dark chocolate and orange

I have a feeling I know the answer, but does anyone know if you can buy Poulain chocolate in the U.S.? I'm specifically looking for their dark chocolate bar flavored with orange bits...

Or maybe someone has other recommendations for dark chocolate and orange concoctions? It's one of my favorite flavor combinations of all times. I even bought an armload of the orange-chocolate kit-kats that were out in Canada a few years ago. (Not the disgusting orange colored ones that were out briefly here, they were about as far from chocolate as could be imagined :shudder:)

I've found the Carr's chocolate oranges, and they're good, but I want to see what else is out there.

Help me with my addiction!

Trader Joe's chocolate-covered orange jelly thingies.

I'd bet Godiva has some sort of chocolate/orange combo truffle...not the BEST chocolate ever but not bad, and readily available.

Behold, I am correct: http://www.godiva.com/platinum/fruit.aspx

I believe I remember Canady Le Chocolatier having orange truffles. I did not try them, but everything else I tried was excellent.

Best,
Michael

Dolfin makes a dark chocolate with orange bits. I've seen dolfin around chicago -- but if you need a mail order source, here's a pretty good (albeit not inexpensive source): Chocosphere

http://www.chocosphere.com/cgi-bin/webs ... l&cart_id=%%cart_id%%

Here's an alternative:
http://www.ed-foods.com/sweetshop_C.html

Well, I thank you, Quiejo, but my wallet won't--wow, in addition to the "52% Cocoa Dark Chocolate with pieces of Crystallized Orange Peel", Dolfin also makes "Belgian chocolate blended with bits of pink peppercorn", not to mention an earl grey blend, fresh ginger blend...mmmmmmm...and the prices are much more reasonable than I would have expected. (Compared to Vosges, for example. I love that stuff, but I can't afford to eat it on a regular basis!)

Thanks everyone else, too, I can see I'll be busy checking out the local options.

I am also a big fan of dark chocolate with orange.

I found a bar at Whole Foods Market with quality (very very good) dark chocolate with candied orange peel in it.

Made me smile, as well as their dark chocolate with raspberries.

As a chocolate orange fan, I hope you've gone to Keefer's and gotten their Chocolate Orange Creme Brulee, it's actually a orange lime creme brulee with bits of dark chocolate on the bottom. One of the best desserts I've ever had, the best creme brulee I ever had.

Nancy

On Saturday I was at Linens 'n Things next Old Orchard Mall and they had a whole section of dutch dark choclate bars with Orange. Various brands ranging from $1.99 - $3.29 for a bar of chocolate.

The Belgian Chocolatier Piron has at times in the past made candied orange peel dipped in dark or milk chocolate. That would be my first stop for fruit peel/chocolate combos. He also does lemon peel.

Belgian Chocolatier Piron
(847) 864-5504
509 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202

My favorite way to enjoy the orange/chocolate combo is in a Cafe Borgia. Dark chocolate melted and stirred into a double shot of espresso. A little steamed milk, and grated orange zest.

Cunic Candies dark chocolate covered orange peel. mmmmmgood

Any Chocolate Orange Ice Cream?

That was actually my first chocolate orange experience, from a Swenson's vendor in San Francisco in the early 80's.

Curse Ben & Jerry's for graveyarding "Pulp Addiction", the only chocolate orange ice cream I've ever found conveniently.

I thought there weren't enough fans of the flavor.

Nancy

Cost Plus World Market has an extensive selection of chocolate bars from various countries and makers. I know they have several dark chocolate/orange combos. Last year, Mr. X and I did a dark chocolate tasting with samples purchased from Cost Plus, Godiva and Teuscher. My memory is a bit foggy on the winners -- we might just have to do it again!

Most of the Dolfin chocolates, and several other chocolate & orange options, can be found at Hannah's Bretzel:

Hannah's Bretzel
180 W. Washington St.
312-621-1111

Cafe SelMarie has a fantastic "dear G-d, I hope the pleasure never stops" flourless chocolate cake that is infused with orange. You can get it by the slice or whole cake. It is rich enough that one slice will generally serve two. It has been in stock every time I have visited in the past year. I believe they also have orange and chocolate chip pound cake. Good luck hunting. I too love chocolate and citrus flavor combos. I am working on a dessert fondue to incorporate the two. Wish me luck.

Café Selmarie
4729 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773.989.5595
http://www.cafeselmarie.com

Possibly Hannah's Bretzel. They have a great variety of chocolate from all over. I saw some ancho chile that I wanted to try.

geli-- I feel your pain.

For a brief time, I lived in Blois, home of Chocolaterie Poulain. When I would stand on the train platform, the air smelled like a baking brownie. Alas, no brownies in France. However, the perfume got me to do the factory tour, and, as a result, I have since been convinced that Roald Dahl was writing nonfiction. As I recall, they had a massive -- maybe a kilo-- Poulain bar. It's hard to put one's finger on what makes Poulain so good. Could it be one of those madeleine-type portkeys? IIRC, the right level of roast was achieved in the cocoa beans and the sugar was judiciously measured and incorporated. In any case, I sincerely want to help. I could have my friend in Paris put a couple of bars in the mail. PM me if I can make your chocolate dreams come true, nothing would make me happier ( and, being no martyr, I would also ask for a bar for myself.(':wink:')

Baskin-Robbins used to have Mandarin Chocolate sherbet years ago.Very dark chocolate with a nice orange flavor.I've loved this since i was a kid.

I LOVE POULAIN dark chocolate '1814' to be exact and w/hazel nuts... If anyone can tell me where to buy this in California I would REALLY appreciate this