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Chocolate According to Trader Joe's

2008-02-06

I got a comment[1] on one of my chocolate reviews from a person who knows someone with the same Chocolate Palette that I have, but lost their pamphlet.

Now, you'll notice the distinct lack of advertisements here...that's because I just do this for fun (or therapy, however you want to interpret it), which in turn means I usually post stuff that only I probably care about. Close friends and family stop by, but I operate under no illusion of the societal value of my ramblings. I don't pretend to be a "blogger". I'm not trying to make money, I don't concern myself with pageviews.

Now, having said all that, I certainly don't mind when somebody I don't know stops by, but I'm guessing it's probably not for my enlightened views on the human condition. I'll keep doing my chocolate reviews, but rather than make Q Tip sift through my other posts, or wait for me to do another review, I'll just post the Trader Joe's pamphlet all in one place.

And here she be:

Trader Joe's Chocolate Palette

<ol>

<li>Venezuela 70% cocoa. Unique, mild taste with hints of floral and dried grasses. Ideal pairing: Earl Grey Tea</li>

<li>Tanzania 73% cocoa. Subtle fruitiness with a fine hint of vanilla. Ideal pairing: Jasmine Tea</li>

<li>Papua New Guinea 70% cocoa. Marked fruity taste with a touch of spice. Ideal pairing: Merlot</li>

<li>Dominican Republic 70% cocoa. Slightly nutty notes and a sharp finish. Ideal pairing: Syrah</li>

<li>Peru 60% cocoa. Well-rounded with subtle jasmine notes and a clean finish. Ideal pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon</li>

<li>Grenada 60% cocoa. Delightfully aromatic with hints of spice. Ideal pairing: Spiced Chai</li>

<li>Ghana 70% cocoa. Peppery notes and spicy aromas with a bitter dark chocolate bite. Ideal pairing: Unsweetened cappuccino</li>

<li>Madagascar 66% cocoa. Delicate yet powerfull taste with notes of banana. Ideal pairing: Cognac</li>

<li>Ecuador 66% cocoa. Deep chocolate aroma with floral and fruit notes. Ideal pairing: Mocha</li>

<li>S�o Thom� 70% cocoa. Intense cocoa flavor with an exciting bitterness. Ideal pairing: Dry Roasted Almonds</li>

</ol>

So there you have it...now I've got myself a chocolate craving. Expect another review posted soon.

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