It is interesting how we become accustomed to the tastes of some foods. I always took chocolate for granted and thought Milk Chocolate was the way chocolate should be. Americans have been so exposed to Milk chocolate as the norm and are just now finding out that there are far more options.
If you are really bored on a late summer afteroon. Make up a Chocolate Tasting and you might find out what you have been missing. This is really easy to do.
Buy a store shelf candy bar (ie: Hersheys, Nestles, etc.) in milk and maybe even the new dark, pick up a higher priced bar such as Lindt or Godiva, and then some Dove Chocolate. (It would be great if you could get it from a Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chocolatier, but Dove Promises work).
You can get Milk, Dark and White and try all three. This really is fun.
Start out with the Milk chocolate....smell a little piece of each chocolate, place it on your tongue and let it melt. Take note of the different flavors and the feel of your tongue after each. Do you feel a coating of wax or oil? That is the wax and/or parrafin put in the chocolate to make the crisp texture and sound. Do you taste caramel aftertones? What is the texture? Is it smooth, gritty, rough?
Be sure to close your eyes and savor each bite. It might be a good idea to have a glass of water handy to wash out any taste that are not really appealing.
You might be surprised to find that the candy bars off the shelf are salty, and have an off taste. They must have a very long shelf life.
You might also be surprised that dark chocolate really is delicious when you find the best one for you. Besides being a more healthy choice. And White chocolate doesn't have to be waxy, like your Easter Bunny last spring. It should be smooth, silky and leave nothing on the tongue.
One more little tip.....READ THE INGREDIENT LABEL. This is always an eyeopening experience whether it is chocolate, your food or even your pets food (a real eye opening experience).
Find the chocolate you can love and have a sweet day.
