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Hi All,
Believe it or not we have got through another week of chocolate reviews - if you missed any of them take a look below
* Ritter Sport Orangen-Marzipan - See HERE
* 'Bits n Bobs' UK Chocolate Chip Cookies - See HERE
* Kit Kat Dark Bitter (Japan) - See HERE
* Zotter Strong Coffee - See HERE
* Aero Dark Chocolate (UK) - See HERE
In case you missed this earlier in the week, I have been running a competition on Twitter for one of the elusive Marmite Very Peculiar Chocolate bars (Review HERE). In order to enter the prize draw all you have to do is start following the ChocolateMission Twitter feed and then 'Re-Tweet' one of my reviews from this week. I hope you have all entered - the winner will be announced on Sunday.
Coming up this week we have the long awaited return of Heavenly Cakes, the last Ritter Sport Winter-Kreation bar (with competition!!) and of course some more Christmas goodies from the likes of Hotel Chocolat.
I hope you all have great weeks - please feel free to contribute any news stories I have missed out on.
JIM
News from the ChocolateMarket
* Nestle have rolled out some price marked packs across many of their most popular bars - See HERE
* Thorntons have set out their plans for Christmas this year - See HERE
* Forget Christmas ... Nestle have annouced their plans for Spring - See HERE
* Expect to see Terry's Chocolate Orange back on a TV soon - See HERE
* Thanks to Ana for this story ... The price of our chocolate bars could well be on the rise in the coming years - See HERE
* It wouldn't be a week on ChocolateMission without one of these ... Chocolate is good for us :D - See HERE
Have I missed anything? Be sure to share it!
A cheeky little one ...
Morinaga Red Comet Wafer
Kcal 110 Fat 5.4g Carbs 13.3g (per 21.0g)Just because I thought the weekend wouldn't be the same without something for you guys to have a look over, here is a cheeky little Japanese product review. As you will have probably guessed this was an item sent to me by my pals at J-List.
This Morinaga Red Comet Wafer is described on their website as a 'card pack including a large stick of chocolate cream sandwiched between alternating layers of crispy wafer'. To be quite honest with you guys I think the snack included in this product is a bit of an after thought - I think the hook is supposed to be the 'Principality of Zeon' trading card that is included ... or as J-List put it ... 'an added omake for this shokugan treat is a Gundam trading card' ... hmmm
All of that means nothing to me, but what I am more of an expert in is the quality of the snack. The wafer based product was ... well ... a wafer based snack. It was pleasant enough with it's sweet chocolate cream, but at the end of the day it was generic tasting, unsatisfying and essentially not remarkable in any sense. Unless you are Japanese trading card mad this is one snack you can forget about. Please feel free to fill us in if you are a Japanese anime/trading card guru :D
5.6 out of 10
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lol I just found out about the Terry's Orange smashing ritual yesterday from my roommate. I plan to try it out on my second one...I've never had a problem opening one though :D
Lol why is there a random Japanese women looking at me at the end of your post today? It is a little unnerving. Thanks for the reviews this week Jim. They have been great as normal.
I've never got why people get so obsessed with all that Japanese weird shit.
There used to be a group of people at my school who used to collect all those yu-gi-oh trading card things. They are such a waste of money, I don't think they got wafers with theirs either lol.
Brill reviews jim.
Just the thought of heavenly cakes is making me hungry, can you give us a clue which ones are going to be reviewed?
I have just seen they have some new shortbreads, the cinnamon one sounds so good.
Rxxx
I know there was a lot of fuss about the cost of gas going up yesterday, but if people catch wind that chocolate is going to go up in price that much there are going to be riots.
Lol in all seriousness this could be bad news. It could mean that manufacturers start padding out their bars with cheaper stuff. That would suck mega amounts.
I'm not liking the look of the thorntons stuff this year. It looks a lot like some of the chocolates you reviewed from last year and you said they weren't anything special.
Which of the things are you going to be reviewing? The decorate your own christmas tree sounds like it could be fun.
Thanks so much Jim, I like being on top of all the chocolate news it can be hard keeping up with it all.
Oh no I hope they aren't using Dawn French for the Terry's Chocolate Orange adverts again.
The whole 'Its not Terry's its mine' stuff was so so bad.
Fingers crossed they try something different this year. It deserves some bigging up.
The only thing I wish to say today is that I want to reiterate my request for some hot chocolate reviews :-) Honestly they would be so cool if you could do some.
Hotel Chocolat make some ;-) You can't turn us down if you get them for free now Jim.
Thank you for all the effort you go to with your reviews. Your site is my favourite.
Ooh I hadn't spotted that Twitter competition. Giving away your Marmite chocolate? I thought you loved Marmite Jim?
I'm guessing that this chocolate must be so good you feel compelled to share it with the world. You would never give it away because it's horrible would you lol.
I dont like the sound of chocolate prices going up in the slightest. How much would that make some of the brands we buy cost. Hotel Chocolate and Thorntons would be like twenty quid for just a small bar.
=) That wouldn't happen I know, but its still worrying what might happen.
I got my predictions for this weekend Jim.
Villa 2 Man U 2
Stoke 1 Liverpool 1
I'm going for two draws today. Any idea why you are playing so early?
BTW I had my first ever Cadbury Bliss yesterday. I thought it was pretty nice but the wrapper looks so girly. I would buy it again but only if they had sold out of fruit and nut (like they had yesterday lol).
Have a good weekend mate.
Why do I always miss these competitions is it too late enter now?
I wish someone would show me how to use Twitter. I dont have a clue.
My favourite review this week was the bits and bobs cookies. I know you didn't enjoy them but it was wicked seeing what you made of Maryland (I agreed with you about them but not the mcvities).
I'm going to buy some oreos today. Fingers crossed I can get me some of the choc wrapped ones. They look so good.
Dx
@Colin lol there were a bunch of kids at my school that loved all the japanese cartoons also. They were mainly in to all the Pokemon games. I know for certain you didn't get any sweets with those cards.
I think it might be illegal to sell cards with chocolate in this country. It isnt something you ever see in the shops.
As much as I carve the odd wafer now and then I don't think I'll bother getting it from Japan, even with trading card included :D
I get the impression Thorntons are trying to copy Hotel Chocolat's range a little but maybe I'm being cynical as let's face it, everyone makes advent calendars at this time of year and Hotel Chocolat's Christmas tree slab isn't "decorate yourself". It just comes finelu hand crafted for you :D
Out of everything, the Nestle stuff probably interestes me the most but I'm struggling to think about Christmas at the moment, never mind Easter! By the time it comes around, I'll have forgotten about the products (until they're advertised and shoved in our faces non stop haha). Thanks for another great week of interesting reviews.
I don't know if this has been mentioned but galaxy have a new chocolate out in the shops.
My sister bought it yesterday and let me have some. It has biscuit and orange bits in it. I would give it a 7/10 because it needed some more biscuit.
Mr Jim your expert reviewing skills this week were as unquestionable as ever, please have muchos pats on the back.
Im wetting my pants at the prospect of some HC reviews. Yep I mean both heavenly cakes and hotel chocolate :) both are as good as each other.
Did you ever decide what to do with your spare aero chocoalte bar Jim? Im still ver serious about my offer of taking it off your hands for you? The burden of still having it must be weighing heavy on your shoulders.
LMAO David I was thinking exactly the same thing when I logged on this morning? I think it must be one of the products that they make at that Japanese site because when I refresh it starts showing me some kit kats.
Thanks for the round up Jim. I somehow managed to miss your ritter review at the start of this week. Nice one.
Woop woop Ritter Sport competition?????? I LIKES!
What will you be giving away? Is it going to be a proper comp or just another prize drawing. You should make people work for their chocolate not just give it away like you normally do.
So if your an old women you can eat a load of chocolate and it is good for your heart?
I would love to see some of the research that goes into these articles sometimes. I swear they have been dreamt up by monkeys at type writers lol.
Grrrrrrrrr can you stop running your give aways on Twitter please.
Not everyone uses twitter. Its for saddos that have nothing better to do with their time.
Am I the only one that thinks Japanese stuff is cool :( I think the wafer looks a bit crummy but at least you get some wicked cards with it.
Another cool roundup :D its nice to see whats going on in the chocolate world!
@Steven - they havent used Dawn French for a couple of years at least now, the newest ads are different altogether and feature the slogan 'round but not round for long'.
I found this interesting article about Terry's Chocolate Orange
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6994405.ece
shows how times have changed doesnt it!!
Re-posting this as it wouldn't let me send earlier.
I like the sound of that Aero Lamb thing, even though I don't usually like Aero. It sounds like a nice novelty. Better than that stupid Kitkat bunny anyway!
@Karen - it's a load of nonsense isn't it. I mean yes high percentage dark choc is probably good for the heart, but so are lots of foods and nutrients. They just wanna give people an excuse to indulge!
From that article on the price of chocolate:
"In 20 years chocolate will be like caviar. It will become so rare and so expensive that the average Joe just won't be able to afford it."
In 20 years, really? I didn't realize things were that bad. And I thought they'd cheapened products ALREADY with excess sugar.
Keep up the good work Jim, because who knows your blog might be a chocolate graveyard in the future! Either that or you'll be eating your caviar chocolates while the rest of us can't afford any, lol.
@Phil - its funny isnt it but its almsot like its come full circle - in the very early days in the 17th and 18th centuries into the 1800's chocolate was very basic and very expensive, and atotal luxury for the rich until the manufacturers came along in switzerland then here etc and started to make eating choc and make it all much more affordable.
Top reviews this week Jimbo.
Heavenly Cakes reviews sound great to me :D I hope you are reviewing their new flapjacks.
@Nigel I have been watching your prediction for a little while now and you were spot on with the manchester United result. Well done there.
I actually read that Independent article during the week. Never thought of sending it to you! So thank you Ana for taking care of that, since I find it quite interesting. As so often, the rise in price is our own fault for not paying the cocoa farmers what they desvere in teh first place...maybe higher prices will teach us to value such luxuries as chocolate more again. Do we really need that cheap fast fix on the run, without barely even tasting what we are eating? Personally, I get more pleasure out of sitting down at home with good quality chocolate in a quite moment and enjoy it slowly. Less is more sometimes....
This article is kind of related I guess (yes, yes The Sun isn't exactly a great source, I know ;-)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3219662/Millions-of-chocolate-bars-labelled-Fairtrade-contain-none-of-the-ethical-chocolate.html
And Dear Nestlé people, I find it too early to think about Christmas products, never mind about Easter! But seeing that I collect sheep, one of those Aero lambs will find itself beside the Throntons white choc lamb from last year...
That wafer thing looks like it has a good amount of chocolate involved. Are you being a bit harsh on it with that score? It is pretty cheap if you look at the prices on Jlist.
I just ordered loads of Kit Kats off Jlist including some caramel puddings flavoured ones => => I hope they are as great as they sound lol. Thanks for your brill choccie reviews, I love reading them each day.
Will be reviewing that new mint cake they have on HC Jim? It sounds lush.
I ask the same as Lauren - hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat reviews. I'm very curious to know what the Christmas ones (Winter and Gingerbread) are like.
Hi All,
Thanks for all the nice comments this weekend. I really appreciate the people who take the time to thank me for the reviews etc. To be honest it's such a pleasure doing them I don't see it as any effort.
Thea - RE:'Terry chocolate Orange'
You have to give it a right old wallop when you first get it out the box :D
David / Ian - Re: Weird Adverts
It's an affiliate advert so so/me of the stuff they show sometimes is a bit random. I try normally filter it to just chocolate stuff though.
Colin - Re: Your Comment
Watch the language chap :D Family site!!
Rachel / Katie / Bryan / Fiona - Re: Upcoming Heavenly Cakes Reviews
I don't want to ruin the surprise :D Check the site out on Tuesday for your latest dose of Heavenly Cakes reviews :D
Kim - Re: Thorntons Christmas Reviews
I will review whatever Thorntons decide to send along. It could be everything ... it could be nothing :D I guess we will see soon.
Lauren / Ana - Re: Hot Chocolate Reviews
I will try my best to get some up before the end of the year. It may well be put back until January though when I have some breathing space from Christmas.
Ryan / Sally - Re: Marmite Competition
Once I finish answering comments I will announce the winner on my feed.
Nigel - Re: Footie Prediction
You weren't wrong about the United result were you :D Well done! I would say I was sad to see Liverpool lose :D I really wasn't though sorry :D
Ria - Re: Your Comment
That might perhaps be a little harsh on Thorntons. It's hard to be different at Christmas time given that everything is normally themed the same.
It is pretty amazing how they are talking about Easter already isn't it!? There is being prepared with your range, and then there is just the ridiculous.
Robert - Re: Galaxy Orange and Shortcake
Don't worry chap it is on the radar ... already bought in fact :D
John - Re: Aero Bar
If you really want it that much drop me an e-mail chap :D
Justin - Re: Ritter Competition
It goes live tomorrow chap. It is a knowledge based competition, though I will admit it is very easy again.
Karen / Phil - Re: 'So if your an old women you can eat a load of chocolate and it is good for your heart?
Indeed these articles are funny aren't they. The main question I have is why are they researching these things in the first place.
Alan - Re: Times Online Article
That is an interesting article you found there. I still refuse to get on this whole Kraft are evil bandwagon though.
I want to see what they do with Cadbury before I start making any conclusions about them making things better or worse. No doubt we will see changes, but before they make them I say we see what they do.
Phil / Alan / Anne - Re: Comments on Chocolate Caviar :D
There's nothing like a bit of paper hype is there. You would have to imagine that this would never be an eventuality.
People will be able to buy chocolate in 20 years I wouldn't worry. The price will in most likelihood be inflated but hey, its been going up for years anyway. I think it could just be a story about nothing.
Thanks for sharing your views and articles, it's good to know you people have an interest in these things and not just me :D
Thanks everyone. Be sure to check the site this week. I would like to think the reviews will be as interesting to you guys as this weeks were.
JIM
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