PRODUCT: Ice Cream Bonbons

As a kid, our favorite movie theater treat was not popcorn or Raisinets, but ice cream bonbons. We don’t remember the brand name, but that small rectangular box holding six little domes of ice cream covered in hard chocolate was as exciting as the movie itself. Ice cream bonbons can be found at cinemas and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chocolate Portion Control

Chocolate portion control. Photo of Anna Shea chocolates by Jerry Deutsch | THE NIBBLE. You can eat anything you want, diet and nutrition experts advise, as long as you eat it “in moderation.” This means less frequently and in smaller portions. Faced with choosing from a box of beautiful chocolates, moderation may be difficult. Several…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Be-Bop Biscotti

These chocolate-dipped varieties are ready to party! Photo courtesy Be-Bop Biscotti. Crunchy biscotti are a good everyday snack. But when they’re covered with white or dark chocolate, they are ready to party. The winner of this week’s Gourmet Giveaway will be able to indulge in (or share) 18 chocolate-covered biscotti, courtesy of Be-Bop Biscotti. Be-Bop…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY #2: Aequare Fine Chocolates

Pretty patterns abound with Aequare Fine Chocolates. Photo by Emily Chang | THE NIBBLE. Ecuadorian cacao is prized worldwide for its full body, floral aroma and deep chocolate flavor. If you win this week’s chocolate Gourmet Giveaway from Aequare Fine Chocolates, you’ll have an opportunity to taste the company’s line of artisan bonbons and chocolate…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Spice Rack Chocolates

Each piece is infused with a different spice. Photo by Jerry Deutsch | THE NIBBLE. Allow us to introduce you to “solid bonbons.” Wait, you say: Isn’t a “solid bonbon”* just a piece of solid chocolate? *A bonbon is a hard shell of chocolate filled with a variety of centers—caramel, cremes, ganache, etc. Not exactly.…
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