Archives for December 16, 2009

TJ’s: Dark Chocolate Crisps

So I ended up going to Trader Joe’s today just like I said I would. I didn’t realize it until I got there, but I haven’t been in SO long! But just like a good friend, the minute I stepped inside it felt like we’d never been apart. Love that feeling. Today I was mostly shopping for the big holiday potluck tomorrow, but I also picked up a few things for myself while I was there. There are so many holiday treats in the store it was making my head spin. How can one possibly try them all?!! Instead of getting another box of the milk chocolate hazelnut delights, I decided to try something else. I spent a good 10 minutes just starting at all the goodies trying to figure out which one I wanted to buy the most. French Truffles, Dark Chocolate After Dinner Mints, Soft Peppermint Puffs, Chocolate Covered Ginger Snaps, Chocolate Covered Mint Joe-Joe’s, I mean seriously the list goes on and on and on….

In the end I settled for… drumroll, please…. the Dark Chocolate Crisps. YUM! After bringing them home and running them through the taste test I have come to the conclusion that they are delicious! They are shapped like a pringle, but are all Belgian chocolate with tiny crispy wafers on the top. Excellent!! They’re the perfect snack if you’re craving a little chocolate, which I often am. They are all natural, very rich (so you don’t have to eat many to feel satisfied) and they come in a milk chocolate variety if that is what you prefer.
Final Grade: A+

TJ’s: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Delights

Mmmmmm delectable! These little treats (comparable to Ferrero Rocher chocolates) are so good you just want to keep eating and eating them. I fortunately stopped myself after one, partly because I am self disciplined like that, but more so because they aren’t mine– they’re Lauren’s. Don’t think it would go over too well if I ate the whole box on her. I do plan on stopping at TJ’s tomorrow and picking up my own stash! Whoo! I’ll pick some up for the potluck too!
On another note I guess I’ll admit the squirrel on the box is semi-cute… even though squirrels in general are disgusting and equal to vermin (in my humble opinion). But not to worry, this one is only a cartoon. So go ahead, buy a box and enjoy! They are so hazel-nutty and delicious you will be glad you did. Think roasted hazelnuts and hot chocolate. Mmm!