Not just Chocolate - this is Art!

Not Afraid · 06-30-2005, 10:19 PM

For our 15th Anniversary, Chris brought home some incredibly decadant chocolate truffles from Chicago. The Shop is called Vosgesand everything about this chocolate is swank.

First of all, I received a deep plum colored box, wrapped in a wide plum satin ribbon which came in sealed clear bag. On the box, it has the name of the chocolatier with the tag line Haute Chocolate which made me smile. Then, the box simply states - Exotic Truffles. Indeed!

They describe their chocolate this way:

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Vosges truffles have exotic influences of an 'East meets West' theme. The infusions of rare spices and flowers combined with premium chocolate give a delicate balance of flavor, leaving you with a layered and lingering sensation of spice and chocolate. A true 'haut-chocolat' experience.

Well, I adore fine chocolate and I am fairly particular (and Chris, the real € is even more so). These chocolates are MAGNIFICIENT! The flavor combinations are exotic and absolutely wonderful. Some of the varieties may sound a bit odd, but, I haven't tasted anything but perfection yet (and I have a sad 4 left out of 16).

What I got:

Finnochio (Fennel)
Sale del Mare (Sea Salt)
Dulce de Leche
Balsamico
Red Fire (hot pepper)
Naga (Curry)
Viola (candied violet)
Black Pearl (Pirate flavored - j/k - wasabi, ginger and sesame)
Poivre (pepper)
Olio d'Oliva (Olive Oil)
Xocakyl (Mexican spiced chocolate)
Budapest (paprika)
Tlan Nacu (vanilla bean)
Wink of the Rabbit (caramel pecan)
Giarduia (Italian praline)
Woolloomooloo (Macadamia praline and coconut)

So, the worst and best news I got today was the Chris wouldn't be going to Chicago in July. Man, I'm going to be in HEAVY withdrawls. Probably not a bad thing since I am on a not-so-strict diet.

They also have a shop in Vegas, so those of you who travel there, stop by and get some art for your mouth.

CrazyLegs · 06-30-2005, 10:23 PM

OMG I so want that....Yummy
You are one lucky Woman Congrats Hugs

surfinmuse · 06-30-2005, 10:24 PM

NA, that sounds positively DIVINE!

Okay, fair exchange, I gave you the giggles with "epic tits," and in return you share "haute chocolat," if only by description!

Cheers!

Prudence · 06-30-2005, 10:27 PM

Oh I'm so jealous! I've heard of that place. Might have been on the food network or my chocolate porno mag. Maybe both.

blueerica · 07-01-2005, 08:17 AM

Mmmm.. Chocolate....

Matterhorn Fan · 07-02-2005, 08:24 AM

I'll take See's over your hoity toity chocolates any day.

Really.

You west-coasters SO take See's for granted.

Prudence · 07-15-2005, 07:58 PM

Damndamndamndamn -- a shop here sells them AND some of their "couture cocoas."

ARG!!!!

HTHBellcaptain · 07-25-2005, 06:44 PM

That sounds wonderful. I want some. NA, if you really loved us you would share.

Not Afraid · 07-25-2005, 06:45 PM

Honey, if you were on-line more, you would've got some.

HTHBellcaptain · 07-25-2005, 06:48 PM

D'oh!

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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Oh I'm so jealous! I've heard of that place. Might have been on the food network or my chocolate porno mag. Maybe both. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Mmmm.. Chocolate.... __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I'll take See's over your hoity toity chocolates any day. Really. You west-coasters SO take See's for granted.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Damndamndamndamn -- a shop here sells them AND some of their "couture cocoas." ARG!!!! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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HTHBellcaptain Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 183	That sounds wonderful. I want some. NA, if you really loved us you would share.
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HTHBellcaptain Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 183	D'oh!
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