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Its ethical but not particularly delicate; the bars are very chunky so I wouldn't class it as posh. Very edible.
Best Posh Chocolate !
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Epona
Radar 2006-2020, Sonic 2006-2022, Jakey 2007-2024
Oh yeah it's like a bloody doorstop - big chunky bars.
I think for some gifts you know it has to be elegant and little chocolates in a box with a ribbon, for others a big wedge of expensive ethical chocolate fits the bill just fine
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I have not heard of this before but it has to be worth a shout and I will be looking out for it.
Harry Specters: The Ely chocolate factory hiring autistic workers
Meet the staff at the social enterprise where almost all the employees are "autistic and proud".
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kalidarkone
Bringing YOU round.....
This is my favourite Tony's bar.....
Although there seems to be a pecan crunch one that I've not tried.
Although there seems to be a pecan crunch one that I've not tried.
Mrs B got me a couple of bars of this local bean to bar chocolate for my stocking and they are fabulous. Everything in the shop is currently shown as sold out but I guess she'll be restocking in the new year... Great stuff anyway
Epona
Radar 2006-2020, Sonic 2006-2022, Jakey 2007-2024
I've got the pecan caramel one (early Xmas prezzie from my parents but we have so much chocolate in that I haven't had it yet!) so will report back when I've tried it.
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Loved because it took me here, literally on my doorstep as well. Who knew.
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Nb. I'll never forget an elderly client we had in that road. Whenever we went to help help, it's as if every bone in her body creaked......shudders.
clicker
nanook rubs it....
That's exactly how I was going to respond to your comment about the chunkiness of it upthread.
I saw they now have a 'double chocolate' variety. Is it new? Might be that I've only just cottoned on to it. Has anyone tried it?
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izz
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Can you tell us what they're like ?
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As good as it gets. Milky, creamy, smooth, melt in the mouth chocolate, expensive, tasty, superb quality.....
Problem 1 you buy it by the lump or a measured weight. 2 it's top price. 3. It's so very, very morish. 4 which one to choose ( whether you like white, milk or plain ). This is a problem because I always buy 2 or 3 different types.
It's a good thickness that won't break your teeth like Tony's. It has a nice snap to it.
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geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
Not worth it imo, I was gifted a mixed box set, wasn't impressed with any of the flavours and tbh the way the bar is presented messed with my ocd, I certainly wouldn't buy it, not a patch on quality chocolates that I do like. Hotel Chocolat is good as are most Waitrose chocs I've tried.
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What price ethical goods? I would purchase Tony's every time before buying anything by Nestle or Cadburys.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Thoroughly concur, don't think Tony's deserves it's reputation. Some of the Moser Roth chocolate from Aldi is just wonderful.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
I haven't bought Nestle or Cadburys muck this century, and a good bit before that. That's not chocolate! Hotel Chocolat used to be fairly ethical, not sure about now. Agree with izz about the Aldi chocolate too. I don't buy cheap muck
equationgirl
Respect my existence or expect my resistance
Hotel Chocolat gets my vote.Recommendations please ! I like to give chox to everyone at Christmas and was a-pondering ordering some from a makery near us however they cost out at £2 per truffle, which although these things are 'lishous, are wasted on the utter peasants I'm related to. Yes I'm aware of Thorntons, Lily O'Brien's etc and yes I do know that a slab of Galaxy is probably better value but I like to treat my nearest and dearest occasionally. (I'm also aware that Moser Roth from Aldi is often as good as some really expensive chocolate but hate to see their little faces fall when I hand it over. As I said, they're utter peasants
So ! What posh chocolate would make you happy ?
trabuquera
Modesty Bag
It's abominably expensive (£3.50 for a not-slab-like, rather slender bar), but hits all my buttons (not too sweet, lots of nut-based fillings, REALLY tastes of proper cocoa solids). You literally can't eat more than 3 or 4 squares of this before you feel like you've had a full chocolate pudding like a mousse or cake - but that is just fine by me:
(I don't work for them, not a paid partnership etc etc)
(I don't work for them, not a paid partnership etc etc)
