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.
2 comments:
Yummmm... that was the best blog I've read in a long time. For sure going to pick up some illegal-tasting chocolate!
an idea for a future post:
could you scan in a map of sobeys and show the "hot" sections, the "cold" sections, and maybe even the route you usually take when shopping.
otherwise, great post!
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