Not one to make a final determination on the quality of an entire line of chocolate based on one product, I wasn’t about to write off John Kelly chocolates as overrated based on the caramel fudge bites with Hawaiian sea salt.
Especially since, as part of the gift involving that first batch, I also received a package of Truffle Fudge Bites with French Grey Sea Salt.
Again, the sea salt was arranged in a nice pretty pattern that would surely result in uneven taste. Folks, I like delicious AND pretty. Both can be done. Ask Vosges.
The interior of this particular fudge bite was even more brownie-like than the interior of the Hawaiian sea salt version, and was a tad grainy.
The couverture, which lacked distinctive flavor against the sweet, soft interior and the coarse sea salt sprinkles, was appreciably harder than the interior and crumbled away from the fudge. Though I adore the concept of chocolate covered brownies and truly enjoy the combination of chocolate and sea salt, the overall effect here wasn’t anything spectacular. I remain unconvinced that I need to drop by this shop when I’m in Los Angeles next month.
Do you think I should stop by the John Kelly shop? Or are there better chocolate stops in the LA area?
Hmmmm too bad about the chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI'd drop by just to see if there's anything else that looks good besides the fudge bites....
I have to say, it doesn't sound or look particularly spectacular to me. I am also super picky about anything fudge-like, though.
ReplyDelete@fitchocoholic I'm still not sure - so many great chocolate shops in LA, so little time.
ReplyDelete@Alina @ Duty Free Foodie I'm sort of leaning that way - if it were right next to my hotel, I'd go, but it's a haul. We'll see!
ReplyDeleteHmm..those chocolates do look great... I just came across your blog and love it.. I'm a huge chocoholic.
ReplyDeleteYeah, those photos don't scream awesomeness too me. I'll stick with yearning for Vosges ;)
ReplyDelete@Beaglebea Thanks for dropping by! They were good, just not...amazing.
ReplyDelete@HannahGood choice, Hannah. Man, I should show you how many Vosges bars are in my kitchen right now. You'd die of jealousy.
ReplyDeleteThese look yummy! I had to come to your blog b/c I saw your name..I'm Victoria too! :) Nice to meet you! :)
ReplyDelete@Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com I've visited your blog, too. I used to go by Tori :). Impressive fitness work!
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