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Arnold Ismach
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  • Eugene, OR
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Any criollo bars?

Started Dec 4, 2012 0 Replies

Superb taste

Started this discussion. Last reply by Arnold Ismach Apr 20, 2011. 3 Replies

 

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Any criollo bars?

I'm a chocolate lover who has tried many types, and decided that I like chocolate made fromcriollo beans best.  But most manufacturers don't list the bean type on their packages. Cananyone tell me the names of small dark chocolate bars made from criolla, that I can buy atplaces like Trader Joe's?   -- Arnold IsmachSee More
Dec 4, 2012
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Arnold Ismach replied to Arnold Ismach's discussion Superb taste
"  SCOTT:  Many thanks. I'm a chocoholic, and I may have to make a trip to Europe to buy some of these. --Arnold"
Apr 20, 2011
Scott replied to Arnold Ismach's discussion Superb taste
"Fin Carré is a private label brand in Lidl supermarkets throughout Europe.  Don't know who's making it for them."
Apr 20, 2011
Clay Gordon replied to Arnold Ismach's discussion Superb taste
"Arnold: Did you keep the label / outer wrap? If so, please take a picture with your phone (or scan) of the entire label and post it here. The description you provide is very, very general and could apply to many chocolates - translated it basically…"
Apr 20, 2011
Arnold Ismach posted a discussion

Superb taste

I recently tried a small chocolate bar labeled "Fin Carre....Chocolat Noir Superior...74% cacao."It had a superb flavor.  Does anyone know who the manufacturer is, and where I can buy it?--Arnold IsmachSee More
Apr 20, 2011
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Arnold Ismach replied to Emily's discussion Chocolate, language, and thought: A pilot study
"EMILY: As a chocoholic, I have tasted hundreds of brands of dark chocolate. My favorite is Ocumare, produced by Chocovic, a Spanish company, from Criolo beans from Venezuela. It is 70 percent dark, with a fruity flavor. I ate it at home, and soon…"
Sep 3, 2009
Arnold Ismach replied to Arnold Ismach's discussion Jews and Chocolate
"MINDY: Many thanks for the tip. I'll look for the book. --Arnold Ismach"
Aug 3, 2009
Arnold Ismach replied to Arnold Ismach's discussion Jews and Chocolate
"ILANA: I just checked out your Ganache site and wow! I'm impressed. I'll go through it more thoroughly when I have time this week, but I don't know if there's any info I could give you that you don't already have. Just so…"
Aug 2, 2009

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Dark, Milk, White?
Dark
Most memorable chocolate experience:
The first time I made truffles, and people swooned over them.
My favorite chocolate is:
Ocumare, by Chocovic
I live in Eugene, Oregon, and am known by many as Mr. Chocolate.
That's because I have given many lectures on the history, health
benefits and lore of chocolate to clubs and public gatherings here.

I'm the retired dean of the School of Journalism at the University of
Oregon. Study chocolate, and making chocolate goodies, are among my hobbies. Or should I say, they're my religion.

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At 2:06pm on June 13, 2008, Hans said…
Hi there, I must say, I'm curious about your chocolate exploits in Eugene (been there once--nice city) and would love to turn your attention to some high quality milk and white chocolate to supplement your dark proclivity.

It's a pleasure to meet you and have you on my friend's list.
At 12:42am on February 6, 2008, Arnold Ismach said…
To Chocoflyer: Unfortunately, I can't send photos of my truffles. I'm also unable
to be in Ashland for the Chocolate Festival in March. But I will be at the Eugene
City Club lecture on Feb. 15, when Shane Tracy, who founded KeKau Chocolate
in Eugene in 2005, and produces some very unusual chocolates.
At 4:50pm on February 5, 2008, Chocoflyer said…
Yes pls photos of your truffles- please!!
At 4:50pm on February 5, 2008, Chocoflyer said…
Welcome fellow Oregonian! I live in FL now but grew up outside Portland- family there and in Corvallis & Bend. Will you be in Ashland for the Choc Fest March 7-9???
At 1:27pm on February 5, 2008, Clay Gordon said…
Arnold:

Welcome to The Chocolate Life. In a previous life (in the 70s) I lived in Portland (I worked at KBOO-FM) and I remember hitchhiking to Eugene to see Santana. I now have family in Cottage Grove. We look forward to hearing more from you and seeing photos of your work.
 
 
 

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