My Dear Sillies,
Time for a chocolate review. This Antidote chocolate, tagged "chocolate that loves you back", contains anise seeds and sun-dried tomato. Hmm, interesting. Would you try it?
Well, I did, and I did it for YOU. The bar's 70 percent cacao and relatively low in sugar (24 grams). Marketed as "artisan" and made in Ecuador, one Antidote bar will cost you approximately 12 USD.
I lucked out! I hadn't noticed the price, and there wasn't a price on it. The lovely checker decided to charge me $4.99. Woohoo.
My critique? Well, it tasted sour and plastic-y at first. But I enjoyed a sweet and smooth aftertaste. The anise and tomato don't over power the candy; it's a well blended mix. So, yeah, decent. Yet I still find it outrageously priced, unless you're lucky like me.
All in all, I didn't love it. It didn't love me back.
I'll give it a 6 out of 10.
I eat sun-dried tomatoes several times a week. They are among my favourite foods. You will be shocked, but I rarely eat chocolate, but that’s not because I don’t enjoy it. However, I think I would prefer to keep the two flavours apart. Once I ate black pepper ice cream in Ecuador, however, and it was delicious!
ReplyDeleteYeah, that part of the world -Ecuador, Costa Rica- has honed the art of certain beverages and foods, especially treats. So that makes sense to me. I also agree that tomatoes are not a natural pairing with chocolate.
DeleteThanks David.
I don't mind 70% dark chocolate and I would try it with anise, but the sun-dried tomatoes are just too "out there" for me. You are very adventurous! And speaking of "out there," I will remind HRH to submit a poem this year, although she may claw me.
ReplyDeleteThere are really only a few things to eat sun dried tomatoes with, all Italian foods I'm thinking.
DeleteI'll have a word with HRH, SWS. She mustn't claw you. Not ever.
Can't wait to see her/your submission/s.
That's still a lot for a candy bar although I do like dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteIt's too much. Indeed, you can find dark chocolate cheaper and better, Alex. I hope you do.
DeleteAnise would be okay, but tomato? Nah! And the price is ridiculous. Good thing you got a break, there. I'm no fan of Valentine's Day, so I'll try and think of something snide and witty. ☺
ReplyDeleteYeah for snide and witty. That's what we at Life by Chocolate enjoy most. Thanks, DD.
DeleteI love sun dried tomatoes but I'll never know what they taste like in chocolate.
ReplyDeleteLuckily it wasn't a strong taste in this one. You're not missing out though, Diane.
DeleteThat chocolate dors not sound appetizing since I'm not one for anise nor dried tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteRoses are Red
Violets are blue
I'd rather be dead
Than eat that chocolate doo doo.
Hahaha! You never fail to make me guffaw. Thank you for our official first contribution to the annual hatefest, Brigit.
DeleteI don't like to experiment with chocolate. Next thing you know you'll tell us you ate a Reese's Pieces! Yuck!
ReplyDeleteNo. Anything Hershey, just no. That's not real chocolate. And they're evil. Cheers.
DeleteDedicated to all the many tomcats out there who broke my heart over the years:
ReplyDelete"This is for you
Without paradox --
A heart-shaped poop
In my litterbox."
Hahaaaa
DeleteYou're an eloquent writer, HRH. Thank you kindly for this submission.
DeleteThis is such a funny review, and I honestly cannot believe you found chocolate with sun-dried tomatoes in it; that combination sounds so weird but also kind of adventurous. Lol, do you think the checker charged you less because they secretly knew it tasted like plastic, or did you just get super lucky with that price? Have a sweet and happy weekend! I also just shared a new travel post that you are invited to read at www.melodyjacob.com.
ReplyDeleteI think the checker was in a generous mood. She hadn't tried it. Ha. Thanks for responding. I'll visit your spot.
DeleteAt least I have not quit.
ReplyDeleteI still have a chance.
At least I have not hit
The rock bottom of romance.
At least I'm not a total shit
Like couch fucker JD Vance!
Hahahaha! Applause! Wow. We've strong competition from the same household over there. I like it.
DeleteLET's SEE THOSE ENTRIES BY 2/11 DAY's END. TY!
ReplyDeleteI'm not keen on experimental chocolate - no weird seeds, etc.
ReplyDeleteI already want to vote for Debra above - the genius of invoking JD in a hate poem. Kudos. I may be back with a try in a bit.
Yay. Glad you arrived and entered! Woohoo.
DeleteMy official entry. Note - I'm married to a Texan. 37 years. Pray for my soul in these dark times. I'm not necessarily trying for the pity vote....but, whatever works
ReplyDeleteLover turned MAGA
Sadly my life ain't funny
All I can do
Is turn up Bad Bunny
Thanks Robyn for your blog and this outlet. Cheers and yummy chocolates!
Bad Bunny is a wonderfully beautiful remedy for all of it, Joanne. Thank you.
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