Sorry, everyone,but I'm giving this up.
There's 2 reasons for me making this difficult decision (ooh I sound so dramatic!!):
1 - Health reasons. I don't want to get diabetes/get really fat/etc
2 - I'm not enjoying chocolate any more! I can't just have a chocolate bar when I feel like, I have to wait till I'm in a place where I can write about it. I'm also not eating the chocolate I love, which makes me quite sad. Can't have a Mars bar because I've already written about it. I honestly can't stand the idea of not having a Mars bar till next year!
Even bigger apologies to those who have contributed to the cause- Alex, Andy, Mel, Amy, Jen, Richard... Those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head. I'm more than happy to reimburse you should you want me to!
Once again I'm sorry, and if you feel the need to send me hate mail.... Go ahead! :)
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Tuesday 31st January, 2012 - Twix
THE CARAMEL IS BACK, YO!
The classic Twix is biscuit topped with caramel, coated with milk chocolate. The name comes from the words 'twin sticks', and these were first produced in the UK in 1967.
The amount of caramel in these is generous, and the chocolate is quite nice. However, it's the biscuit in these that lets the experience down. It's very bland and dry, I think. If there was something else other than biscuit in it it would be much nicer, but then it would be an entirely different chocolate bar. Also, I know a lot of people are fond of these, and I don't think they'd be too happy if these changed!
Twix used to be called Raider in many parts of Europe, though this was changed in 1991 to fit in with international branding. There's lots of different ways you can eat these (as laid out here), but the best way, in my opinion, is to chill it a little, then nibble off all the biscuit until you're left with just the sweet, sweet caramel.... mmmmm *Homer Simpson style drooling* ^_^
The classic Twix is biscuit topped with caramel, coated with milk chocolate. The name comes from the words 'twin sticks', and these were first produced in the UK in 1967.
The amount of caramel in these is generous, and the chocolate is quite nice. However, it's the biscuit in these that lets the experience down. It's very bland and dry, I think. If there was something else other than biscuit in it it would be much nicer, but then it would be an entirely different chocolate bar. Also, I know a lot of people are fond of these, and I don't think they'd be too happy if these changed!
Twix used to be called Raider in many parts of Europe, though this was changed in 1991 to fit in with international branding. There's lots of different ways you can eat these (as laid out here), but the best way, in my opinion, is to chill it a little, then nibble off all the biscuit until you're left with just the sweet, sweet caramel.... mmmmm *Homer Simpson style drooling* ^_^
Monday 30 January 2012
Monday 30th January, 2012 - Maltesers
Can't believe I've been at this nearly a month already! Thanks to everyone for their support so far! :D
Created in 1936 and first sold in 1937, Maltesers were originally known as 'Energy Balls'. The process in which they are made is pretty interesting... or at least, it seems to be from what I've gleaned from here. Have a look, because it's rather amusing, but it appears that once the insides (the malt balls, which are apparently made from the same stuff as Horlicks) are made, they are coated with chocolate in some kind of vortex type thing. The balls are kinda suspended in the air and the chocolate is sprayed at them, resulting in the perfect coating. I don't care if it's not true, this is now what I believe. It's a lot more plausible than some of the theories on there!
Maltesers are so very moreish. It's easy to consume a packet within minutes, and woe betide you if you've bought a box! They're really yummy if you suck all the chocolate off then chew the middle, but it's also very difficult. Sometimes you get one with a bit of a chewy centre, and that's really good!
These are also relatively healthy, with a standard packet only containing 187 calories. However, this won't do you any good if you bought a big box...!
Created in 1936 and first sold in 1937, Maltesers were originally known as 'Energy Balls'. The process in which they are made is pretty interesting... or at least, it seems to be from what I've gleaned from here. Have a look, because it's rather amusing, but it appears that once the insides (the malt balls, which are apparently made from the same stuff as Horlicks) are made, they are coated with chocolate in some kind of vortex type thing. The balls are kinda suspended in the air and the chocolate is sprayed at them, resulting in the perfect coating. I don't care if it's not true, this is now what I believe. It's a lot more plausible than some of the theories on there!
Maltesers are so very moreish. It's easy to consume a packet within minutes, and woe betide you if you've bought a box! They're really yummy if you suck all the chocolate off then chew the middle, but it's also very difficult. Sometimes you get one with a bit of a chewy centre, and that's really good!
These are also relatively healthy, with a standard packet only containing 187 calories. However, this won't do you any good if you bought a big box...!
Sunday 29 January 2012
Sunday 29th January, 2012 - Löffel Ei
I've even got people on the lookout for chocolate when they go on holiday :) these little treats came all the way from Austria!
The outer chocolate shell is lovely, that trademark creamy, slightly nutty Milka taste. However, I wasn't at all impressed with the stuff inside. It was a bit like a thick mousse, but it had a weird texture and the taste wasn't that good sadly! It's a shame, since I was very much looking forward to these! They smell amazing though, a lot like Nutella. Yum!
There's also a milk flavoured crème variety of these you can get. I'd really love to try those too. Milka chocolate is lovely, and it comes in a huge range of different flavours and styles, so I'm pretty sad that these cute lil eggs didn't live up to the standard for me!
Löffel Ei - little chocolate eggs filled with kakaocrème... that's chocolate crème, in case you were wondering :)
The thing I liked best about these was the packaging! They come in a lovely purple (pics don't do the shade of purple justice) eggbox, then you open in up to find 4 eggs with 2 cute little spoons!!
Unwrapping the egg, you can see that it has designated line for you to crack it open. Of course, me being me it didn't quite work out like that!
The outer chocolate shell is lovely, that trademark creamy, slightly nutty Milka taste. However, I wasn't at all impressed with the stuff inside. It was a bit like a thick mousse, but it had a weird texture and the taste wasn't that good sadly! It's a shame, since I was very much looking forward to these! They smell amazing though, a lot like Nutella. Yum!
There's also a milk flavoured crème variety of these you can get. I'd really love to try those too. Milka chocolate is lovely, and it comes in a huge range of different flavours and styles, so I'm pretty sad that these cute lil eggs didn't live up to the standard for me!
Saturday 28 January 2012
Saturday 28th January, 2012 - Oh Henry!
I'd never even heard of this one before... it's nice to know that my journey is being educational as well as fattening :)
I like the name of this chocolate bar. No one is 100% sure where the name comes from, but I like to think there's something sexual about it, if you get my drift ;)
This is 'peanutty caramel fudge bars in milk chocolate'. This one came in 2 halves, one for now and one for.... now :D Call it what you want, it tastes nearly identical to a Snickers to me, though not quite as good!
I had the pleasure of trying the US Oh Henry, which is produced by Nestle. However, in Canada, the bar is produced by Hershey's. Like I've mentioned before, Canada have a lot higher standards than other countries for chocolate, and as such it's labelled as a candy bar rather than a chocolate bar over there.
I like the name of this chocolate bar. No one is 100% sure where the name comes from, but I like to think there's something sexual about it, if you get my drift ;)
This is 'peanutty caramel fudge bars in milk chocolate'. This one came in 2 halves, one for now and one for.... now :D Call it what you want, it tastes nearly identical to a Snickers to me, though not quite as good!
I had the pleasure of trying the US Oh Henry, which is produced by Nestle. However, in Canada, the bar is produced by Hershey's. Like I've mentioned before, Canada have a lot higher standards than other countries for chocolate, and as such it's labelled as a candy bar rather than a chocolate bar over there.
Friday 27 January 2012
Friday 27th January, 2012 - Milky Way
'Milk chocolate with a light whipped white centre'. What the hell? I can't help but think that chocolate manufacturers just like to keep their cards close to their chests. What is in this little wonder? Nobody knows!
Another kid-focused item, I guess Milky Way is probably actually some kind of nougat. Don't quote me on that, though. Whatever it is, it's a tasty little treat. The middle is so light that these bar actually float in water. I don't think any other chocolate bar can claim that, so of course this was used in a European advertising campaign! I like to bite off all the chocolate first then eat the middle! ^_^
The Australian version of Milky Way is quite similar to the ones you get over here, apart from the fact that the centre is kinda chocolate flavoured. They sound good, don't they! In the States, it's different again, and actually their Milky Way is the equivalent of our Mars. I've never understood why they have to call things different names in different places. It just makes me think you might experience some kind of chocolate based trauma if you tried to buy something abroad D:
Contrary to popular belief, the bar isn't named after the galaxy Milky Way, but a malted milk drink that was popular when the chocolate bar was invented back in the 30s.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Thursday 26th January, 2012 - Hershey's Milk Chocolate
Kinda feel sorry for this bar, if you can believe it. Having researched it, it appears it's almost unanimous - This bar tastes a little like sick...!
The good thing about this (can hardly believe I said that :S) is that there IS a reason for it. Hershey's chocolate contains butyric acid, which can be found in vomit, among other things. Nice!
To be honest, I really did try hard to like this chocolate. I like the simple packaging, and at one time I had a real affection for Hershey's kisses, which I believe are made from this stuff. However, it's very sweet, and I have to wonder if it's just because I was quite a bit younger and my tastebuds weren't quite as refined. I think saying it tastes like sick is going a little far. It's a bit like cooking chocolate, I think, or christmas tree chocolates. Americans think Brits are snobby for turning their noses up at this, but I think that if they tried Cadburys they'd realise why we don't like this! On the plus side, it is kosher though, in the most literal sense of the word!
I shall be taking the remainder of this giant bar into the office I think, so I canforce it on share it with everyone else ;)
The good thing about this (can hardly believe I said that :S) is that there IS a reason for it. Hershey's chocolate contains butyric acid, which can be found in vomit, among other things. Nice!
To be honest, I really did try hard to like this chocolate. I like the simple packaging, and at one time I had a real affection for Hershey's kisses, which I believe are made from this stuff. However, it's very sweet, and I have to wonder if it's just because I was quite a bit younger and my tastebuds weren't quite as refined. I think saying it tastes like sick is going a little far. It's a bit like cooking chocolate, I think, or christmas tree chocolates. Americans think Brits are snobby for turning their noses up at this, but I think that if they tried Cadburys they'd realise why we don't like this! On the plus side, it is kosher though, in the most literal sense of the word!
I shall be taking the remainder of this giant bar into the office I think, so I can
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