Friday, September 5, 2008
A few Decembers ago, I received a box of Vosges exotic truffles as a gift, and promptly fell in love.
Each truffle was a strange and explosive combination. Curry powder and coconut. Ginger, wasabi and black sesame. Macadamia nut and Cointreau. The card that came with the box suggested that the chocolates be consumed within ten days, but I wanted to savour each truffle to the very last moment. I prioritised the truffles from worst to best (as if that was an easy list to make) and let them melt on my tongue as I studied for college exams. Those truffles have periodically haunted me since then, even after graduation and after I stopped living on a student budget.
The other day, I was at DiBruno Brothers in the city when I saw a familiar name on one of their shelves: Vosges. My heart sang.
The price took me by surprise, but I had enough change to pick up the Macha Bar, and it is worth every penny. Their Macha Bar is a distinctive blend of two chocolate varietals and green tea. The first taste is subtle, and then the flavours begin to layer on top of each other. When you reach the end, the smoky finish makes your toes curl.
For anyone who is looking to explore their sweet tooth, this will knock you off your feet and cause your hands to tap-dance, and after the very last bite you will want more. I know I do!