Day 4, phew, got it going. The first few days are always the most difficult since I have3 to adjust my life and schedule to reflect some time for my blog. Ahhhh! I am also attending school which is amazing but still requires designated time. To top it off, despite me being busy with ChocolisciouslyDelightful, Youtube, and school training, I have dedicated 25 days of this Advent Calendar Edition of “Just Eat” in the form of ASMR videos as well, meaning daily videos for 25 days. I do not have much time for anything else but who is counting!!! Today’s theme is a description with solely one word. Yikes. Regardless, enjoy, subscribe to my delicious blog, and have a good laugh while visiting. Some of the reviews are quite funny but truthfully honest, always!
XOXOXO Soriah KINDER MIX ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Mediocre ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 1.0 / 5.0 (Rating changes upon consideration) Kinder Mini Eggs: Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs with a Milky Hazelnut Centre: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Modified Palm Oil, Hazelnuts, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin. 29% Milk Ingredients. Contains: Milk, Hazelnuts, Soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece; 6 g Calories 35 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated 1 g Trans 0 g (6 % for both) Cholesterol 2 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 3 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % CADBURY DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Repulsive ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.1 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Modified Palm Oil, Golden Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Modified Vegetable Oil, Ammonium Phosphatides, Lecithin (Soy, Sunflower), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavour. Contains: Milk, Soy May Contain: Wheat, Egg, Tree Nuts Nutrition Facts Per Piece (8.3 g) Calories 45 Fat 3 g 5 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (10 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 4 g Protein 0.5 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % REESE HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Alzheimer’s ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.1 / 5.0 Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Unsweetened Chocolate, Lactose, Lecithin, (Soy), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Peanuts, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Modified and Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Milk Ingredients, Dextrose, Pecans, Corn Syrup, Solids, Cocoa Powder, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Lecithin (Soy), Artificial Flavour, Carrageenan, TBHQ, Disodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed), Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Hazelnuts Nutrition Facts Per 5 Pieces (44 g) Miniatures Calories 220 Fat 13g 20 % Saturated 5 g Trans 0.1 g (26 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 130 mg 5 % Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Fibre 2 g Sugars 24 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % SMARTIES ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Diabetes ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.3 / 5.0 (Wrapping is cuter than Reese) Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Rice Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Natural Flavours, Safflower, Radish, Black Carrot, Lemon, Hibiscus and Spirulina Concentrates (For Colour). May contain tree nuts, egg, and soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 piece (9.4 g) % Daily Value Calories 45 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fats 1 g 6 % Trans 0.1 g Carbohydrate 6 g Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugars 6 g 6 % Protein 0.5 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Potassium 30 mg 1 % Calcium 10 mg 1 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % NIEDEREGGER ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Lavish ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 Ingredients: Almonds (42%), Bittersweet Chocolate 27% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Alcohol May contain traces of other tee nuts Cocoa Solids: 50% min. in bittersweet chocolate Nutrition Facts Per 100 grams Energy 498 kcal Fat 32.8 g Saturated Fats 8.1 g Carbohydrates 39.0 g Sugar 36.8 g Protein 9.5 g Salt 0.03 g LINDT LINDOR ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Alcohol ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 1.5 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Mass, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour, Vanilla May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Nutrition Facts Per 2 Pieces Assorted (13 g) Calories 80 Fat 6 g 9 % Saturated 4.5 g Trans 0 g (23 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 6 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 % FERRERO GOLDEN GALLERY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 4 Harmony ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified (Palm, Vegetable) Oils, Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), White Chocolate (Cocoa Butter, Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Whey Powder, Wheat Flour, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Almonds, Milk Powder, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Coffee Extract, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Whey Proteins, Potato Starch, Gum Arabic, Flavourings, Cocoa Mass, Caramel, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Salt Contains: Wheat (Gluten), Milk, Soy, Almonds, Hazelnuts Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece (8 g) Ferrero Delicious Calories 45 Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (8 % for both) Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 3 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 2 % LINDT EXCELLENCE ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF “JUST EAT” DAY 4 Cloud-9 ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 20.0 / 5.0 (It is my rating, he he he) Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa, Brown Sugar, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Soy Lecithin, Peppermint Oil, Fleur De Sel (Sea Salt), Flavour, Artificial Flavour, Lactose, Barley Malt Extract, Sodium Alginate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Excellence 70 % Cacao; 35 g Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Beans May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk and Soy Nutrition Facts Per 6 Assorted Pieces (33 g) Calories 180 Fat 12 g 18 % Saturated 7 g Trans 0.1 g (36 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 20 mg Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Fibre 3 g Sugar 13 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 %
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Hello lovely chocolate monsters, I must admit, I am having an enormous amount of amusement with describing tastes in five words or less. Sooooo much that I am going make that attempt once again, today!!! Let’s see what words run through my wild imagination. Challenge time!
XOXOXO Soriah KINDER MIX ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Enticing, tempting, magical, craving, delightful ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Ingredients: Kinder Schoko-Bons: Milk Chocolate Bites with a Milky Hazelnut Centre: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Modified Palm Oil, Hazelnuts, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Gum Arabic, Shellac, Glucose Syrup, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin Flavourings. 28% Milk Ingredients. Contains Milk, Hazelnuts, Soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece; 5 g Calories 30 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated 1 g Trans 0 g (5 % for both) Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 2 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 2 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 2 % CADBURY DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Pathetic, distasteful, refund, rushed, pitiful ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.2 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Modified Palm Oil, Golden Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Modified Vegetable Oil, Ammonium Phosphatides, Lecithin (Soy, Sunflower), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavour Contains: Milk, Soy May Contain: Wheat, Egg, Tree Nuts Nutrition Facts Per Piece (8.3 g) Calories 45 Fat 3 g 5 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (10 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 4 g Protein 0.5 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % REESE HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Identical, offensive, repulsive, unpleasant, rough ChocoliscioulsyDelightful Rating: 0.3 / 5.0 Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Unsweetened Chocolate, Lactose, Lecithin, (Soy), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Peanuts, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Modified and Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Milk Ingredients, Dextrose, Pecans, Corn Syrup, Solids, Cocoa Powder, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Lecithin (Soy), Artificial Flavour, Carrageenan, TBHQ, Disodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed), Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Hazelnuts Nutrition Facts Per 5 Pieces (44 g) Miniatures Calories 220 Fat 13g 20 % Saturated 5 g Trans 0.1 g (26 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 130 mg 5 % Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Fibre 2 g Sugars 24 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % SMARTIES ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Crunchy, mediocre, ordinary, good-enough ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 2.3 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Rice Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Natural Flavours, Safflower, Radish, Black Carrot, Lemon, Hibiscus and Spirulina Concentrates (For Colour) May contain tree nuts, egg, and soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 piece (9.4 g) % Daily Value Calories 45 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fats 1 g 6 % Trans 0.1 g Carbohydrate 6 g Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugars 6 g 6 % Protein 0.5 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Potassium 30 mg 1 % Calcium 10 mg 1 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % NIEDEREGGER ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Exquisite, balanced, whimsical, eccentric, unusual ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 Ingredients: Almonds (42%), Bittersweet Chocolate 27% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Alcohol May contain traces of other tee nuts Cocoa Solids: 50% min. in bittersweet chocolate Nutrition Facts Per 100 grams Energy 498 kcal Fat 32.8 g Saturated Fats 8.1 g Carbohydrates 39.0 g Sugar 36.8 g Protein 9.5 g Salt 0.03 g LINDT LINDOR ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Heart disease, diabetic coma ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.9 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Mass, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour, Vanilla May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Nutrition Facts Per 2 Pieces Assorted (13 g) Calories 80 Fat 6 g 9 % Saturated 4.5 g Trans 0 g (23 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 6 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 % FERRERO GOLDEN GALLERY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 3 Flawless, chic, posh, nutty, impeccable ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified (Palm, Vegetable) Oils, Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), White Chocolate (Cocoa Butter, Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Whey Powder, Wheat Flour, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Almonds, Milk Powder, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Coffee Extract, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Whey Proteins, Potato Starch, Gum Arabic, Flavourings, Cocoa Mass, Caramel, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Salt Contains: Wheat (Gluten), Milk, Soy, Almonds, Hazelnuts Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece (13 g) Calories 70 Fat 5 g 8 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (8 % for both) Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 10 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Fibre 1 g 2 % Sugar 5 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 2 % LINDT EXCELLENCE ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF “JUST EAT” DAY 3 Savoury, saltine, sophisticated, Louis Vuitton ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa, Brown Sugar, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Soy Lecithin, Peppermint Oil, Fleur De Sel (Sea Salt), Flavour, Artificial Flavour, Lactose, Barley Malt Extract, Sodium Alginate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Excellence 70 % Cacao; 35 g Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Beans May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk and Soy Nutrition Facts Per 6 Assorted Pieces (33 g) Calories 180 Fat 12 g 18 % Saturated 7 g Trans 0.1 g (36 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 20 mg Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Fibre 3 g Sugar 13 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % Welcome back for Day 2 of the “Just Eat” indulgence - Advent Calendar Edition. I am going to make a great attempt today for a variation in my description of each chocolate. An experiment is on the way, a challenge for myself. Here it goes! WouldI I be able to describe each bon bon in 5 words or less? Hmmmm. I am going to assume that this is much more challenging as opposed to being able to describe chocolates in endless amounts of words. I love the challenges that I am always imposing upon myself. This is just another perfect example, but who is counting? Nevertheless, are you ready for “Freddy”; an expression people, there is no Freddy here, he he he. Enjoy!
KINDER MIX ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Fresher, likable, nutty, stabilized, acceptable Kinder Mini Eggs: Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs with a Milky Hazelnut Centre: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Modified Palm Oil, Hazelnuts, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin. 29% Milk Ingredients. Contains: Milk, Hazelnuts, Soy ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 3.2 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece; 6 g Calories 35 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated 1 g Trans 0 g (6 % for both) Cholesterol 2 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 3 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % CADBURY DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Fabricated, synthetic, manufactured, plastic, phony Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Modified Palm Oil, Golden Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Modified Vegetable Oil, Ammonium Phosphatides, Lecithin (Soy, Sunflower), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavour Contains: Milk, Soy May Contain: Wheat, Egg, Tree Nuts ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.4 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per Piece (8.3 g) Calories 45 Fat 3 g 5 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (10 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 4 g Protein 0.5 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % REESE HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Gritty, coarse, granular, inferior, glucose Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Unsweetened Chocolate, Lactose, Lecithin, (Soy), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Peanuts, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Modified and Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Milk Ingredients, Dextrose, Pecans, Corn Syrup, Solids, Cocoa Powder, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Lecithin (Soy), Artificial Flavour, Carrageenan, TBHQ, Disodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed), Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Hazelnuts ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.1 / 5.0 (points further taken off for not learning from the mediocracy of Day 1) Nutrition Facts Per 5 Pieces (44 g) Miniatures Calories 220 Fat 13g 20 % Saturated 5 g Trans 0.1 g (26 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 130 mg 5 % Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Fibre 2 g Sugars 24 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % SMARTIES ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Adorable, perky, happy, colourful, tasty Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Rice Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Natural Flavours, Safflower, Radish, Black Carrot, Lemon, Hibiscus and Spirulina Concentrates (For Colour) May contain tree nuts, egg, and soy ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 2.8 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per 1 piece (9.4 g) % Daily Value Calories 45 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fats 1 g 6 % Trans 0.1 g Carbohydrate 6 g Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugars 6 g 6 % Protein 0.5 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Potassium 30 mg 1 % Calcium 10 mg 1 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % NIEDEREGGER ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Amazing, delicious, yummy, palatable, precise Ingredients: Almonds (42%), Bittersweet Chocolate 27% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Alcohol May contain traces of other tee nuts Cocoa Solids: 50% min. in bittersweet chocolate ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 (They just know how, rating has increased for the continuation of Niederegger’s smart choices) Nutrition Facts Per 100 grams Energy 498 kcal Fat 32.8 g Saturated Fats 8.1 g Carbohydrates 39.0 g Sugar 36.8 g Protein 9.5 g Salt 0.03 g LINDT LINDOR ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Balanced, smooth, rich, enjoyable, fun Ingredients: Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Mass, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour, Vanilla May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 3.9 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per 2 Pieces Assorted (13 g) Calories 80 Fat 6 g 9 % Saturated 4.5 g Trans 0 g (23 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 6 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 % FERRERO GOLDEN GALLERY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 2 Superlative, impeccable, superb, accomplished, skilled Ingredients: Sugar, Modified (Palm, Vegetable) Oils, Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), White Chocolate (Cocoa Butter, Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin), Whey Powder, Wheat Flour, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Almonds, Milk Powder, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Coffee Extract, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Whey Proteins, Potato Starch, Gum Arabic, Flavourings, Cocoa Mass, Caramel, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Salt Contains: Wheat (Gluten), Milk, Soy, Almonds, Hazelnuts ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece (9g) Ferrero Tenderly Dark Calories 55 Fat 4 g 6 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (9 % for both) Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 4 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 2 % LINDT EXCELLENCE ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF “JUST EAT” DAY 2 Foolproof, minty, crowning, experienced, abstract Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa, Brown Sugar, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Soy Lecithin, Peppermint Oil, Fleur De Sel (Sea Salt), Flavour, Artificial Flavour, Lactose, Barley Malt Extract, Sodium Alginate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Excellence 70 % Cacao; 35 g Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Beans May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk and Soy ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 Nutrition Facts Per 6 Assorted Pieces (33 g) Calories 180 Fat 12 g 18 % Saturated 7 g Trans 0.1 g (36 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 20 mg Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Fibre 3 g I am backkkkkkk, Christmas Love, Advent Calendar edition of "Just Eat" has finally arrived. This is always such an exciting time for me, the whole package of the festivities starting with the chocolate eating, Christmas decor, melodies, presents, food, family gatherings, and giving something back to the ones that either have no voice, are sick, or not financially in a great place. This year, I plan to disperse my volunteer skill at various of the most needed establishments. I feel so blessed, and grateful for all of the wonderful things in my life that I would like to spread the positivity. Thank you very much for taking the time from your schedule to take a peek at my blog, and I really hope that you enjoy the content. Please feel free to leave a comment, or question, or just because... Let the tasting begin!
Happy Holidays! xoxoxo Soriah KINDER MIX ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 First impression is a happy one. How could it not be, beautiful and bright colours, joyful Santa Claus, gifts galore. Even the Kinder egg is assisting with the Christmas tree decorations. What a positive scene! Any child would enjoy waking up, and trotting to their daily treat of chocolate. I am also pleasantly surprised that Kinder has included a variety of treats for each day of their Advent calendar. That is a nice surprise. As for taste, the Kinder Chocolate, which is what the welcome for Day 1 is, went unfortunately a bit sour for me. It is overly sweet, quite stale to the point where I had to check the expiry date, and a bitter aftertaste that has me reaching for some salty chips. Yes, it is that bad. On the upside, the chocolate wrapper is of good quality, and the amount "gifted" is generous. ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 2.3 / 5.0 Ingredients: Kinder Chocolate: Milk Chocolate with a Milky Filling: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin) Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Modified Palm Oil, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanillin. 33% Milk ingredients. Contains Milk, Soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 Piece; 13 g Calories 70 Fat 4.5 g 7 % Saturated 3 g Trans 0 g (14% for both) Cholesterol 4 mg Sodium 15 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 7 g 2 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 7 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 0 % CADBURY DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 Upon first impression in the exterior department, the Cadbury Advent Calendar seems a bit flimsy. Elongated and thin in appearance. It is a shame when you can predict the size of the chocolate prior to opening it up; meaning the company decided the take the cheap and stingy route with the small bite. The Santa Claus though seems overly proud as he is holding a huge gift in his right hand. The purple bag is full of fun toys, and I really do enjoy seeing some of those portrayed gadgets come to life such as the helicopter, and the Jack-In-The-Box. The Purple colour scheme is Cadbury's trademark, and it is actually a good look. The first day of this Advent Calendar does not start off badly. The chocolate is of a smooth consistency, a very nice melt. It is a bit on the sweeter side but not to the point where it is completely unbearable. I do like the simplicity of the chocolate. Cadbury has decided to shape their daily surprises into different festive forms. Today's theme was a Santa Sleigh. How imaginative! Overall, Cadbury has started off on a positive note. ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 3.7 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Modified Palm Oil, Golden Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Modified Vegetable Oil, Ammonium Phosphatides, Lecithin (Soy, Sunflower), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavour Contains: Milk, Soy May Contain: Wheat, Egg, Tree Nuts Nutriton Facts Per Piece (8.3 g) Calories 45 Fat 3 g 5 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (10 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 4 g Protein 0.5 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 % REESE HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 Hmmmm, how do I begin this on an eloquently "safe" basis? The exterior appearance of this Advent Calendar is a bit frightful and sad. All of the characters look like absolutely nothing recognizable; I do not even know what they are. Is this part of the mediocre theme that Reese is trying to portray? It went bad somewhere along the way, really bad. Besides the penguins, I do not understand any of it. In addition, the storyline has no flow, it is all over the place. As for taste, their Day 1 treat was incredibly sweet. I could even taste the high fructose corn syrup that is incorporated in this chocolate. Why does a company like Reese want to feed kids such garbage? I do not understand it! What is the whole purpose behind making children feel sick? The chocolate also tastes like sand, a grainy texture, and if this was not labeled as safe for consumption, I would think it is some artificial non-edible kind of food. Yuck. I hope that tomorrow brings a better day for Reese. ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 1.2 / 5.0 Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Unsweetened Chocolate, Lactose, Lecithin, (Soy), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Peanuts, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Modified and Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Milk Ingredients, Dextrose, Pecans, Corn Syrup, Solids, Cocoa Powder, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Lecithin (Soy), Artificial Flavour, Carrageenan, TBHQ, Disodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed), Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Hazelnuts Nutrition Facts Per 5 Pieces (44 g) Miniatures Calories 220 Fat 13g 20 % Saturated 5 g Trans 0.1 g (26 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 130 mg 5 % Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Fibre 2 g Sugars 24 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % SMARTIES ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 Okay, we must to have a serious talk. When I first took a glance at this Advent Calendar, I did not think too much of it either positively or negatively except that it had a whole lot of stories occurring all at the same time. It is very kid-friendly, the shape is great with a tower-like appearance, and the colour scheme is busy, exactly what every child would appreciate, so you would think. If you take a closer look at all of the characters, you will regrettably notice that each and every figure cartooned has either a "scared-run-for-your-life" look, as though Michael from the Halloween movies is chasing them, or a depressive "my-life-is-dreadful" aura. Why? You would have to ask Smarties. Who would allow this to hit the stores? Only someone drunk enough at that time of production. I am frightened just looking at these images, nightmares are around the corner for me this evening. Yikes! As for taste, Smarties has failed miserably once again. This must be the worst chocolate that I have consumed in a long time. It is stale on every level, absolute dreadful to the point where I would rather eat snakes, and I am a vegan. You get the point. I hope that Day 2 is somewhat more appealing, in taste that is. Exterior is done, nothing can be changed there. Uhhh, wrong, so wrong! ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 0.1 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Rice Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Natural Flavours, Safflower, Radish, Black Carrot, Lemon, Hibiscus and Spirulina Concentrates (For Colour) May contain tree nuts, egg, and soy Nutrition Facts Per 1 piece (9.4 g) % Daily Value Calories 45 Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fats 1 g 6 % Trans 0.1 g Carbohydrate 6 g Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugars 6 g 6 % Protein 0.5 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Potassium 30 mg 1 % Calcium 10 mg 1 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % NIEDEREGGER ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 This is a German Brand of Marzipan chocolates that are quite famous in the town of Lubeck, where the chocolate magic began in the year 1806. I am completely surprised with the size of this Advent Calendar, and I must say that "I LIKE IT." Small, compact, colourful, happy with charming drawings. See, it is about quality, not quantity. I love the whole theme on this Advent Calendar, the happy Santa Claus reading his list, the elfs decorating the Christmas tree, cooking, wrapping gifts. Every single time that I look at it, I see something different. It is a positive story. Any child would be happy to receive this Advent Calendar. As for the taste of what they claim to be 75% Marzipan filling, it is quite deliciously. I can certainly taste a whole lot of almonds, the sweetness is balanced just right, and the recipe is clever. This is a nice and light bon bon that would pair nicely with coffee. Great job Niederegger! ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 Ingredients: Almonds (42%), Bittersweet Chocolate 27% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins, Vanilla Extract), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Alcohol May contain traces of other tee nuts Cocoa Solids: 50% min. in bittersweet chocolate Nutrition Facts Per 100 grams Energy 498 kcal Fat 32.8 g Saturated Fats 8.1 g Carbohydrates 39.0 g Sugar 36.8 g Protein 9.5 g Salt 0.03 g LINDT LINDOR ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 Well, well, well, here we are once again Lindt. Me and you go way back! I have purchased their Advent Calendars almost every year since I began my blog; tested many of their chocolates. Christmas time is one of their busiest in all of their stores. Let's begin on a good note. Lindt certainly never fails in their illustration department as their images are always sophisticated, fun, and bold. This Advent Calendar would look great on anyone's desk, no shame here. As for the taste though, unfortunately, nothing much has changed. Ahhh, why Lindt, you have so much potential. Overly intoxicaed with sugar, just throw one more bucket in while you are at it Lindt. Uhhh. This is not "Irresistibly Smooth" as it is alleged on the box. Do not make claims that you cannot keep. My only question is why make the same mistakes over and over and over and over and over and over, okay, now, let go of the keyboard..... ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 1.4 / 5.0 (for the classy packaging) Ingredients: Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Mass, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour, Vanilla May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Nutrtion Facts Per 2 Pieces Assorted (13 g) Calories 80 Fat 6 g 9 % Saturated 4.5 g Trans 0 g (23 % for both) Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg 0 % Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Fibre 0 g Sugars 6 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 % FERRERO GOLDEN GALLERY ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 Let me start off by saying how gorgeous the exterior look of this Advent Calendar is. I am truly dazzled. Also, the size and thickness of the box as well as chocolates feels generous. The facade of an Italian city is what is depicted on the front of the calendar. Beautiful you think, I call it genius! Classy, simple, and yet it works. What I also noticed about this Advent Calendar is that they offer 7 variations of bon bons for each of the 24 days. A child or an adult will always be kept guessing. Also, these chocolates are the "plentiful kinds", nothing cheappppy here!!! Taste is well balanced between sweet and salty. The whole hazelnut piece that I received on the 1st day is truly a delight. Ferrero surely knows how to balance sugar levels by adding a bit of protein (the hazelnut silly). This company must have a chocolate doctor on staff, he he he. The quality is of utmost. For that price point, Ferrero gifts delicious, and sophisticated bon bons. No disappointment here. Great job! ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 Nutrtion Facts Per 1 Piece (9g) Ferrero Tenderly Dark Calories 55 55 Fat 4 g 6 % Saturated 2 g Trans 0 g (9 % for both) Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 5 mg 1 % Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Fibre 0 g 0 % Sugar 4 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 %. Iron 2 % LINDT EXCELLENCE ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION OF "JUST EAT" DAY 1 I will keep this short: elegant, refined, cosmopolitan, cultured, chic, stylish, posh, need I say more. This goes for both, taste and exterior appearance. ChocolisciouslyDelightful Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa, Brown Sugar, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Soy Lecithin, Peppermint Oil, Fleur De Sel (Sea Salt), Flavour, Artificial Flavour, Lactose, Barley Malt Extract, Sodium Alginate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid May Contain Peanuts and Tree Nuts Excellence 70 % Cacao; 35 g Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Beans May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk and Soy Nutrition Facts Per 6 Assorted Pieces (33 g) Calories 180 Fat 12 g 18 % Saturated 7 g Trans 0.1 g (36 % for both) Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 20 mg Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Fibre 3 g Sugar 13 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 4 % Iron 8 % This my dear and wonderful chocolate friends is the end to my Advent Calendar Edition Competition. It has been a ball! Some of the days throughout have been great, and others not so much, due to many chocolate aspects. I strive to bring awareness to ingredients and at the same time, rate based on taste, texture, aftertaste, and appearance of wrapping and chocolate. I am incredibly optimistic that 2017 will see a fantastic turn-around with many chocolate makers in terms of what they add to their cacao beans. Of course, at the same time, it does have to be scrumptious. You cannot have healthy without tasty. Having said that, I would like to immensely thank everyone who took the time to read my Christmas blogs. You have given me a wonderful opportunity to spread my message that you can eat chocolate daily, lots of it too, but with the right ingredients. I send you all gigantic chocolate hugs, wherever you might be on this beautiful world.
GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Yes, Godiva did deliver a bon bon for Day 25 of their Advent Calendar Edition. It is an utterly unique shape, so much so that I do not know what it is. Initially, it looks like four sided but then upon closer look, it could be 8, 12 or in the end, even circular. That is up to the imagination of every individual who is lucky enough to devour. As for the chocolate, itself, I would have appreciated something a bit more lavish for the very last day of the competition however, I am happy that something was included instead of not. Taste: the chocolate is super creamy, a bit of a buttery flavour mixed with caramel. It smacks like a grandmother eating with no teeth, not always a bad thing. There is a sweetness with a ting to keep you guessing. I do not perceive the mystery as anything worthwhile but it is there. Also, gifts are being unboxed today as it is the 25th day of December, come on now, did you forget. Anyhow, this makes it a double wham bam, ham, and come on now, nothin’ but a jam! Yahhoooooooo! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.9 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Rogers’ was also generous by providing us an absolutely stunning red foil bon bon for Day 25 of their Advent Calendar Edition. This is some seriously exquisite Choco that has left me speechless. Way to go Mr. You will forever be my best friend! Now, let’s go, and open presents. I am jumping up and down with joy! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Just decided not to. Ran out of BELL themed ideas! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: Niente LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Ran out the door, and flew back to Switzerland on a unicorn for an immediately change in ingredients! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: Niente DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Out on the sugar fields with 1600 scientists, trying to figure out why sugar? Why is it in all foods, everywhere, and anywhere. What makes this ingredient so popular, besides taste. It is the culprit of many diseases. This goes for all sorts of sweeteners that are under different names. It is a bit sad actually. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: Niente KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Back to Italy in the land of coffee, pasta, pizza, Medici’s, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, piazzas but wait, not chocolate? Kinder has some re-thinking to do for perhaps hmmmmmmmmmmmm, a different bon bon for a different day? How hard can that be? Kinder is keeping all chocos the same. Boring, and disappointing! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: Niente LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye: www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Sinfully The Best is in Mexico, trying to squeeze truck loads of desperately needed mediocre ingredients for pennies on the dollar. This needs to be done prior to the 20% added importation tax! Hurry up mate, the clock is ticking! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: Niente GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR
Once again, a reminiscent of a previous day. This bon bon has been seen before. No doubt about that! It still looks gorgeous though the second, third, and fourth time around. I adore the small little crushed nuts sprinkled ever so delicately on top, just to give it some pizzazz. The job is successfully done. This by the way is a milk chocolate that I am referring to for Day 24 of Godiva’s Advent Calendar Edition. The shape is circular, the Choco is dense enough to remember and realize that Godiva has not become thrifty overnight. They still prefer to give than receive! Taste: Creamy consistency on the inside, and the nuts provide just enough texture for a crunch on the outside. Unfortunately though, the sweetener is too dense, and the melt I would say is satisfactory. Overall, a C+ in my book. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.9 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Milk chocolate in gold foil, ohhhhhh, it looks so rich! I cannot help but smile with the impeccable simplicity of Rogers’ chocolates. It is such a minimalist approach that they have managed to form but somehow, it all comes together to present perfection. Another daily winner here! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Purdy’s should be out of the running by now. They have pushed it to the limits. I cannot believe the amount of chances I have been generously giving them. Once again, a duplication that is from a very, very recent day of this "Advent Calendar Edition." At the very least, Purdy’s employees should have thought about putting a bigger gap between the same looking chocolates throughout the advent calendar. As for taste, I must admit, it is all wrong. Purdy’s has been one of the weakest contenders in this Advent Calendar Edition, and they just keep plummeting. The chocolate concoction is an insult to other chocolate makers on all levels. Do not get me started now! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 1.7 / 5.0 LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Now this is Christmas! How beautiful is the milk chocolate angel holding a star from Lädearch’s 24th day of their Advent Calendar! She looks gentle, sympathetic, and remorseful but yet at the same time, a bit arrogant. Her wings are made of white chocolate but it is so minimal that the taste gets lost. Ohhhhhh, I just bit her head off, and it was delicious!!! I am truly sorry. Does it make it any better if the angel knows that I am testing, comparing, and at the same time trying to make the world a better place by bringing awareness to ingredients in chocolates? Now that I worded it in that manner, I feel a little better. The taste is spectacular, as most of the other Advent Calendar Days from this Swiss chocolate maker are. I just finished devouring the rest, and it was a creamy, indulging, scrumptious, nutty, and lastly, I want more. Now how could Läderach not realize their full potential if only the ingredient list is altered; not tweaked though as there are too many things to substitute or remove. Laderach's chocos would then be nothing short of perfection. I am looking forward to seeing this change for next year. I am eagerly waiting!!! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.6 / 5.0 DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Smart, oh yes, and once again sophisticated! In addition, Daniel Chocolates tries to make up for their missed Advent Calendar days with yet another mini-mini sized bar, which can qualify as an actual chocolate bar you can purchase in a local grocery store. It looks great. One of my colleagues loves them all, at least in appearance. As for taste, I do appreciate the small ingredient list as less is more in this case. My main complaint though is the glucose level. It is just a tad bit over the top, not much, jusssssttttt a little bit! He He He. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.9 / 5.0 KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Since I do not want to reiterate myself, here is a link to Kinder’s unfortunate conclusion of their Advent Calendar! Until next year Kinder, make a change to your chocolates by incorporating a variety. Children will love the daily surprises! http://www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/budget-friendly-and-organic-budget-friendly-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-2-or-day-2 LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago, but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye. www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Perfect carving of what looks to be a milk chocolate Santa Claus. Hmmm, actually, upon closer inspection, the carving for today is not as flawless as the rest of the Advent Calendar Days. The drumpy faced impression does not work, and Santa’s hat is much too small for his head. Also, there is no portrayal of movement in any way or form in this Choco. I wonder why. Regardless, the taste is also disappointing. Cheap, cheap, and more cheapness. Ingredients, and of course methods are both imperative for a good dessert. In Sinfully The Best’s Case, their cheap ingredients that they source from who knows where are not doing them justice. Perhaps it is Mexico. Well, they are out of luck now as there will be a 20% tax imposed for any imports coming to the US. I believe that this took place this morning. Goodbye guacamole, ahhhhh. Nothing will ever get through without paying US taxes, especially with the huge wall that will also be built between Mexico and America. This my friends will apparently be paid for by the Mexican government from the money imposed on the taxes. It is a vicious circle. Anyhow, I am getting off this topic now as I really do not want to spend time talking about politics on my blog. It is too controversial. The only controversies that I would like to see here should be in relation to chocolate, and food. I do not want to be the burden of starting a fiery brawl. In conclusion, this Choco just did not make the cut! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR
I am 100% certain that I have seen this bon bon somewhere before. Ah, yes, an occurrence of a repetition once again. Godiva thought that it would be quickly eaten by all and forgotten, but ohhh no my friends, I do remember, and am sending out a reminder. It has been documented therefore the duplication secret is out. No problem though since this bon bon makes up in the appearance department. It does look so very pretty, quite sophisticated, and a lovely exterior. The milk chocolate shavings that are ever so delicate resemble light snowflakes that have just began to fall. Ohhh, so poetic but that is how I feel when I look at this choco. Upon first bite though, I am surprised. The filling is caramel, and you would think that it would be a sweet-fest but no, there is bitterness to it. Actually, it is completely distasteful. Uhhhhh, the aftertaste is so sour. I cannot believe this. Beautiful on outside but yet so ugly on the inside. This choco cannot get any worse. How deceived I feel. The overall taste is so tart that I perceive it as hostile. I feel cheated, and I cannot seem to get past this initial impression. “Do not judge a book by its cover” as the oldest saying goes! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.6 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR How flawless are you today once again Rogers’, in your show off silver foil! This bon bon is the popular “kid” on the block. Everybody is jealous of it but yet everyone wants to be like it. Need I say more? Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, A BELLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.4 / 5.0 LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR A repetition for Läderach. What is it with these Chocolate Companies, can they not think of something more original, and unique for each individual day of these Advent Calendars. Come on now, surprise the kids a little, or perhaps you want to make them sulk? Not much is going on for the exterior in terms of appearance but upon first devour, this choco is nothing short of spectacular. Creamy, silky, a hazelnut aftertaste that balances the sugar, good pungent that is not overly abundant, and an acceptable melt. Overall, great job Läderach, but please do SOMETHING about this vicious ingredient list. Who wants to consume things with food colouring, palm oil, milk powder, and plant oils to point some of them out? Hmmmm, I wonder what is up with the plant oils. I like the coconut oil ingredient, even the sunflower oil but come on with the rest. "Plant Oils" is too generic. What is really in this concoction of oils. I feel resentful for their harsh ingredient list, and am completely turned off, despite their delicious taste in chocolate. I am hopeful that things will change in the near future with this famous Swiss Brand, and a healthier and improved version will soon be introduced. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.5 / 5.0 DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR So adorable, and insanely charming. My best friends are back for Daniel’s Day 23 of their Advent Calendar Edition. Penguins, 3 of them to be precise making their best attempts to plop a star on top of a Christmas tree. I am in a vastly festive mood, and grinning from ear to ear. Yeahhhh! As for taste, ggggggrrrrrreaaaat!@#$ No need to critique my little friends with anything. They are just “perfect.” Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.1 / 5.0 KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Since I do not want to reiterate myself, here is a link to Kinder’s unfortunate conclusion of their Advent Calendar! Until next year Kinder, make a change to your chocolates by incorporating a variety. Children just love surprises! http://www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/budget-friendly-and-organic-budget-friendly-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-2-or-day-2 LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago, but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye. www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Wow, I am truly astonished, and utterly in celebration mode since this milk chocolate is absolutely gorgeous. Well, not the chocolate itself to be precise, but the green foil with a music note on one side, and an additional chocolate with gold foil and a music note on the other. Come on, the carving imagination for Sinfully The Best is out of this world. Not only are there no duplications in their advent calendar so far, but the exterior appearance of their chocolates is absolutely one of the best. That is where they earn most of their rating points from. It is certainly not due to their quality in chocolate, or the lack of ingredient list that they have "mistakenly" managed to not provide to us. Their strength is purely superficial. Just pretty on the outside with bad taste, and zero personality on the inside. Flavour: bland milk chocolate that is hard to bite, lack in smoothness, undesirable melt, and cheap cacao mixture. Whatever you are adding to your beans Sinfully The Best, just stop, and back off!!! Get it together, and learn that a quality meal, snack, dessert, even chocolate begins with good ingredients. A cheap list will produce a cheap taste! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.9 / 5.0 GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR
A heart shaped milk chocolate with Godiva’s trademark name running across the left side of the bon bon is the pick of the 22nd Day of their Advent Calendar Edition. A duplication of its own kind, but on a positive note. At least the repetitions in the look of each chocolate are days apart, unlike another chocolate maker that has the same theme going, day after day, after day. No need to be a snitch. This piece of choco is shiny in appearance, clean lines, the engraving is of utmost perfection. Outcome, an A- for the outer shell. As for the interior taste, creamy, speedy melt, sweetener could have been on a calmer note, and the lingering nuttiness leaves a nice touch. Overall, a mediocre taste with positive notes. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Need I continue to say more, perfection is an addiction. It just keeps rollin’. Another superb day for Rogers’, and on all levels, including ingredient list. Whoazers! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Phewwwww, yes, Santa Claus saved the day. That is the theme for Day 22 of the Advent Calendar Edition for Purdy’s. Santa looks joyful, embracing, inviting, and fresh! What about the taste though, Santa must also deliver in that department? Hmmmm, not so fast, and not so good. Awful actually! Oh, my doodles, it tastes like an ol’ shoe. Well, an overly sweetened ol’ shoe. I think that it is a theme which Purdy’s is aiming for. I have not quite yet figured out what is the content here, but it is safe to say that it is not a pretty one. This is a bad manifestation on all levels. Need I say more? Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.8 / 5.0 LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR I am a little bit surprised, and at the same time disappointed for day 22 of Läderach’s Advent Calendar Edition. I will further elaborate. The reason for my opening statement is that yes, it is a real astonishment to see a bon bon not at all related to Christmas with the pink bow running across it, and yes, disappointed because I actually think that Läderach used this piece of choco from their Valentine’s Day leftover chocolates. Seriously, that makes perfect sense, all of it. They could have at least waited until Valentine’s 2017 to add it in one of their chocolate boxes, but by that time perhaps, the chocolate would taste too stale for sale. Ohhh, that rhymes. Nice! Anyhow, let’s taste and test! Nope, I am so dissatisfied. This is horrible. Yes, musty too. Certainly a leftover. It might have “accidentally” been dropped in all of these Advent Calendars. Unfortunately, this idea cannot be proved. Trust me when I say that there is nothing sweet about this heart and its ribbon. Just an overly-expired piece of choco. Naughty and bad! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Cuteness and charm is what Daniel delivers once again. It is a repetition of its predecessor days but who’s counting! Overall, this company has good ingredients with a decent taste. My sole complaint though is in taste, predominantly, the sweetness. Wayyyyy tooo much! Also, perhaps the reason for the kindness in the size of these chocolate bars seen here and there in the Advent Calendar is to make up for the days have nothing, nada, zero, nil. It all makes sense now. I was beginning to worry! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.8 / 5.0 KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Since I do not want to reiterate myself, here is a link to Kinder’s unfortunate conclusion of their Advent Calendar! Until next year Kinder, make a change to your chocolates by incorporating a variety. Children just love surprises! http://www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/budget-friendly-and-organic-budget-friendly-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-2-or-day-2 LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago, but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye. www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR A dark piece of choco carved as a moose is what Sinfully The Best brought to us for Day 22 of their Advent Calendar Edition. Perfect from every corner. There is nothing in terms of appearance that needs improvements. It is seriously that flawless. The detail work is of excellence. There is a healthy shine to the chocolate that is quite inviting. Let’s delve in now; for testing purposes of course (he he he). Wow, a pleasant surprise. The dark chocolate tastes rich, and balanced in terms of the cacao and sugar, cacao and butter, cacao and oils, cacao and whatever else they have incorporated in this piece of beautifulness. We still will never know though. Why so secretive with the ingredient list, what is there to hide? Top secret? Oh well, the truth will one day prevail! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR
Let’s see now, how can it be that Day 21 is already here. Wow, time is flying, where does it really go? If I think about all the things that consume my days, I conclude that yes, it is full by the hour but yet, there is so much more to accomplish. The job(s) is/are never done. Once a task is crossed off my list, a new one is added. The circle of life! No complaints here though, life is a blessing after all. Every day I consider special! This is a much deeper topic that I would love to explore with you all but just not today. Perhaps I can dedicate a whole blog on this kind of mind-thinking. Moving on to the chocolate that Godiva has presented for us today. Firstly appearance, there is nothing that says “Wow." The choco has the shape of a box with white uneven lines running in all sorts of directions. The indefinite of the definite. It looks too messy and chaotic! Upon initial bite, it is tasteless meaning that for once, Godiva has added too little of a sweetener. How can that be, hmmmm... It is bland from all ends. The chocolate itself is of a cheap milk concoction that I would not even label as chocolate. There is a bit of creaminess to this chocolate however, this is not enough to justify some sort of positivity. Foul! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 1.3 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Green in colour, and a perfect little bon bon for Day 21 of the Advent Calendar Edition for Rogers’. "Life is exuberance" at Rogers’! Be happy! I love the consistency of their perfection! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR What more can I say about Purdy’s, and their 21st Day of the Advent Calendar Edition except a thousand thumbs down! A bell wrapped in purple foil, how original (I am being sarcastic). As for the taste, let’s just say that I would rather hike the Grouse Grind five times over before I need to consume another one of these little chocos. Actually, what am I saying, I love the Grouse Grind hike, no! I meant to say that playing tennis for five hours is better than tasting this grossness, again, wait, what? I love to play tennis, okay, okay, you get the point. Let’s just say that the dentist is calling me before I must endure another one of these bells. Yikes, wait, then there is Day 22, 23, 24… Oh brother! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 1.6 / 5.0 LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Nice job for Day 21 of the Swiss Chocolate maker! A hazelnut in the middle of the chocolate, and two more at adjacent sides, bonus! We all know Laderach's chocolates are delicious, scrumptious, and yes, I do want more, but are they nutritious? I thiiiiiiiink NOT! Go back to the basics Läderach, elimination is key, 90% of the ingredients! Where do I begin, perhaps the Gluten, Milk Egg White? Now I am in disgust, despite the yumminess. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Cheapness has hit Daniel Chocolates once again. We all got nothing for Day 21 of their Advent Calendar. I wonder why, have we been bad, not deserving? At least they seem to think so. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Since I do not want to reiterate myself, here is a link to Kinder’s unfortunate conclusion of their Advent Calendar! Until next year Kinder, make a change to your chocolates by incorporating a variety. Children just love surprises! http://www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/budget-friendly-and-organic-budget-friendly-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-2-or-day-2 LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago, but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye. www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Gorgeous looking chocolate in a light brown colour portraying a leaf is the chosen gift for Day 21 of the Sinfully the Best Advent Calendar Edition. It is flawless in appearance. I am truly impressed. As for the taste, caramel with nuttiness lingering thereafter. A medium in terms of sweetener, consistency, smell, melt, and smoothness. It is not overly great but yet, not overly poor. I am indecisive on this one, but will be fair with my rating below. Looking forward to Day 22! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.5 / 5.0 Once again to all my enchanting Choco lovebugs, Day 20 of the Advent Calendar Edition will be done in a briefer manner. I have noticed that all of you chocolate lovelies do enjoy the shorter versions of my Choco blog quite a bit but unfortunately, I must admit, that I love the longer posts!!! You are stuck with me, and my endless writing. Having said that, let the hardship, suffering, difficulty, struggle, exertion, sweat, harsh critique, okay, okay, you get the point now BEGIN! He He He He He. No explanations here, just straightforwardness. I hope that you enjoy it. Let the Choco games begin!
GODIVA CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Happy Day, Oh Happy Day, what is presented to us from Godiva on the 20th day of December? Oh, a cheerful and delightful little bon bon with sprinkles of confectionary on top. It is enough to make anyone smile. Too much of it would be panic provoking due to the “busy” stance. Too little would mean cheap and thrifty, yikes. Godiva has perfected the amount. They probably even counted each glitz. Milk chocolate it is for Godiva. Wonderful choice for day 20 of your Advent Calendar Edition. Taste – subtle and nice, everything vice! Okay, I just felt like saying that, I do not really mean the latter. Seriously though, this is an overall nice piece of Choco. Melts great, tastes great, swishes around the mouth great, sugar dump is also great. Wow Godiva, you nailed it this time! Five thumbs up. Now, all you need to do is revamp the ingredients. Lastly, please spend your focus specifically on the Palm Kernel Palm oil which by the way, is a carcinogenic. Seriously Godiva, what are you trying to do, stimulate cancer cells to people. What is your motive? Revenge? Death by chocolate, literally. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm; and the revenge continues. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Cream, Hazelnuts, Sorbitol Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Sweetened Condensed Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Milk, Butter, Water, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Palm), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Skim Milk Powder, Natural Flavour, Apple, Raspberries, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactose, Barley Malt Flour, Artificial Flavour, Pectin, Citric Acid Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 ROGERS’ CHOCOLATES – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Perfection, affection, connection, detection, attraction, well, I am getting a bit carried away here. I felt like a rhyme robot. The truth of it is that Rogers’ is beautiful, from the inside and out. No Palm Oil here. They love their customers. Yahooooo Rogers’. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soya Lecithin, Vanilla) Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 PURDY’S CHOCOLATIER – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Bell, bell, bell, bell, bell, bell, bell, bell, I cannot look at another one of their bells again. Wow Purdy’s, what obsession and possession do you have with these bells???? Do you not understand that you have overdone it negatively from every angle possible? I am at the point where I just want to throw this piece of Choco in the lake, river, ocean.... Okay, "calm down" I tell myself, and NO, I do not have any anger issues. Purdy's with your bells - f$%*%###%^&*@. I am composing myself now, It is chocolate after all; I need to keep my “cool.” I just do not understand why do they impose this same theme throughout their gorgeous looking Advent Calendar (that is on the outside of course, not in). Excitement – gone! Taste – outright disguising any way you look at it! I am shaking my head now, and that is not a good sign. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unfortunately, the company did not disclose this information. I will always wonder why! Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 1.7 / 5.0 LÄDERACH – CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Teddy bear for Day 20 of Läderach’s Advent Calendar Edition. What a sweetheart he is. Milk chocolate body with white chocolate as paws, dark chocolate for his eyes and buttons. I almost do not want to bite into him but due to work purposes, I must! Here we go bear! Upon first bite, this bear is ever so creamy, and luscious, and nutty, and smooth, and oh, give me more! Nice! Great size also. What child or adult would not want this, especially since it is getting closer to the 25th day of Christmas. So many goodies that I cannot bear (teddy bear, get it) the love. It is overwhelming. Overall, great job on the taste but once again, Läderach is similarly, like Godiva, trying to execute their devoted customers with “Death by Chocolate” due to their Palm Kernel Oil ingredient amongst a few others in this case. How traumatizing! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Almonds, Plant Oils, Palm Kernel Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Milk Powder, Butter (Milk), Glucose, E-420, Walnuts, Honey, Wheat, Gluten, Milk Cream, Inverted Sugar, Malt, Gluten, Soya Lecithin, E-471, E-322, Natural Aromas, Gluten, Butter Fat, Natural Aromas, E-904, Aroma, Lactose, Spices, Milk Egg White, E-500, Antioxidants, E-306, Colour E-171 AND E-160B AND E-160 A, E-120, E-100, Palm Wax, Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.9 / 5.0 DANIEL CHOCOLATES - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Generosity is still the main theme of Daniel Chocolates. Despite the gift that keeps on giving, more is not always "more". Mini sized milk chocolate bar is the goodie for Day 20 of their Advent Calendar Edition. No need to say more except that once again, their weakness is in the exaggerated amount of sugar dumped in by the pounds. Lay low mister! Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dry Whole Milk, Soya Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 KINDER - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Since I do not want to reiterate myself, here is a link to Kinder’s unfortunate conclusion of their Advent Calendar! Until next year Kinder, make a change to your chocolates by incorporating a variety. Children just love surprises! http://www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/budget-friendly-and-organic-budget-friendly-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-2-or-day-2 LINDT - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR Unfortunately, regrettably, sadly, sorry to say that Lindt did not make it any further in this Advent Calendar Edition Competition. Well actually, it should have been the end for them long ago, but I gave Lindt the benefit of the doubt. Despite my benevolence, their daily bon bons were outright stale and rancid. I was hopeful that there would come a day, any day for that matter where I would happily find a Choco that did not make me ill. That day never came. Here is the link to the occurrence that finally led me to say goodbye: www.chocolisciouslydelightful.com/high-end-and-organic-high-end-chocolates/chocoblogmass-advent-calendar-edition-december-17-or-day-17 Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Sugar, Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Artificial Flavour Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 0.0 / 5.0 SINFULLY THE BEST - CHOCOBLOGMASS ADVENT CALENDAR A divinely crafted heart is what Sinfully the Best had in mind for Day 20 of their Advent Calendar Edition. May I add that they did a mighty fantastic job. There is a white chocolate plate behind the milk chocolate heart. In this manner, you get the best of both worlds. I could certainly serve this at a sophisticated dinner party. It is appealing enough to view but what about its taste? Does it hold up to its look? Let us all find out right now, one second please! Hmmmm, uhhhhhhh, nooooooo, ahhhh, well, not exactly. Unfortunately, the quality of the chocolate is of such poor quality that the crafting has all been forgotten. The new focus is on the cheap, overly sweetened, and a bit stale Choco. This is regrettably not a winner today. Chocolisciously Delightful Ingredients: Unknown Chocolisciously Delightful Rating: 2.1 / 5.0 |
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