Key to my heart

Yesterday (now a few days ago, because this is an old post...) Donald stopped by my place on his way home from work. I'd spent the entire day in bed, feeling sick, and generally having a way-horrible day.

He brought me the best gift in the world, all purchaced at----Sobey's.

One "tranquility" chocolate bar by Newtree Chocolates. It is milk chocolate infused with lavender and lime, and it is so so good. It is like a really good spa-massage in your mouth. I've always wanted to try it, so I was delighted.

Also two dark chocolate chocophilia bars, both kinds that I haven't tried (mocha bean and dark venezualan)! I haven't been feeling well lately, so it is wonderful to now have a stash of chocolate. And finally, two 'money comb' scratch tickets, which combine two other things I love: lottery tickets and honey bees.

Pretty much exactly what I needed to cheer me up, and all from the Sobey's. How thoughtful and lovely.

Chocolate for Lauren

I absolutely love these "Chocophilia" chocolates by Kerstin's Chocolates in Edmonton. I buy them from Sobey's (obviously), mostly because I couldn't figure out where the actually chocolate shop is located. If I have the option to purchase anything directly from the producer when it comes to locally-made products, I prefer to do that. As much as I love this grocery store, I would rather give all of my money to the independent business owners. That being said, when I'm at Sobey's I definitely always add a bar to my drag-along basket.

Note to Lauren: They can be found on the end of an aisle. I believe it is the aisle that is stocked with the cooking oils and spices. You will notice a long display of cookware and other kitchen gadgets opposite of the frozen entrees. If you are at this cookware display and turn around, you will see the chocolates.

They are $3.99 a bar, but they are well worth it. Sobey's carries many varieties of chocolate bars on this end display, and the Chocophilia ones are not the lowest price. I have tried other bars there that are priced at $4.29 and are much larger, and these were also fantastic, but my heart is still with the 'philia's. These other bars are named after emotions and states-of-being, tranquility, sensuality, and vigour are examples, so this can sometimes be a cute option for gifts.

My personal favorite is the 'sel de mar' (excuse my inaccuracies with the French name), which is milk chocolate with sea salt. The salt makes the chocolate taste illegal, it is that good. I've purchased the pumpkin pie one, a dark one, and the hazelnut one as well. I love the packaging, and the fresh colors. In fact the pretty colored wrappers entice me to buy more than one, because they look good sitting together on my counter.

I am going to check out Kerstin's Chocolates "Cocoa Room" at 10139-112 Street, in downtown Edmonton, and I will be sure to update you all as to how it is. Also, Axis Cafe on Jasper and 104st (just kitty-corner to Sobey's) sells the bars at the same price as Sobey's (and also makes amazing coffee) so that is another option for your purchasing pleasure.