Flyer- Swiss Dark Chocolate, Rich and Thick American Caramel

"The Best Candy Bar In The World" is written on the side of this bar. A mighty bold statement, and there are fans that truly believe it. I was given my first Paris Flyer tonight by a to remain nameless but brilliant friend, on a visit to Kennebunk, Maine.

Atlanta's Paris Chocolate Company has taken this popular truffle combination and made it into a very special chocolate bar. Dark Chocolate and very chewy yet smooth caramel.

Excellant!

Available at specialty stores across the country. Check out the website (www.flyerchocolate.com) to order online or find a location near you.

San Diego: Chuao Chocolatier

I found a great little, but highly designed chocolate maker in San Diego a few years ago.
Now they have 5 or 6 locations in Southern California.

Known for unusual combinations of chocolates, truffles, hot chocolate and bars. Their Cafe at the Forum Shops in Carlsbad is a great little hangout, if your looking for some dynamite chocolate and a place to sit.

I am a sucker for honey and chocolate and the combination is out of this world. The Chuao Honey Truffle is a five star delicacy.
Made with: Orange blossom honey blended in Venezuelan dark and milk chocolate ganache, finely coated in dark chocolate and rolled in powder sugar. I LOVE THIS ONE!

Everything is worth the drive, so go and get some if you're in the area.

www.chuaochocolatier.com

London: European Candy Bars

On a recent trip to London, I had the opportunity to run through Harrods. I was very pressed for time, so I went directly to the Food Hall and the Chocolate Section (of course).

I took a random sample of what they consider the best.

Galler- Jean Galler's family has had a confectioner’s shop since 1930 and now they have their own counter and section in Harrods. His chocolate passion seems to eek form his veins. I sampled all sorts of different Galler products. The candy bars are amazing. The most unique are the small, individually wrapped, pieces (almost like small bars) that come in a box of 18 called "Langues de Chat". Your choice of boxes in the 3 chocolates (dark, milk and white) all stuffed with the smoothest of hazelnut paste. The are like small Delicious truffle bars!


Charbonnel et Walker- I grabbed a few bars and was impressed with the smoothness of each. The Caramel Bar was particularly good! It hit me on the plane home that this is the Company that opened a boutique at Saks Fifth Ave. in NY. I had a great Sundae there in December- VERY GOOD place to stop by when you need a quick fix in New York City!

New Candy from Nestle- "Crunch Crisp" resurrects Old Memories

Fond Memories: In 1969, I moved to a new neighborhood, got a new 3 speed bike and spotted a store I could get to on my own.. Stop 'N Go at 610 and Memorial Drive in Houston. That is where I tried my first Nestle's Crunch Bar and oh how I have loved this candy bar ever since! In actuality, I believe I can count this as site of and reason for my first major business transaction.  You see, when I started riding my bike to the corner store, candy was a nickel.  After a few years, my friend the clerk gave me the bad news that because the price of sugar had gone up, so too would the price of my beloved daily snack- to a dime. In shock, I stepped back and ran to the aisle- spotted 2 unopened boxes on the shelf and sighed a slight exhale in relief.  A few seconds later, with my idea formed and business plan in mind, I jumped on my bicycle and motored back to my house.  After cracking open my piggy bank, I was back at the store in a flash.  I purchased those 2 boxes (36ct) + 18 more bars (cleaned them out) for 5cents a piece.  I had just secured nearly a 3 month supply for half price. GREAT DEAL!

The "Crunch" Bar has been on top of my list through 4 decades. Now, Nestle has combined a crunch bar with a crispy wafer, crispies and chocolate creamy ganache to create the "Crunch Crisp".

This is a Winner!!