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Earlier today I posted an article on chocolates, that article was more about baking chocolate.  Let’s revisit chocolate - eating chocolate.  The three types that I am reviewing are Ghirardelli, Godiva, and Lindt.  I love chocolate and especially love trying all different kinds. 

Ghirardelli sells a bunch of different filled chocolates.  One of the types I love is the dark chocolate/mint filled.  These chocolates are like the classic Junior Mint, but so much better!  The mint flavoring is just right, not overpowering, but definitely strong enough.  The dark chocolate is a lot smoother than Ghirardelli’s baking variety, no burnt taste in the background.  I also love the milk chocolate/carmel filled variety.  The carmel is rich and gooey. 

Godiva - where to start!  I love a lot of their chocolates.  I really love carmels and they make many varieties.  One of the ones I recommend highly is the carmel raspberry dark chocolate!  They are a must try.  The dark chocolate is intense with a strong, yet not overpowering raspberry filling.  They also make an excellent dark chocolate/mint filled.  The mint in these chocolates is less Junior Mint like and has a more spearmint flavor.  The price of Godiva can be a little intimidating, but for a splurge every now and again, well worth the cost.

The final chocolate I am reviewing is Lindt.  Lindt makes a number of truffle types.  I really enjoy the dark chocolate/raspberry.(As you can see I really like dark chocolate and think raspberry compliments it well)  Another truffle I love is the fancier variety they sell in the dark chocolate/orange.  These truffles are dusted in cocoa powder.  The flavor is rich and intense.  I have loved all the truffles that I have tried through Lindt.  I like to put my chocolates in the freezer and they are excellent with a good cup of tea.  The prices are much better than Godiva - at only $6.99 - $9.99 a bag. 

So do you have a chocolate variety you would like to share with the rest of us?  Please leave a comment.