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Has anyone ever had these caramels?

They've won some awards.

http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8

I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and they
looked unique and delicious.

I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great gift.

Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.

Thanks,

Andy
Me and my 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. :(

Fran's Chocolates? Others?
 

On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:08:38 -0500, Andy <q> wrote:

>Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>
>They've won some awards.
>
>http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8
>
>I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and they
>looked unique and delicious.
>
>I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great gift.
>
>Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Andy
>Me and my 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. :(

See's of course! http://www.sees.com/

They are known for chocolate.... but my favorite is their peanut
brittle. Buy Summertime, when you can find it - chocolate inside &
ground hazelnuts outside (the only way I'll eat hazelnuts).... and
it's only available during the summer. ;) Hence the name. Some
things still *are* seasonal! LOL

Yelp about See's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/r-7Wdy6kjH-aj-s-EaA2ng
--

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Norman Cousins

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"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>
> They've won some awards.
>
> http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8
>
> I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and they
> looked unique and delicious.
>
> I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great
> gift.
>
> Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> Me and my 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. :(

Asher's is pretty darn good, Gertrude Hawk is ok.

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sf wrote:

> See's of course! http://www.sees.com/
>
> They are known for chocolate.... but my favorite is their peanut
> brittle. Buy Summertime, when you can find it - chocolate inside &
> ground hazelnuts outside (the only way I'll eat hazelnuts).... and
> it's only available during the summer. ;) Hence the name. Some
> things still *are* seasonal! LOL
>
> Yelp about See's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/r-7Wdy6kjH-aj-s-EaA2ng

See's chocolates are my absolute favorite. I like the ones with ground
hazelnuts... who am I kidding, I like all of them. Since I am dieting,
I will not click on that link.<g>

Becca

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said...

> On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:08:38 -0500, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>>Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>>
>>They've won some awards.
>>
>>http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8
>>
>>I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and
>>they looked unique and delicious.
>>
>>I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great
>>gift.
>>
>>Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Andy
>>Me and my 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. :(
>
> See's of course! http://www.sees.com/
>
> They are known for chocolate.... but my favorite is their peanut
> brittle. Buy Summertime, when you can find it - chocolate inside &
> ground hazelnuts outside (the only way I'll eat hazelnuts).... and
> it's only available during the summer. ;) Hence the name. Some
> things still *are* seasonal! LOL
>
> Yelp about See's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/r-7Wdy6kjH-aj-s-EaA2ng


sf,

See's of course! But I'm not buying this gift for myself. It's a gift
(BRIBE) for my best bud's wife, when I visit next month. I don't know if
she even has a sweet tooth, so I'll play it safe with chocolate dipped
caramels. That's safe, right?

Thanks,

Andy

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Janet said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>>
>> They've won some awards.
>>
>> http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8
>>
>> I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and
they
>> looked unique and delicious.
>>
>> I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great
>> gift.
>>
>> Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>> Me and my 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. :(
>
> I make fleur de sel caramels dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with
> Maine Alder-Smoked Sea Salt.


Janet,

I have never tried anything like this type of treat. I thought, they
wouldn't do that unless it was a delicious taste contrast OR flavor boost
OR both.

Andy

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On 2007-09-22 06:08:38 -0700, Andy <q> said:

> Has anyone ever had these caramels?

I have, and they're heavenly!

--
MaryMc

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MaryMc said...

> On 2007-09-22 06:08:38 -0700, Andy <q> said:
>
>> Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>
> I have, and they're heavenly!


Thank you, MaryMc!

I got that impression just watching. :)

Andy

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On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:58:24 -0500, Andy <q> wrote:
>sf,
>
>See's of course! But I'm not buying this gift for myself. It's a gift
>(BRIBE) for my best bud's wife, when I visit next month. I don't know if
>she even has a sweet tooth, so I'll play it safe with chocolate dipped
>caramels. That's safe, right?
>
Well, if "she" was me.... an assortment of See's fruit flavored
truffles would make me your best friend (at least until I finished the
box).

;)
--

History is a vast early warning system
Norman Cousins

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In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Has anyone ever had these caramels?
>
> They've won some awards.
>
> http://www.franschocolates.com/catal...duct.asp?cid=8
>
> I saw a factory tour on TV of their luxury caramels assembly line and they
> looked unique and delicious.
>
> I think the Checkerboard Caramels Collection giftbox would make a great gift.
>
> Opinions? Other chocolate makers? I'll happily take names.

Fran's is wonderful stuff. Their caramels are to die for. We will
occasionally stop into the shop in University Village (Seattle) and get
a truffle or other delicacy. We've never been disappointed.

Cindy, who lives 2 miles from the University Village shop

--
C.J. Fuller

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