June 7, 201015 yr A friend just got back from a month in Sweden and brought these back. I got one piece for me and one piece for Migs - both were delicious. Pretty generous, no?
June 7, 201015 yr It thought adult content threads like this one ( anything pleasurable ) had been banned ?
June 7, 201015 yr Talking of the "B" word, check out page one. Some huge names from the past there eh?
June 7, 201015 yr maestro - interestingly, I read a similar (but certainly less fancy report) many many years ago. in a reader's digest magazine of all places had been citing that article to anyone that cared to listen for a long time until the internet came along, and now there are all sorts of sites discussing the merits of chocolates P Tywais - only one piece for me??? you are kidding right? I thought you are amongst those that know me relatively well but thankyou! looks yummmmmm
August 27, 201015 yr Whilst in town last night I photographed the Laederach display in a shop window: The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
August 28, 201015 yr Maestro - I got no words to express my feelings Ian - I still do eat those basic stuff too. in fact most of the time I eat the basic chocs. and very often I enjoy some stuff that the more snobby choc afficionados would look down on - like kitkats I think they are ohhh so yummy and ohh soo addictive! Ive recently been thinking of another chocolate I had. trouble is...I bought it in a supermarket in China..while randomly picking up things from shelves here and there, not really paying attention (to be honest, cos I didnt really expect to find anything nice). then got back to hotel....had this and that I bought. then suddenly,,,biting into this round chocolate I was like ........ mmmmmmmmm what IS that! so I take a look. turns out it was some choc from Brazil! it was years ago......but every now and then, years later, I still think of that choc. (thought of it last night!!) and wish I can have it again - even if so I can find that I have over-romanticised the choc, and it is probably more basic than what I remember the taste to be in my head. trouble is....I cant remember what its called I think it will haunt me for the rest of my life
August 28, 201015 yr I'm starting to get the impression that "chocolate" in this thread is a euphamism for something rather more physical.
August 29, 201015 yr you talking to me harcourt? cos if you are...I can tell you straight away, chocolate is not a substitute for anything but more importantly, nothing can substitute chocolates (although...every now and then I have to make do with sugary choc aroma/coloured biscuits and wafers...when good chocs are in short supply, or crazily expensive.....)
August 30, 201015 yr Mars Bars are being made healthy !!!!! ( people in Glasgow suicidal according to reports )
December 12, 201015 yr Did I suggest once that somebody should make a chocolate with durian? Well, somebody is producing it, in Thailand. Saw it in Emporium yesterday, was offered to sample it but I chickened out and tried the one with mango instead. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
December 13, 201015 yr The chocolate covered beetles and cockroaches are far more tasty - or so I've been told.
December 13, 201015 yr Did I suggest once that somebody should make a chocolate with durian? Well, somebody is producing it, in Thailand. Saw it in Emporium yesterday, was offered to sample it but I chickened out and tried the one with mango instead. Not seen durian chokkie herein NZ Must keep eyes skinned for it. I always buy durian ice cream when avilable, love it.
December 13, 201015 yr Did I suggest once that somebody should make a chocolate with durian? Well, somebody is producing it, in Thailand. Saw it in Emporium yesterday, was offered to sample it but I chickened out and tried the one with mango instead. after advocating for that disgusting smelling excuse of a fruit to be associated with one of the best invention on earth, and he chickens out from trying it
December 13, 201015 yr Did I suggest once that somebody should make a chocolate with durian? Well, somebody is producing it, in Thailand. Saw it in Emporium yesterday, was offered to sample it but I chickened out and tried the one with mango instead. after advocating for that disgusting smelling excuse of a fruit to be associated with one of the best invention on earth, and he chickens out from trying it :lol: There's only one thing better than chocolate and I'm not going to start that topic.
December 13, 201015 yr Did I suggest once that somebody should make a chocolate with durian? Well, somebody is producing it, in Thailand. Saw it in Emporium yesterday, was offered to sample it but I chickened out and tried the one with mango instead. after advocating for that disgusting smelling excuse of a fruit to be associated with one of the best invention on earth, and he chickens out from trying it :lol: There's only one thing better than chocolate and I'm not going to start that topic. That's okay Ian - I also enjoy the occasional beer.
December 14, 201015 yr after advocating for that disgusting smelling excuse of a fruit to be associated with one of the best invention on earth, and he chickens out from trying it Some things are more fun when not done alone and if the lady in my company had joined me I would most certainly have tried it. Now I am left to wonder whether I might have enjoyed it. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
January 16, 201115 yr My thanks go to MiG16 who helped me distribute the 3 kg of chocolates I smuggled into Thailand at a business meeting yesterday, ensuring that everybody got his/her favourite type from the available four choices. Should help to keep the Swiss chocolate industry humming along nicely. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
January 17, 201115 yr Im happy to be Santa's helper again especially when I end up with 1/4th of the loot thanks Maestro!
January 18, 201115 yr Love the chokkie dipped durian flavoured frozen milk treats. Ohhhh... soooooo yummmmmmy. Hafta come home to NZ to buy them tho'.
January 18, 201115 yr Love the chokkie dipped durian flavoured frozen milk treats. Ohhhh... soooooo yummmmmmy. Hafta come home to NZ to buy them tho'. This is easy for you to say. I have a stutter !!!!
January 18, 201115 yr Love the chokkie dipped durian flavoured frozen milk treats. Ohhhh... soooooo yummmmmmy. Hafta come home to NZ to buy them tho'. This is easy for you to say. I have a stutter !!!! Don't talk....... Stuttering dun make eating them a problem...... yeaaaaaah
July 18, 201114 yr have neglected this thread for wayyyyyy too long wel, hope this pic of a real iced chocolate will make up for lost time... real iced chocolates the way they should be: rich chocolate flavour, with a bit of choc syrup, optional whipped cream, but customary scoop of icecream (vanilla is best) in it. mmmmm
July 19, 201114 yr have neglected this thread for wayyyyyy too long wel, hope this pic of a real iced chocolate will make up for lost time... real iced chocolates the way they should be: rich chocolate flavour, with a bit of choc syrup, optional whipped cream, but customary scoop of icecream (vanilla is best) in it. mmmmm Lived in the Marriott on Ringstrasse in Vienna for a couple of months. Had something very similar for my breakfast every day. (Two at weekends, when I had more time to savour it) Memories, ah, memories. But here in Vietnam I can find very good coffee, which is also a weakness of mine, so things aren't all bad.
July 19, 201114 yr The best 'served' chocolate drink I've enjoyed was a hot chocolate at the Arlberg Lodge (Mount Buller Ski Resort in Oz). It was made from a thick liquid form of genuine chocolate, somewhat similar to chocolate syrup in consistency, though thicker and far better in quality. It was superb, but I haven't been able to find where it can be purchased. Closest I've found in terms of taste are the tins of shredded chocolate - an expensive way to buy. It seems the best thing to do is to start with a bar of chocolate, melt it and experiment... So, who has got the recipe for a perfect hot chocolate?
July 19, 201114 yr I've had lots of very good hot chocolate in various places. Can give you names of decent places in Bkk. Not great, but decent. However what may appeal to you might not be in Bkk? The hot chocolate served in Guylain chocolate bar. They bring u a tea pot of hot chocolate milk. But also bring you a small bowl of their rich chocolate pieces. You then pore the hot choc onto these pieces of chocs, slowly stir and then sit back and enjoy. Mmmmmmm. I'm craving just thinking about it. Perfect for a winter brunch or late afternoon
July 19, 201114 yr The best 'served' chocolate drink I've enjoyed was a hot chocolate at the Arlberg Lodge (Mount Buller Ski Resort in Oz). It was made from a thick liquid form of genuine chocolate, somewhat similar to chocolate syrup in consistency, though thicker and far better in quality. It was superb, but I haven't been able to find where it can be purchased. Closest I've found in terms of taste are the tins of shredded chocolate - an expensive way to buy. It seems the best thing to do is to start with a bar of chocolate, melt it and experiment... So, who has got the recipe for a perfect hot chocolate? I'll second the Arlberg, although I've not been in over 20 years. Wonder if its still there?
July 19, 201114 yr ^It will still be there, but I doubt the old bloke who ran it would still be around. For many years prior to living here (Patong) full time, I used to spend all my winters here, so haven't been skiing in a very long time.
July 19, 201114 yr The best 'served' chocolate drink I've enjoyed was a hot chocolate at the Arlberg Lodge (Mount Buller Ski Resort in Oz). Similar, best one for me was half way down a mountain at the Banff Ski Resort in Canada. It was heavily laced with brandy though.
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