I just got an SMS message from TdF Glorietta 4 outlet exactly 2 hours ago about its ongoing promo. For every purchase of 2 boxes of 250-gm orange truffles at Php1,000, one gets a free box of toffee truffles.
Go indulge! Promo runs until supplies last. I will skip this time co’z I still have a box of 2-pounder courtesy of my brod from Canada who came for a vacation last month.
I was quite busy the past weeks that I wasn’t able to finish this post before the Hayden Kho scandal came out. The chocolate I would be writing about is the same chocolate that Hayden’s partner had in one of the videos (if you know Royce’ and was too observant). So this is all about Royce’ and has nothing to do with Hayden Kho.
I just want to share that I finally had a taste of Royce’ chocolate. When my two friends invited me to have lunch at Rockwell (co’z one of them was planning to have a hair cut at Basement Salon), I didn’t think twice. I thought I would finally buy myself this much recommended Nama chocolate from Hokkaido, Japan.
Upon reaching Rockwell, I spotted right away Royce’s store. We went straight to the store and checked out the items on display. As a dark chocolate lover, I chose the bitter Nama chocolate and a bar of Rum Raisin Chocolate.
I would say that Royce’ has become another favorite. It may be a little more expensive than Truffettes de France, but it’s really worth it. The pack contains 20 small rectangular cuts of chocolate generously dusted in bitter chocolate powder and small spatula.
I enjoyed the extra smooth and velvety texture and subtle aroma. I used to chew my chocolates when I was young but not anymore. I’ve discovered that allowing my chocolate to slowly melt in my mouth gives a more enjoyable and pleasurable sensation. Royce’ Nama is neither too sweet nor too bitter that even the regular chocolate lovers would appreciate it.
The Rum Raisin, on the other hand, is another must-try for the more daring and adventurous palates. This comes a little bitter from the rum itself. I’ve had Rum Raisin chocolates by several other makers but Royce’s version is the best. The other versions came too sweet for me because of the raisins but not in Royce’. The raisins here tasted like they were soaked in rum so you can imagine how the whole bar tasted, so heavenly….
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt! (Charles Schulz)
This holds very true for me. So while waiting for my Romeo to come along, I might as well have a bar or a piece of dark chocolate and a good massage. These are sort of my instant picker-uppers whenever I’m exhausted or just not in a good mood. I would like to dwell more on chocolates in this writing, though. Apparently, many are already aware that chocolate contains some chemicals that really improve one’s mood.
According to the web, phenylethylamine or PEA is called the “love chemical” or “love drug”. Maybe this is one reason why lately I have this very strong craving for chocolates – dark chocolates. I must be longing for that “loving” feeling (hahaha). Honestly, feasting on a bar of really good dark chocolate gives me that warm and relaxed feeling, that unique pleasure especially the moment it slowly melts in your mouth. Ahhh! Anyone wanna argue ?
I have several brands, from bar to truffles, in the fridge waiting to be gorged on. The good thing about dark chocolate is its higher cocoa content compared with other variants which means more flavonoids or antioxidants. But dark chocolate is still chocolate which is a high-calorie and high-fat food, thus, must be taken in moderation. Based on studies, a 100-gram or 3.5-ounce bar of dark chocolate a day is beneficial. Yeah, you read it right, that’s “a day”. Ok, gotta grab a bar now…. More about chocolates next time.
Went to Landmark Makati a few weeks ago to purchase some parsley, celery and strawberries for my smoothies for I find the fruits and veggies in this supermarket a lot fresher than in SM and even Rustans. I was on my way to line up at the counter when I passed by this condola rack containing chocolates of the Swiss chocolate maker, Lindt. I already got myself the Excellence Orange Intense which is a dark chocolate variant with orange pieces but after checking out the rest of the shelf, I saw the Lindor truffles. It was my first time to see Lindor in the supermarket so instead of getting the Excellence bar, I chose the pack of Lindor. My first palate experience of Lindor happened at the same time I had Truffettes de France – during my brother’s first return to Manila in 2003.
The 200-gram pack contained 4 truffle flavors – dark, milk, white chocolate and hazelnut. These chocolate balls are prepared with an outer shell and super melting fillings in either silky dark chocolate, smooth milk or white chocolates, or a delicious combination of milk chocolate and hazelnuts. I really enjoy the smooth texture as it slowly melts in your mouth. Ahhh, tastes so heavenly!
Lindor comes in 16 different flavors. I haven’t yet tried dark orange, stracciatella, peanut butter, extra dark, raspberry, dark choco peppermint and the limited edition milk with white.
Just opened this afternoon my M&S Cherry Liqueurs – dark chocolates with a whole cherry and brandy center. I finished two pieces and I would say that this is a great-tasting chocolate, with the right bitterness complementing the brandy-soaked cherry. I would say also that this is the first time that I allowed my chocolate to stand at room temperature for a few minutes before finally consuming it and I’m telling you, I didn’t realize that it will be that good – a lot more pleasurable to enjoy the silky smooth confection melting in your mouth. Superb indeed!
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