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Episode 65: Brazil Yay! California Bleah…

Well, the title is apt insofar as Hans is concerned, but for Kit both ends of the stick point to bleah.

Episode 65: Brazil Yay! California Bleah…

Talento amendoas e passas – Brazil

While Hans found this one to the the ultimate, Kit wasn’t completely sold on it, but thought it was pretty good.

Kit – 3.5 out of 5.0

Hans 5.0 out of 5.0

Get some here

Ticket Chocolates Grasshopper Pie – California, United States

Kit was a little worried about the inclusion of grasshoppers at the outset, but assured of their lack of inclusion set her at ease. Unfortunately, we found spearmint instead of peppermint here which disappointed.

Kit 0 out of 5.0 stars

Hans 1.5 out of 5.0 stars

 

 

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Episode #61: Chocolove & Lindthate

What a week! I’ve had to spend almost all my time editing video for upcoming top ten lists on The Ramen Rater – I haven’t done a review since last Wednesday! I forgot today was Thursday! I edited this one in about 30 minutes! Bang energy drinks are great!

Episode #61: Chocolove & Lindthate

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Episode 52: About To Expire!

Episode 53: About To Expire!

We’ve found that unless you use the chocolate, it goes bad. Doing episodes once in a while just won’t cut it – nor will not looking at expiration dates on bars when we purchase them. These next two episodes are devoted to the chocolate that must be tried before it dies.

Episode 53: About To Expire!

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Episode 43: The Old People’s Selection

Oh wow rad – so in the previous episode, I was whining and moaning about how much I wanted to try these. Well, basically I broke Kit down after the past evening’s horror of last weeks samplings and we got to enjoy these. These are some products that really have withstood the test of time and with good reason, although we had different opinions on some.

Episode 43: The Old People’s Selection

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Episode 41: Ecuador, Fresno, & Dubai

Hey how are you today? No? Oh, that’s too bad. Well, here’s some special neato things from the 2018 Northwest Chocolate Festival that should make you die a little more.

Ecuador, Fresno, & Dubai

 Villakuyaya Organic Dark Chocolate Masala Chai – Ecuador

Just an amazing amount of chai masala in this and it really fascinateds us.

Get your Villakuyaya here – http://bit.ly/villakuyaya

Kit – 3 1/2 out of 5

Hans – 4 1/2 out of 5

Raphio 72% Clementines Olive Oil – Fesno, California

A neat looking bar with a very nice orange taste to it – at least Hans thinks so.

Get your Raphio here – http://bit.ly/raphiochocolate

Kit – 1 out of 5

Hans – 5 out of 5

Mirzam Chocolate Makrers – Quinoa With Date Syrup – Dubai

We both agree this isn’t only unique but absolutely delicious. A very thoughtful and elegant departure from the norm.

Get Mirzam Chocolate here – http://bit.ly/mirzam

Kit 5 out of 5

Hans 5 out of 5

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Episode 34: Seattle Chocolate Valentine’s Day Trifecta

Thirty-four episodes is a lot of episodes. I mean, it isn’t a psychologically amazing number like say a 100 or anything with a zero after it, but it’s impressive. I know you agree because I mean hey – it’s the right thing to do.

Get Seattle Chocolate Here – https://amzn.to/2W7PmJb

Seattle Chocolate We Work Together Like Nuts & Bolt – United States

For the second time in the history of this glorious program, one of us has spat out a piece. Kit found this to be horrible while Hans found it pretty good.

Kit – 0 out of 5 stars

Hans – 3 1/2 out of 5

Seattle Chocolate Here’s Looking At You Sparkling Mimosa – United States

Pop Rocks is NOT champagne! (pronounced sham-pan-ya). Chocolate and orange pop rocks.

Kit – 1 1/2 out of 5

Hans – 0 out of 5

Seattle Chocolate Baby Cakes – United States

Red confetti in there. Kind of wow. Like birthday cake funfeii and chocolate.

Kit – 4 out of 5 stars

Hans – 4 1/4 out of 5 stars

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Episode 33: Mr Big & Strawberry Shortcake

With this post, all episode of The Chocolate Break to date are up! I found myself with a lot of extra time. Everyone here was sick so I just sat on here and hammered everything out. New posts will appear here on Thursdays around 11am Seattle time.

Seattle Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake – United States

This one was incredibly good – very sweet with a lot of great strawberry flavor – even visible pieces of strawberries in the bar!

Seattle Chocolate – https://amzn.to/2W7PmJb

Kit – 5 out of 5 stars

Hans – 5 out of 5 stars

Mr. Big Original – Canada

It’s a really big bar full of double entendre, rice puffs, chocolate and caramel.

Mr Big – http://bit.ly/mister-big

Kit – 2 out of 5

Hans 2 1/2 out of 5

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Episode 31: Droste Pastilles & Seattle Chocolate Birthday Cake

Another episode with Miles, however we start to see he’s quickly losing interest in this whole, sordid after hours affair and is getting ready to fall asleep.

Seattle Chocolate Happy Birthday – United States

Confetti? Colors! Fun! Like Funfetti frosting, cake batter & frosting.

Get some here –http://bit.ly/seattlechocolate

Kit – 4 out of 5 stars

Hans – 4 out of 5 stars

Droste Pastilles – Holland

Good for those who yearn for the scent of burning motor oil in their mouths. We abhor this.

Get some here – http://bit.ly/drostepastilles

Kit – 0 out of 5 stars

Hans – 0 out of 5 stars

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Episode 29: Russell Stover Gift Box

During Christmas, candy and chocolate and treats and such fly this way and that. We got one of these and decided it was time to give one of these boxes a try – giving it The Chocolate Break treatment. Join us as we open the box and taste it’s sweet insides.

Russell Stover All Milk Gift Box – United States

In so many ways, this is our downfall. We migh have enjoyed this at the beginning of our journey of sampling and reviewing, but at this point, we don’t. We found almost every single offering here to be foul and far, far below par. It’s really sad. By looking for excellence, we get to enjoy less. But this we do for you.

Russell Stover Chocolates – http://bit.ly/russellstover

Kit – 0 out of 5 stars

Hans – 0 out of 5 stars