Sorry to say, bought Lindt Intense Dark Chocolate Intense Orange twice in 10 days,

[elleng]

and both times chocolate was OLD, with that whitish color.

Returned first, and same with 2d, same 'sell by' date, 1/24.

[Dear_Prudence]

1. Sympathy

There are some joys in life upon which we depend. So sorry this happened to you. Sometimes I dip tangerine slices in chocolate sauce for a similar flavor. 😋

[elleng]

2. Sounds good!

Thinking hot weather my have disturbed the chocolate.

Daughter told me about an interesting coffee house nearby, so hoping to try some new things. Here are a couple:

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The Garden Wrap
A wrap with hummus, lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers, red onion, cucumber, avocado and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

[hlthe2b]

3. That is chocolate (sugar or fat) "bloom" --occurs with extreme temperature changes--common right now

It is perfectly safe to eat but I suspect there has been some attempt to chill the chocolate in or after shipping during these extreme heatwaves. Preferentially, dark chocolate should be stored at around 65F and at constant humidity.

With temperatures as high as we've seen this summer, I'm afraid this is going to be the new normal. Like fine red wine, dark chocolate needs consistent temperatures.

[elleng]

4. Thanks

[bucolic_frolic]

5. Sounds like long storage in a hot warehouse./nt

[thatcrowwoman]

6. Ooooh, that's my favorite! Their raspberry one is a close second.

My husband does the grocery shopping once a week since he does most of the cooking. He brings me a chocolate treat every time he gets groceries. Learned that from my sweet daddy, of blessed memory. Many thanks, dad. L‘dor vador. From generation to generation.

🕊thatcrowwoman

[elleng]

7. I agree the raspberry's pretty good.