Chocolate Tasting Volunteers Required...

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feeds@yuku.com (MOdisneyfan) — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:43:55 GMT

PrincessMelanie07 wrote:
Thank You!! Something we try to 'teach' is that dark chocolate shouldn't really be bitter...of course the closer you get to 100% dark then you're going to find it very drying in your mouth an perhaps not totally pleasant....most 60-70% dark chocolate should not have the bitterness....that's usually an indication of over-roasted or burnt beans!! :)

I love Dark...

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feeds@yuku.com (charl76) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:47:36 GMT

you can supprise me hun if you pick me to do it again up for anything :)

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:51:35 GMT

Oh Rhonda - you poor thing :( Hugs for a speedy recovery!! Darlene - you don't have to be really really crazy about chocolate if you guys are in for the next batch of tasting? I'm really interested in people's reactions, thoughts etc about different chocolate!!

I think next time - I'll ask people to choose flavours....hmmmm

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feeds@yuku.com (rocke01) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:31:49 GMT

I am sure it is a short drive.... ;o). Take care all and enjoy your chocolates!

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feeds@yuku.com (Mztressofallevil) — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:18:08 GMT

I am still not able to taste mine. My throat is not 100% yet and I am afraid it will affect the taste too much. It is driving me batty!!!

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:58:19 GMT

Thank You!! Something we try to 'teach' is that dark chocolate shouldn't really be bitter...of course the closer you get to 100% dark then you're going to find it very drying in your mouth an perhaps not totally pleasant....most 60-70% dark chocolate should not have the bitterness....that's usually an indication of over-roasted or burnt beans!! :)

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feeds@yuku.com (MOdisneyfan) — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:31:24 GMT

Ok.. So I am going to try this.. I got the Dark Chocolate with Lavender... It was very good.. It had a great chocolate smell but you could sorta smell the Lavender but it isn't over bearing. As soon as it was in my mouth it just melted.. It was so smooth.. Usually dark chocolate can be a little bitter but this wasn't.. I think that was helped by the lavender... Also as it sat in your mouth you could taste something different but it wasn't over the top.. It was really good..

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:20:59 GMT

Heather and Sarah - thank you both so much for the lovely comments and review :) I have my 2 days of Rest, Relaxation and Crafting starting tomorrow after my 6 monthly check up at the doctors so hoping to start using these reviews very soon...

You're all great - keep the reviews coming and I'll get thinking on the next round for June-ish time... :o)

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feeds@yuku.com (mztink03) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:51:26 GMT

Ok here goes Mel.It did melt en route to me but only part of it due to the extremely warm weather we were having so I put it in the refrigerator to cool down and then brought it back to room temperature. I received the Dark chocolate with Earl Grey it was smooth and shiny and for the most part I had threes bees on my bar.It had a great snap to it when I broke a piece off. It smells like Earl Grey tea and then you smell the chocolate. It was very soothing like when you drink a cup of tea. I...

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:27:25 GMT

Can't wait to see what you think....Get Well Soon Rhonda!!

WOO - this was also my 1000th post!!

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feeds@yuku.com (Mztressofallevil) — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:24:30 GMT

I got it Mel! As soon as I am not ill I will taste it and let you know some feedback!

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feeds@yuku.com (MOdisneyfan) — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:49:54 GMT

I got mine the other day but it is in MO and I am still in Orlando.. But I will tell you all about it one I get home and I am able to taste it..

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feeds@yuku.com (Neverlnd16) — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:15:37 GMT

Got mine today, but I'm going to wait until dd goes to sleep, otherwise I'll have to share.

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feeds@yuku.com (2xdisneymom) — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:09 GMT

LOL... you'll have to let me know what kind of things you like too :)

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:42:26 GMT

Amy - we'll remember that when we're sending you pins ;)

Agnes - waiting to hear from the rest of the 1st tasting group at the moment and I'll do another session in a month or so - space it out so it's not costing me too much, but always welcome volunteers to help me with my "study" !! I'll let you know when I'm doing the next one :o)

I'm hoping Raffy at Rococo will find my "scrapbook" as interesting as I am!!

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feeds@yuku.com (2xdisneymom) — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:06:25 GMT

salt and choc. makes sense :) I adore chocolate covered pretzels.

Anise huh? Another of my fav things. Back a whole bunch of yrs ago, a kid I worked with came back from London with some anise flavored hard candies. Nobody liked them but me, so he gave me all 3 rolls, and when he and his family went back the next yr, he brought me more. I have some anise flavored pizzelle cookies at the house right now.

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feeds@yuku.com (agnesismyname) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:07:42 GMT

I bet it's too late to sign up, isn't it....phooey.

Did I say that I really like chocolate?
Really really .
My daughter & I really like dark chocolate. (Hubby isn't so crazy about it, so I guess he doesn't need a sampls then, eh?)

We'd take any sample you'd want to send.
agnesismyname

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:03:40 GMT

Pixidust - Thank You!! Glad you enjoyed it :) The first time we tried the sea salt we didn't know what we were trying and it was a really familiar zing we tasted but couldn't place it!! Oh, and glad your hubby liked it too ;)

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feeds@yuku.com (pixiedust14) — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:42:13 GMT

Okay, Mel.....got mine in the mail yesterday! I was SO excited, lol.

I recieved the Sea Salt Bee Bar. My interest was piqued....I ripped it open & devoured it! I kid, I kid...that's what I wanted to do, but I restrained myself.

Appearance: The bees were in perfect condition....the bar itself had slightly melted and solidified on one end....but there was no discoloration. It had a perfect snap to it when broken.
Smell: Lovely rich chocolate smell...

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feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:58:13 GMT

Kristi (and Paula and Terry!) Thank you sooo much for the reviews - great stuff!! I'm learning a lot too - the white has (obviously) less cocoa in it so it will have an easier melt ability (lower melting temperature), hence it melted a little on route (sorry!) and may have changed the texture to a little grainy/crystalised....

This is great guys - you're really doing a great job, I feel like I'm really getting something out of this study!!

Chocolate Tasting Volunteers Required...

feeds@yuku.com (PrincessMelanie07) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:37:00 GMT

As a thank you to everyone for the support during the decision to apply for a new job, the nerves of interviews and trial days, and the congratulations when I got the job - I want to do a little something!!

I have a bunch of Rococo Bee Bars and would love to send them out to people to try and give me some feedback. I'd like to be able to use your opinions and thoughts/feelings on the chocoloate to put into a sort of scrapbook. This I'd like to use as I develop my role to...