For the love of chocolate..
Patrick Roger milk chocolate almond bar
I was recently tagged for a second meme by Beth from Zen Foodism, which asks us to select our most wine friendly meal of the last 30 days. My general theory is that there is no meal that is not in some way enhanced by a glass of wine. Yes, even if its hot dogs with twinkies on the side. But for the sake of the meme, I put my thinking cap on and one thing in particular kept coming to mind.
My friends, it is no secret I am a girl with rather simple tastes. And I beg to differ with anyone who tries to convince me that a chocolate bar is not a meal in itself. If its big and delicious, and you eat the whole thing in one shot, well, it kind of is.
And I will not argue that this Patrick Roger milk chocolate almond bar could not be enjoyed entirely on its own. But, if you're going to indulge, why not go all the way.
This past week, I made my way into the Patrick Roger boutique for my first time, with a man who definitely knows his chocolate. When he tells you that this is some of his favourite chocolate, you don't take that information lightly. You pull out your wallet and you get down to the business of selecting. As if the recommendation isn't enough, the packaging is very reminiscent of the Tiffany's blue, a colour that is hard for any girl to resist.
I carried that chocolate around with me all afternoon, pretending not to notice it but truthfully, I could think of nothing else. When I got home, I told myself I would open it just enough to take some pictures. I carefully unwrapped it and one glimpse at those perfectly shaped almonds and I was done for. There was no holding back, nor was there even time to open a bottle of wine. But had I had the foresight, and the willpower, I would have. I guess I'll just have to go back and get another one and stop for some wine along the way.
Patrick Roger
108 boulevard St-Germain
75006 Paris
Labels: chocolate, Paris, Paris food shops, sweet stuff
posted by Michèle at 2:59 PM
13 Comments:
Great meme report! I am jealous - that chocolate sounds out-of-this-world!
That's the best looking chocolate bar I've ever seen! I'd eat it for a meal, too! And it sounds like you've got the perfect excuse to go back for another one...
Michele, thank you (and indirectly, David) for introducing me to Patrick Roger! That almond bar looks gorgeous, and I'm not even a milk chocolate girl, usually. Something tells me that you wouldn't have to twist my arm over this one, though. Mmm, another reason why I've got to get back to Paris...
Don't blame you for being unable to hold back with the chocolate and open a bottle of wine. It's the thought that counts. ;-)
How fun to go chocolate shopping with David!
Paz
Three cheers for hot dogs (preferably soy) and twinkies with wine! You're my kind of girl.
WOW
Here I was feeling special that I have an illicit bar of scharffen Berger... but look at those almonds..... I still have my bar though ;) I think it might be a meal on it's own too.... hmm I wonder what wine to celebrate it with
How brave of you to have walked for such a long time with that treasure in your bag without opening it! I would have started straight away - I can't resist good chocolate.
Hi Beth, thanks! and yes, the chocolate was almost too good. No wait, there's no such thing as too good ;)
Hi Michelle, it was definitely impossible for me to stop after the first bite or two.. Its not the type of chocolate bar that you put aside and save for later. I think my next trip back will be sooner rather than later!
Hi Molly, the reason I bought the milk chocolate was because my boyfriend prefers that and I had intended to share it with him. But unfortunately by the time he got home, the bar was entirely consumed and there was but a picture for him to drool over. Poor guy!
Hi Paz, so true! but next time I'll be better prepared.. but then again, even a cold glass of milk might just do the trick.
Hi Amylou, aw shucks, well if you're ever in Paris, come over for dinner and I'll make a fine feast for you consisting of all our favourite trashy (and vegetarian) foods. Including the requisite tea party fare too, of course :)
Hi Clare, I know, I still cant get over how perfect those almonds were, not only in shape, but in how they were laid out in the chocolate. Perfection! Let me know how your chocolate turns out!
Hi Gracianne, well admittedly there was some excellent coffee and some gelato consumed along the way too so I was kept happily preoccupied until I got home ;)
Gosh, those almonds look so wonderful encased in that yummy chocolate.
mmmmmm.....great photo, good enough to eat!
hi Boo, they are gorgeous arent they! thats why I could hardly bear to wait long enough to get some good pictures :)
Hi Melissa, I admit, I keep looking at the photo myself, because I still cant believe how perfect those almonds were all snug in that chocolate.. I'll definitely go back for another one!
Michèle, that is the most photogenic chocolate bar I've ever seen. The idea of them snuggled into their bed of chocolate is rather endearing :)
With all the wonderful food around you, it is great to see such a well-executed treat. Thank David!
Hi Tara, of course I knew you'd think it was purdy too :) Im looking forward to trying some more of their chocolates, as the budget allows. Some of them are quite artistic!
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