Chocolate is perhaps the best tool of all. Of course, if I was stuck on the prairie with bodies to clothe, food to procure, and a shelter to build, I may not think so. Then again, maybe I would.
I've come to the conclusion that if I'm going to splurge, then I'm going to splurge. When I want chocolate, I want the good kind, not some cheap, grainy, make-your-mouth-sore chocolate wanna-be. Good chocolate, or no chocolate at all. Same goes for ice cream, cake, butter, mayonaise, and so forth. Why bother if it isn't any good? In the end, what real pain is there in spending $2 on chocolate satisfaction over $0.50 on chocolate disappointment? This is my thinking.
My favorite, easy-grab indulgence is the Ritter Sport Butter Biscuit bar from Germany. It's creamy and dreamy. I'm sure there are plenty of other varieties that are just as delicious, but this is one of my all-time favorites AND the Target nearby has them displayed at their checkout stands -- which adds an undeniable convenience factor to the equation.
When I'm feeling extra snazzy, I may even venture to the other side of the store to grab one of Ritter Sport's other varieties. They make a surprisingly fantastic Cornflakes bar and I'm ga-ga for their Marzipan bar as well.
Good chocolate. Chocolate, good.
How about you? Who makes your favorite chocolate bar? Or, if you're not into chocolate, then how in the world do you get by? Do tell.
Belgian chocolate is always way above the rest for me! I read chocolate labels religiously.
The WORST? Zachary. Blechblechblech.
Fun topic, Heather ;)
Posted by: auntie bliss | March 26, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Just found your blog on google. Had to leave a comment commending your great work! :)
Posted by: Nicole | March 28, 2011 at 07:46 AM
lol.i'm a choco-holic so i gotta have it on a daily or so basis.
my favorites are european chocolates...
Posted by: andrea | March 28, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Another Green & Black's addict here! My bar of choice is the Dark 85% which I love to let melt on my tongue one square at a time. Yum! Dark 70% will do in a pinch...
And yes, it is available in American grocery stores.
Posted by: Loralee | March 29, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Idaho Spud
Posted by: Candie Graham | March 29, 2011 at 10:00 PM
I like those sea shell Belgian chocolates from Trader Joe's. they're filled with hazelnut mousse. I can't remember the name. and for a candy bar I like Toffyfay.
Posted by: queen of flat rate | March 31, 2011 at 01:16 PM
I used to love marzipan, I do, sometimes, but right now I am into biscuit! Good Tool!
Posted by: Happy Turtle | April 02, 2011 at 04:52 AM
Ok, I'm convinced. This is the second Ritter endorsement I've seen today. I haven't seen these anywhere in the Midwest, but thanks to the interwebs I'll be indulging in a matter of days :D
Posted by: Susan | April 08, 2011 at 05:15 AM
such a sucker for ritter bars. they are soo good.
Posted by: seesaw | April 08, 2011 at 03:15 PM
I just discovered Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups and am totally smitten. I think they will be a staple comfort food for the rest of my life. (Provided TJ's keeps making them!)
Posted by: Kristina L | April 20, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Hi there,
Just popped in your blog for the first time - fun blog. Had to comment on this post as I live in the land of chocolate - Brussels, Belgium I can walk in ANY direction from my front door and within 2 to 10 minutes be at the doorstep of 25 different chocolate shops. OH SO DANGEROUS. One of my favorites is "Passion Chocolates" - a little artisan shop.
Cheers from Brussels - Cathy
Posted by: cathy | May 01, 2011 at 08:29 AM
My favourite chocolate is Galaxy. It's really smooth and tastes delicious. This blog post has also just reminded me that I've got a bag of Rolo chocolates in the house. Good news for me!
Posted by: Stephen | May 22, 2011 at 05:15 PM
it´s so cool, that you posted something about this chocolate. It´s fabricated just 20min from here and there is a new musuem about it. Can you buy it in America?
Greetings from Germany, Stuttgart
Love your stuff
Posted by: Céline-poulefolle | August 10, 2011 at 02:27 PM