Looking for something different........in chocolate

[Dr.Destructo]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

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Maybe just learn to make Napoleons at home and vow not to go overboard?

I can't give up chocolate for Lent, because I already have. I lose control over Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate.


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[Dr.Destructo]

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Maybe just learn to make Napoleons at home and vow not to go overboard?

I can't give up chocolate for Lent, because I already have. I lose control over Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate.


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If it's a homemade thing, then its got to be simple for me to make.
Napoleans are pretty ingredient heavy as far as making them. And I can never make that special dough.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Try European chocolates, I oresume you have a few from Switzerland and other nations. Check out the grams of fat though, the European chocolates.always seem to have such a high content.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

If it's a homemade thing, then its got to be simple for me to make.
Napoleans are pretty ingredient heavy as far as making them. And I can never make that special dough.

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Isn't it just regular puff pastry? It's available at stores.

But what do I know? My brother used to be a pastry chef, so I never had to make anything in the bakery department.

Good luck, Dr. D.


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[Foxfyre]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

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Savory Chocolate Napoleon

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[White 6]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

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Tired of regular chocolate in America? Heresy! Heresy, I say!
You must make the pilgrimage to the holy place of Hershey, Pennsylvania, at once!

 

[Dr.Destructo]

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Isn't it just regular puff pastry? It's available at stores.

But what do I know? My brother used to be a pastry chef, so I never had to make anything in the bakery department.

Good luck, Dr. D.


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I've used that store bought pastry sheets before, and they're tasteless.

Plus, my kitchen is tiny, and I really don't have the room to be working with all that stuff. I'd rather just custom order it from a place.

 

[1srelluc]

Book a flight to Switzerland then.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Tired of regular chocolate in America? Heresy! Heresy, I say!
You must make the pilgrimage to the holy place of Hershey, Pennsylvania, at once!
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Hersheys IS regular American chocolate.

As for chocolate itself, I prefer Ghirardelli.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Book a flight to Switzerland then.

If I were a rich man, I sure would.

 

[1srelluc]

If I were a rich man, I sure would.

Then get a Hershey bar and quit whining.

 

[Hellokitty]

Do you have any stores in your area that sell international foods?

 

[jwoodie]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

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You seem to have a love/hate relationship with chocolate. Try more quality, less quantity. See's chocolate is the best.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Do you have any stores in your area that sell international foods?

Theres many, yes.
But they don't have anything new or what Im looking for.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

You seem to have a love/hate relationship with chocolate. Try more quality, less quantity. See's chocolate is the best.

See's is all sugar. I can't eat it, it makes my teeth hurt.

Thats why I like Ghirardelli, its got more chocolate than sugar.

 

[jwoodie]

See's is all sugar. I can't eat it, it makes my teeth hurt.

Thats why I like Ghirardelli, its got more chocolate than sugar.

Have you tried Aztec chocolate? No sugar!

 

[fncceo]

I'm tired of all the regular chocolate items here in America.

I've been wanting something chocolate and crunchy.....preferably with pecans in it.
Not hard crunchy, but has some crunch to it.

I'm just tired of all the cakes, pies, candy bars, cookies, etc, that are available.

I've really been wanting Napoleans very badly lately, but I can't find any patisserie, French bistro, or bakery that makes them.

I'd also like something that doesn't have much sugar in it, as I don't like super sweet treats/desserts.

Anybody know of anything I could try to see if I like it, thats different from all the "normal" stuff????

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Try cooking for yourself like people have been doing for all of human history.

 

[davebb]

2nd poster beat me to it. Just make your own. I manufacture my own fudge and lemonade right here at home.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Have you tried Aztec chocolate? No sugar!

I'm really not looking for a chocolate bar. I'm wanting something chocolatey with some crunch to it.
Some sort of dessert thing I've never heard of before or something different I can find at a European bakery...........or something like that.