not chocolate, I know) so we don’t bring that into the house very often.
Now that I have worked my way up to 85% chocolate (it’s an acquired taste) I can’t eat milk chocolate. Way too sweet!
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Becky responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 2:15 pm →
I’d likely TRY it, but not enjoy it. Who knows? It sounds interesting, but I like my food dull and boring. And hey, thanks for not jumping down my throat about the nut thing. It was nice to know I have like-minded readers.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 4:11 pm →
@ Urban Panther: I agree. Very dark chocolate IS an acquired taste.
@ Becky: No problem. You were facing quite a dilemma.
feefifoto responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 6:16 pm →
I have tried the salted chocolates a couple of times — there’s an interesting contrast between the sweet and salty. But spicy chocolate seems as pointless to me as black peppercorn ice cream, (which had a brief vogue in NYC a few years ago, according to the NYT) — sure you can do it, but why would you want to?
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Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:33 pm →
I’ve eaten spicy chocolate in Mexico and I loved it. They have chocolate down in Oaxaca there that is really dark and not particularly creamy and while I wouldn’t eat it all the time, I do enjoy it. I also love beetroot chocolate cake, so maybe for me it all comes down to chocolate=Good!
Kel
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:13 pm →
@feefifoto: “sure you can do it, but why would you want to?” EXACTLY.
@ Kelly: “maybe for me it all comes down to chocolate=Good!” Maybe… I can see the logic in that.
Monika Mundell responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 10:25 pm →
@ Vered: LOL, sure I care. Thank you very much. I’m glad to have made you smile.
I was subscribed to the comments and last night I saw all these comments come in and pretty much everyone said “yuk, no way”. I had to laugh myself then.
Perhaps it’s my European heritage, who knows. Although Kelly seems to like it too.
@ Kelly: Beetroot chocolate cake! Wow, in all my years as a chef I never came across that one. Sounds intriguing though. We used to make chocolate jus (for those who don’t know what this is, it is a home made sauce like gravy but way better as it is not from the packet). We served this with venison which is very popular in Europe.
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Evelyn Lim responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 11:06 pm →
As an Asian, I enjoy spicy food. I cannot eat without a dash of spice at every meal.
I also love my desserts. However, I do not think I’d take to the taste of having spices mixed together with sweetness. Spicy chocolates? Yikes!
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Cath Lawson responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 1:49 am →
Hi Vered - I haven’t tried Spicy chocolate before. But I have had steak with a chocolate sauce and also curry with chocolate in. They were much nicer than they actually sounded.
I do like chocolate. It’s difficult to choose a favourite really. I used to get some through a monthly mail order company - I think it was something like the Chocolate Club. And that was really nice - but I stopped getting their mailings when I moved house a few times.
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Stacey / CreateaBalance responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 6:26 am →
I just love how the MomGrind community comes together in the name of chocolate. Since I started focusing on getting rid of my remaining pregnancy weight, I have been eating dark chocolate. I have figured out how to lose weight while still incorporating chocolate into my daily routine.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 8:41 am →
@ Monika: You were a CHEF!
I am SO impressed.
I adore anyone who can cook professionally.
Re chocolate sauce with venison, I can see how that would work. Last year I had foie gras with chocolate sauce at a top Tel Aviv restaurant. It was heavenly.
@ Evelyn: “I do not think I’d take to the taste of having spices mixed together with sweetness.” I prefer to keep these flavors separate too. Re: spicy food, I wasn’t too fond of it in the past, but I am slowly learning to enjoy it.
@ Cath: “But I have had steak with a chocolate sauce” – like I told Monika, it sounds bad, but I can see how it could work.
@ Stacey: I love my community! Sniff.
“I have figured out how to lose weight while still incorporating chocolate into my daily routine.” GOOD FOR YOU! This will make sure you can actually do this long-term.
Ellen Wilson responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am →
Vered,
I just had my tooth fixed so I will be eating macaroni and cheese tonight! No chocolate.
Dark chocolate with nuts is my passion. I get cravings for that deep, dark chocolate after I eat Italian food. I don’t know why.
I like expensive cholcolates, not cheap. Cheap chocolate always leaves me dissatisfied. Like Snickers. After I acquired my expensive chocolate habit I can’t go back. But that’s okay because I can’t afford to eat too much!
I do like chocolate with cinnamon. Now they have coffee creamer with cinnamon called cinnamon bun. My husband absolutely hates it and says it makes him nauseous. Now I get it all.
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windycitystine responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 12:55 pm →
I could never resist chocolates but, quoting a song, I would do anything for love but I won’t do that. Eat spicy chocolate, that is. But maybe I should have my boys (ages 6 and 2) try ‘em. That might just stop their building chocolate addiction at an early age!
Davina responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 2:02 pm →
Hi Vered. I luv, luv, luv chocolate. I would have tried those different flavours too (but don’t imagine I’d like them). I’ll try anything once, as long as insects aren’t involved. Ewwww.
I prefer dark chocolate with nuts or raisins. If caramel is involved I’m even happier. The creamier and crunchier the better; get’s my tastebuds buzzing, my eyeballs rolling back in ecstacy and lots of ooohs and awwws escape my lips…. (I’ll have what she’s having!)
@ Dave, that was a great song! You aren’t by any chance related to Dr. Seuss are you?
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Shilpan | successsoul.com responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 6:54 pm →
Is this real? I still am dubious. If it is real then I need to try. If it is not real then Vered has the power of persuasion.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm →
@ Ellen: Somehow, I manage to still enjoy Snickers Bar even after experiencing far superior chocolates.
@ windycitystine: “But maybe I should have my boys (ages 6 and 2) try ‘em. That might just stop their building chocolate addiction at an early age!” Maybe.
@ Davina: “I’ll try anything once, as long as insects aren’t involved. Ewwww.” EXACTLY.
@ Shilpan: Yup, it’s real!
Patricia responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 8:54 pm →
Vered,
I love chocolate, but it became a “no-no” when I was very young. It is the first food taken away because of my severe headaches. I now take one square of 71% dark cocoa and melt it on my tongue as slowly as I am able, once a month. I then take a large glass of water. It never disappoints and it is so wonderful. I have several family members who are nutty over spicy chocolate, but I don’t think I would risk trying it. I enjoyed reading your blog today and your thoughts on chocolate!
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Dave Fowler responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 10:37 pm →
Vered – This topic has got a great response. I’ve read all the comments and I don’t think anyone has said they don’t like chocolate? I could be wrong, as there are SO many comments. It’s fantastic to see!
Davina – Thank goodness you get it! Yes, Dr. Seuss was exactly who I had in mind. I’d like to tell you I’d been inspired, but I read the Dr. Seuss stories so often to my kids, that it’s closer to the truth to say I’ve been brainwashed. Hehehe.
Maya responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 11:33 pm →
So you found Teuscher! I have to say there is no better chocolate then Swiss chocolate and I don’t say that just because I’m Swiss.
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Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 12:06 am →
A friend of mine in Toronto owns a pastry shop (The Queen of Tarts - featured on Martha Stewart once for her Poncho-Martha gingerbread cookies). She makes a chocolate and chipotle pepper tart that is heaven!
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Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 3:35 am →
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 1:23 pm →
@ Patricia: “It never disappoints and it is so wonderful.” I agree that often, a small piece of very rich chocolate is all it takes.
@ Dave: This WAS a fun discussion. I agree: it looks like everyone likes chocolate. I can’t say I’m surprised.
@ Maya: I agree! Swiss chocolate really is the best. Belgian too.
@ Alex: “a chocolate and chipotle pepper tart”. Well… I guess I would try it ONCE.
Rita responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 1:39 pm →
Vered,
I’ve had spicy chocolate - as with all chocolate, I could take it or leave it. I don’t like bananas particularly, though I love ANYTHING made from or of bananas: pudding, bananas and Ice Cream, yes - chocolate bananas and my all-time favorite - Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream, which also has chunks of chocolate!
Gotta go - I hear the freezer calling!
Rita
Leanne Magraith responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 6:59 pm →
I luv luv luv spicy chocolate my favourite drink right now is a chilli chocolate mocha. I make chilli con carne with lots of chillis and a generous amount of quality dark chocolate in it - sounds weird - it really works though.
If there was an Olympics for chocolate I think it would be a points count back for Gold between Swiss and Belgian with Belgian chocolate just pipping Swiss for gold. The rest of the world could fight over bronze. I reckon my partner John and I could win the gold medal for synchronised chocolate eating (nose pegs not required!)
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 9:40 pm →
@ Rita: Chocolate and bananas are definitely a classic combination.
@ Leanne: “I make chilli con carne with lots of chillis and a generous amount of quality dark chocolate in it - sounds weird - it really works though.” This is fascinating. Scott did say that “chocolate is a traditional ingredient in traditional Mexican chilli con carne.”
Monika Mundell responds:
Posted: August 30th, 2008 at 7:43 am →
@ Vered: Yes I was, for some 22 years actually. Which were 5 years too many to be honest. It’s a great life when you are young and careless, but once you get older, it starts to become something else.
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Emsxiety responds:
Posted: August 31st, 2008 at 10:31 pm →
I don’t like dark chocolate at all and spicy dark chocolate just scares me. I prefer milk chocolate.
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San Diego Momma responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 5:04 pm →
Oh I LOVE spicy chocolates. Chuao makes some great spicy flavors.
Of course, I’ve always been about the juxtapositions and am also decidedly abnormal, so…
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 5:47 pm →
@Monika: I’m glad you changed careers.
@ Emsxiety: I used to have a strong preference for milk chocolate, but it’s slowly changing.
@ San Diego Momma: LOL @ “decidedly abnormal”. Yup, that should help with loving all of these strange acquired tastes.
mass girl responds:
Posted: September 4th, 2008 at 11:25 am →
I’m not such a fan of the Hachez chocolate bars, but Vosges makes a fantastic bar with cinnamon and cayenne; there’s also one with wasabi, I believe. And Lindt makes a cherry chili bar. Both the Vosges and the Lindt bars are made with pretty dark chocolate, and they are both well worth the money.
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Bunny got Blog responds:
Posted: September 8th, 2008 at 4:10 pm →
The chili chocolate is fantastic.It is very good and not at all overly hot. I am a fan of Lindt chocolate and the flavors are phenomenal.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 8th, 2008 at 6:38 pm →
@ mass girl: chocolate with wasabi sounds so… wrong!
@ Bunny got Blog: I agree that Lindt is excellent. Still think spicy is not for me.
Carla responds:
Posted: September 12th, 2008 at 2:46 pm →
For the most part, I avoid sugar, but a good quality DARK, organic (preferably) chocolate is my weakness. Spicy chocolate (not too spicy), chocolate with sea salt and other crazy combos is wonderful if done right, but not something I would want to take part in all the time.
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