sylvar: (What Would Alton Do?)


Hershey's chief US marketing officer says: "The With Love and Kisses stamp reinforces the passion and emotional connection consumers have with the Hershey's Kisses brand. What a great way to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hershey's Kisses."

Dunno why this bothers me but cartoon brands don't. Maybe it's because Hershey's Kisses are bad chocolate. I might stand for Dark Chocolate Cranberry Kisses, but plain milk chocolate? Feh.
sylvar: (Oh purr!)
The Car: Doesn't have ABS. Ferman Mazda cut their usual diagnostic fee in half because there was really very little to diagnose. So I called the insurance company and informed them that the car doesn't have ABS. I also found out they thought it had an anti-theft system. Since I have no reason to believe this, I asked them to remove that discount as well. This means I might pay an extra $9/mo for car insurance, but it also means that I'm being honest and therefore (a) am doing what I ought to, ethically, and (b) will be able to get a claim approved in the future should that become necessary.

The Chocolate: Tell Bryony to stand well clear of the intercontinental trebuchet, DaveyP. I found Green and Black's Organic 70% Cocoa at the local SuperTarget for $3.50 (£2). Of course, this means I will have to go buy some more Lindt 70% Cocoa for a proper comparison. The things I do for science!

The Stand Mixer: I ordered it as soon as I got home. It should arrive at the office December 23. I might not even be in town by then, but then it might come early. And its color shall be... )
sylvar: (Oh purr!)
Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa chocolate is amazing stuff. I got a 1.2-ounce bar of it at Borders tonight for $1.50, and that's a bargain compared to any "candy bar" chocolate I've tasted. It's also a good portion (fewer calories than a soda, only about 10 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein), and while I probably could eat more than these eight squares, I imagine it would lose its impact after a while.

I'm told that 85% Cocoa and 99% Cocoa bars are available, but only after a pilgrimage to a Lindt store (the Dolphin Mall in Miami, WestShore Plaza in Tampa). Probably just as well. The uninitiated might find 99% Cocoa unpleasant. Heck, I might, at that. But the 70% is so smoky and supple that I'm looking forward to finding out. If Santa doesn't stick one in my stocking, I'll just have to venture out in January.

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