If we don't hear back from you by 8:00 p.m., we will send medics!

Well I got radical: I baked. Triple-Chocolate Brownies from the "Chocolate on the Brain" cookbook. A must-have book for chocolate-dessert lovers. It's easy AND funny! I used lots of odds and ends of semi-sweet and dark chocolate bars for the recipe, so we'll see what kind of Death By Chocolate monster I've created.

Met Market bekery case: Fiori or Fiorini chocolates. Mmmmmmmmmmm.

Yesterday: class and studying from noon to 9pm. Today, (so far) studying for final and doing research for paper--all day! I think it's time to bring on some serious chocolate. May have to take a break to get some.

Try the chocolates at Bakery Nouveau! OMG the blood orange chocolates and the salted caramel chocolates are sooooo goood! Oh! and the spearmint ones too!!! MMMM. I think I'll be stopping by there after work.

Current code I received on a postcard in the mail is CITRINE good through 4/30/10 for 10% off for as many times as you want to use it.

Irukandji: You're my hero.

VBD, Re: Zingerman's Discount:

92% Success
coupon code: TOMATO
10% off, unknown expiration

from retailmenot.com

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chocolate-stout-cake-recipe This is pretty good. The first time I did it I used the cake tins suggested and the cake overflowed. The second time I cut the recipe in half and used a 9x13 tin and just put the frosting on top.

chocolate covered bacon w/ almonds :D

A couple of weeks ago Bartells was selling Theo chocolate bars of different types for $2.69/bar. I think these are the smaller variety (compared to the mondo Blanxart bar.) Think global, but eat local chocolate...Don't know if the deal is still on. Now we need a bacon post...

Just back from PCC with a vegan brownie (don't let the name fool you, these do not taste remotely virtuous) and a bar of Green & Black's milk chocolate and caramel. The G&B I must admit is a bit disappointing--tastes more fruity than chocolatey/caramelly. Have gone to the Zingerman's site. Oh my. How does one get a 10% off coupon? Do you have to place an order first?

Yay Zingerman's! I make a pilgrimage whenever I visit my sister in Ann Arbor. :)

Kimberly: show your restraint by ordering the 9- rather than the 16-pack ; )

Damn you Irukandji, I was so good yesterday in not not placing a Zingerman's order, even after the 10% coupon arrived - now I think I have no choice but to place it.

Matcha green tea and good chocolate works for me!

PCC also carries Green & Black's organic chocolate. Yum. Various flavors, or just plain chocolate bars.

Irukandji: How about Ginger Ale and Chocolate? (actually, that sounds kinda gross--I'll work on another wine alternative.) I have to run some errands soon and will stop by PCC to stock up on some chocolate goodness, but will keep you generous people with your delivery offers on speed-dial for later this week!!

do you need delivery?

i am never adverse to buying chocolate..
especially when i can buy all i want
and give all i shouldn't have for a good cause :)

the figs are divine...I was treated to one, and yummmmm....

The figs are called 'Rabitos' and I special order them. You can go to http://www.zingermans.com, or check them out then look for someone with a lower price and more reasonable shipping cost. Do I feel a figs and wine night coming on post exams VBD?

OMG, how do I not know about these figs?? Where does one get the figs?

Definitely Theo's. Also at TJ's is a new item next to the checkout stands. They're dark chocolate covered nut squares (almonds, pumpkin seeds, etc) and they're wonderful!

Irukandji where do you find the figs on the west side? I grab them at Fran's when at U Village, and they really are heavenly.

The dark chocolate dipped orange
OR
the salted caramels @ BN.

OMG - LOVE those things.

I've had the Theo's too. Fabu, as well.

My new favorite is Theo's 71% (I think) chocolate bar with cherries and almonds. My old favorite is chocolate-dipped ganache-filled figs, individually wrapped for your protection. Let me know if you need delivery of either.

MargL..

the edamame chocolates were too easy to rationalize.. good thing i didn't buy two:)

Well I'd suggest Chocmod French Truffles but I think those are seasonal. The latest interesting chocolate I found at Trader Joe's was dark chocolate covered edamame. Antioxidants and protein!
Very easy to eat! Too easy...
Thriftway also has a good selection of 'boutique' and organic chocolates (like Theo) on their checkout aisles.

a trip to trader joes will get you dark chocolate covered anything.. to nibble your way through the hours without realizing guilt... until the pkg is empty:(

buy two.

I second the Divne Milk chocolate bars at P.C.C. Organic without the cardboard taste.

Good question Tracy--from a true chocolate soulmate I reckon. I usually prefer the baked goods, but a few squares of a nice deep, rich semi-sweet chocolate bar keeps the spirits up and the gears grinding too!

Are you talking baked goods or chocolate-chocolate? Just discovered Divine Chocolate at PCC. German, Organic. yummy.

It's finals week! I'm going to need a healthy supply of chocolate! My personal fave is the chocolate cake at Bakery Nouveau, but I want to change things up a bit too--so what's the best stuff to keep me going this week? (And no, I don't think "Crack" comes in chocolate...)