As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I occasionally have the chance to opt-in to review products. When the opportunity to try the new Ghirardelli Luxe Milk line of chocolate products popped up in my inbox, I immediately responded with a resounding "yes!"
Recently I received three Ghirardelli chocolate squares to sample -- milk chocolate, hazelnut, and almond. I have to admit that when I am tempted to buy a chocolate bar in the grocery store I typically choose a darker chocolate, and only grab a milk chocolate bar when I have plans for s'mores. However, these milk chocolate squares did not disappoint my tastebuds. The chocolate was velvety smooth and each paired quite well with a glass of malbec. (A guilty pleasure of mine is having a piece of chocolate and a glass of red wine for dessert.) I let D in on the taste test, and I was a little dismayed in the fact that he was faster at eating the chocolate than I was and I only got a small taste of each! We both agreed that the hazelnut version was our favorite.
I currently have some recipe ideas whirling around in my brain -- hopefully this weekend I'll have a chance to put my ideas to play. First, though, I need to find a full Ghirardelli Luxe Milk hazelnut bar! The local Safeway doesn't appear to carry the new line; hopefully I'll have better luck when I stop by Albertson's tomorrow. So -- stay tuned -- I have a feeling the upcoming recipe will be a good one!
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