I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
(Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
the corporate takeover).

Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
locally, that would be a nice bonus.

Thamx,
jt

jt august wrote:
> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt


They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look at

http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48

They ship to MO.


George L

George wrote on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:25:35 -0600:

> jt august wrote:
>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know
>> what it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates,
>> usually milk chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents
>> discovered these in Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they
>> were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the 90's or
>> early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by them
>> at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in
>> St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an
>> option for me since the corporate takeover).
>>
>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates
>> are called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I
>> can find some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>
>> Thamx,
>> jt

> They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look
> at

> http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48

> They ship to MO.

There are a number of import stores that sell liqueur chocolates. One
that comes to mind is Rodman's in the DC area. They are also available
at Godiva stores and even Amazon sells them.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:16:53 -0500, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

> George wrote on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:25:35 -0600:
>
>> jt august wrote:
>>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know
>>> what it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates,
>>> usually milk chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents
>>> discovered these in Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they
>>> were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the 90's or
>>> early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by them
>>> at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in
>>> St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an
>>> option for me since the corporate takeover).
>>>
>>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates
>>> are called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I
>>> can find some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>>
>>> Thamx,
>>> jt
>
>> They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look
>> at
>
>> http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48
>
>> They ship to MO.
>
>There are a number of import stores that sell liqueur chocolates. One
>that comes to mind is Rodman's in the DC area. They are also available
>at Godiva stores and even Amazon sells them.

Booze filled candies were also available in hard candies, in packages
like over sized Charms hard candy. They were available in Europe,
never seen any in the US... I'd buy them in all the different flavors;
scotch, rye, rum, and brandy were popular... this was full strength
booze, 80 proof, not some watered down flavoring. I doubt they are
available in the US, I've only seen chocolate filled with weak
cordials in the US. The packages I bought in Europe contained a total
of like 2 full ounces of booze per pack of candies.

brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Booze filled candies were also available in hard candies, in packages
> like over sized Charms hard candy. They were available in Europe,
> never seen any in the US... I'd buy them in all the different flavors;
> scotch, rye, rum, and brandy were popular... this was full strength
> booze, 80 proof, not some watered down flavoring. I doubt they are
> available in the US, I've only seen chocolate filled with weak
> cordials in the US. The packages I bought in Europe contained a total
> of like 2 full ounces of booze per pack of candies.

I've had the European type, hard candy filled with booze
and covered with chocolate. The ones I had were called
demitasse.

"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:16:53 -0500, "James Silverton"
> > wrote:
>
>> George wrote on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:25:35 -0600:
>>
>>> jt august wrote:
>>>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know
>>>> what it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates,
>>>> usually milk chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents
>>>> discovered these in Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they
>>>> were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the 90's or
>>>> early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by them
>>>> at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in
>>>> St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an
>>>> option for me since the corporate takeover).
>>>>
>>>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates
>>>> are called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I
>>>> can find some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>>>
>>>> Thamx,
>>>> jt
>>
>>> They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look
>>> at
>>
>>> http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48
>>
>>> They ship to MO.
>>
>>There are a number of import stores that sell liqueur chocolates. One
>>that comes to mind is Rodman's in the DC area. They are also available
>>at Godiva stores and even Amazon sells them.
>
> Booze filled candies were also available in hard candies, in packages
> like over sized Charms hard candy. They were available in Europe,
> never seen any in the US.
(snippage)

Some years ago Margaret Suran sent me a box of liqueur filled chocolates for
the holidays. I cannot remember the brand but IIRC they contained Kaluha or
something similar. It's been a few years. At any rate, I sincerely doubt
she went to Europe to buy them

Jill

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:51:14 -0500, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:16:53 -0500, "James Silverton"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> George wrote on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:25:35 -0600:
>>>
>>>> jt august wrote:
>>>>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know
>>>>> what it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates,
>>>>> usually milk chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents
>>>>> discovered these in Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they
>>>>> were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the 90's or
>>>>> early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by them
>>>>> at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in
>>>>> St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an
>>>>> option for me since the corporate takeover).
>>>>>
>>>>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates
>>>>> are called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I
>>>>> can find some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thamx,
>>>>> jt
>>>
>>>> They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look
>>>> at
>>>
>>>> http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48
>>>
>>>> They ship to MO.
>>>
>>>There are a number of import stores that sell liqueur chocolates. One
>>>that comes to mind is Rodman's in the DC area. They are also available
>>>at Godiva stores and even Amazon sells them.
>>
>> Booze filled candies were also available in hard candies, in packages
>> like over sized Charms hard candy. They were available in Europe,
>> never seen any in the US.
>(snippage)
>
>Some years ago Margaret Suran sent me a box of liqueur filled chocolates for
>the holidays. I cannot remember the brand but IIRC they contained Kaluha or
>something similar. It's been a few years. At any rate, I sincerely doubt
>she went to Europe to buy them
>
Kaluha is a cordial, not a liquor. And I doubt it was a full strength
cordial or the Revenuers would have gotten into the act... was
probably similar to those chocolate covered cherries typically sold at
candy stores, they contain a very low alcohol cordial. And I'm sure
it wasn't actual Kaluha, not without permission.

At many catered affairs folks have a dessert cart go from table to
table and often cordials are poured into dark chocolate cups and
served, but the real cordial is poured from their bottles.
Confectionary supply stores sell the chocolate cups, they resemble the
same fluted paper cups one finds in chocolates boxes.

When I'd bring the booze filled hard candy back from Europe I'd sneak
them off the ship... they were supposed to be declared but nobody
did... of course nobody brought in very much, maybe 3-4 packets at the
most.... they were heavily marketed by street venders in Naples...
that was back when Italy was still a real country with its own
money... of course you'd need like 17,000 Lira to buy a candy bar.

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:11:08 -0600, Stu > wrote:

>On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:51:14 -0500, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>
>-->"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
.. .
>-->> On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:16:53 -0500, "James Silverton"
>-->> > wrote:
>-->>
>-->>> George wrote on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:25:35 -0600:
>-->>>
>-->>>> jt august wrote:
>-->>>>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know
>-->>>>> what it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates,
>-->>>>> usually milk chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents
>-->>>>> discovered these in Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they
>-->>>>> were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the 90's or
>-->>>>> early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by them
>-->>>>> at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in
>-->>>>> St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an
>-->>>>> option for me since the corporate takeover).
>-->>>>>
>-->>>>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates
>-->>>>> are called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I
>-->>>>> can find some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>-->>>>>
>-->>>>> Thamx,
>-->>>>> jt
>-->>>
>-->>>> They are called Creme Liqueurs. Ethel M's makes them. Look
>-->>>> at
>-->>>
>-->>>>
>http://www.ethelschocolate.com/shop/...category_Id=48
>-->>>
>-->>>> They ship to MO.
>-->>>
>-->>>There are a number of import stores that sell liqueur chocolates. One
>-->>>that comes to mind is Rodman's in the DC area. They are also available
>-->>>at Godiva stores and even Amazon sells them.
>-->>
>-->> Booze filled candies were also available in hard candies, in packages
>-->> like over sized Charms hard candy. They were available in Europe,
>-->> never seen any in the US.
>-->(snippage)
>-->
>-->Some years ago Margaret Suran sent me a box of liqueur filled chocolates for
>-->the holidays. I cannot remember the brand but IIRC they contained Kaluha or
>-->something similar. It's been a few years. At any rate, I sincerely doubt
>-->she went to Europe to buy them
>-->
>-->Jill
>
>
>Turin Kahlua Chocolates
>http://candyaddict.com/blog/2009/01/...ua-chocolates/

I don't think it's filled with actual Kahlua or it wouldn't be
artificial coffee flavor. From my own experience these type of
cordial filled chocolates are usually crappy and very expensive... you
can buy a whole liter of real Kaluha for the price of one small packet
of that candy.

From the Amazon.com site, link at above web site (and says not
available): "Ingredients Milk chocolate (sugar,milk powder, cocoa
butter, cocoa paste, soy lecithin as emulsifier, salt and vanillin as
artificial flavor), filling (sugar, glucose, kahlua coffee liquor
flavored extract, artificial coffee flavor, caramel coloring, arabic
gum as thickener, invert sugar and invertase).

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On Nov 29, 8:18*am, jt august > wrote:
> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. *These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. *My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. *Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis. *
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt

I don't make liquor filled chocolates like you're seeking, but I do
put liquor in my Chocolate Covered Cherries that I make as part of my
Christmas Candy variety. They are not for sale though, you probably
could not afford them if they were! Extremely labor intensive. But
well worth my effort! :-)

John Kuthe...

"jt august" > wrote in message
...
>I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt

Cordials. Chocolate liquor filled cordials.

Bissingers is available from Amazon but I did not bother checking for other
sources.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...r=1-54&seller=

jt august wrote:
> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt

I call 'em liquor filled chocolates and buy gobs of them yearly at the
military commissary. They all vary by liquor and who makes them. My
favorite have thus far were the Finlandia vodka filled dark chocolates
and I've never found them again! I bought a box last month that held
about 20 chocolate "bottles" and each was filled with a small amount of
rum, schnapps, whiskey etc. They ran about $8. Christmas season is when
they make their yearly arrival. I've never found them in civilian US
grocery stores. They are common and easy to find in Europe. I think
the liquor industry here (or perhaps the various states??) keep a tight
reign on liquor items, even if it is just "candy"

Goomba wrote:
> jt august wrote:
>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what
>> it is called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk
>> chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in
>> Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they were a banned product in
>> the USA. Sometime in the 90's or early 2000's, something was
>> changed, and for a while I could by them at May Co. department
>> stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry
>> them, so this has not been an option for me since the corporate
>> takeover). Most important is I need to know what these filled
>> chocolates are
>> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find
>> some locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>
>> Thamx,
>> jt
>
> I call 'em liquor filled chocolates and buy gobs of them yearly at
> the
> military commissary. They all vary by liquor and who makes them. My
> favorite have thus far were the Finlandia vodka filled dark
> chocolates
> and I've never found them again! I bought a box last month that held
> about 20 chocolate "bottles" and each was filled with a small amount
> of rum, schnapps, whiskey etc. They ran about $8. Christmas season
> is
> when they make their yearly arrival. I've never found them in
> civilian US grocery stores. They are common and easy to find in
> Europe. I think the liquor industry here (or perhaps the various
> states??) keep a tight reign on liquor items, even if it is just
> "candy"

In England, I've always known them as "chocolate liqueurs". Google
them under "chocolate liqueurs candy".

Dora

In article >,
jt august > wrote:

> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.

Last time I went to Costco, I saw a big box (of course) in the candy
area. I wasn't interested, so don't have any details. Try this URL:

http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/loca...op_Right_Nav1-
_-Top_locations&topnav=&whse=BC&lang=en-US

If it doesn't work for you, it showed five warehouses in your area.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Dan Abel wrote:
> In article >,
> jt august > wrote:
>
>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
>> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
>> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
>> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
>> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
>> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
>> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
>> the corporate takeover).
>>
>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
>> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
>> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Last time I went to Costco, I saw a big box (of course) in the candy
> area. I wasn't interested, so don't have any details. Try this URL:
>
> http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/loca...op_Right_Nav1-
> _-Top_locations&topnav=&whse=BC&lang=en-US
>
> If it doesn't work for you, it showed five warehouses in your area.
>


Costco usually carries these for Christmas. ALthough many
companies make them, I think Costco's are Anton Berg brand.

If you can';t make it to Costco, try any good mall candy shop.

gloria p

jt august wrote:

> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what
it
> is called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk
> chocolate, filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in
> Europe in the 80's, and at the time, they were a banned product in
> the USA. Sometime in the 90's or early 2000's, something was
> changed, and for a while I could by them at May Co. department
stores
> like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis. (Macy's doesn't carry them, so
> this has not been an option for me since the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find
> some locally, that would be a nice bonus.

A wonderful praline made of chocolate wrapping liquor is Cunese from
Cuneo, in the Langhe area of Piedmont.
They're wonderful and a family tradition too, thanks to my father
serving his mandatory army training in the 60's in that wonderful
area.
--
Vilco
Mai guardare Trailer park Boys senza
qualcosa da bere a portata di mano
Anche tu puoi diventare lesbica se lecchi il tappeto

jt august > wrote:

> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors.

In Europe, such confections, either with milk or dark chocolate, are
common and do not have any special name - they are called just pralines
or truffles or some such general name, as the case may be, with the
liquor(s) or liqueur(s) or Champagne listed. They may or may not also
have a fantasy name, depending on the manufacturer. In Germany, at
least, a selection can be found in most any supermarket and of course
also in specialised chocolate shops or Konditoreien/patisseries.

Victor

> starsabre wrote:
> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what
it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk
chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the
80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime
in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I
could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St.
Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me
since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find
some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt

There are plenty of brands.

Get to a store and ask for liquor filled chocolates.

My personal favorite is the Bourbon ball

In article >,
lid (Ace_racer) wrote:

> > starsabre wrote:
> > I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what
> it is
> > called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk
> chocolate,
> > filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the
> 80's,
> > and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime
> in the
> > 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I
> could by
> > them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St.
> Louis.
> > (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me
> since
> > the corporate takeover).
> >
> > Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> > called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find
> some
> > locally, that would be a nice bonus.
> >
> > Thamx,
> > jt
>
> There are plenty of brands.
>
> Get to a store and ask for liquor filled chocolates.
>
> My personal favorite is the Bourbon ball

Hmmm ... Are you looking for words "Bon Bon's"?

Enjoy Life ... Dan

--
Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

"Ace_racer" > wrote in message
>
> My personal favorite is the Bourbon ball
>

Do Bourbon Balls hurt like Blue Balls?

On Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:56:35 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> "Ace_racer" > wrote in message
>>
>> My personal favorite is the Bourbon ball
>>
>
> Do Bourbon Balls hurt like Blue Balls?

i once had a girlfriend who made bourbon balls for the holidays. always
sounded like a medical condition to me, too.

your pal,
blake

In article >,
jt august > wrote:

> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
> the corporate takeover).
>
> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>
> Thamx,
> jt

I want to follow up with a thanks for the help I got on my question. My
father was absolutely crazy about those candies, having first had them
in Europe in 1983. I have been looking for them ever since Macy's
didn't sell them as Famous-Barr had before the buyout.

Unfortunately, the day after I posted this question, my father passed
away from the pulmanary fibrosis he had been suffering from, and I was
unable to get him some in time. It has been some time since I last
visited this newsgroup, and it has been to an extent fun and fascinating
to read the follow-ups in this thread.

But most important, it is gratifying to know the help that I was given
in getting the answer to my question. For that, I want to thank
everyone here.

Warmest regards for the holiday season,
jt

jt august wrote:
> In article >,
> jt august > wrote:
>
>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
>> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
>> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
>> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
>> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
>> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
>> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
>> the corporate takeover).
>>
>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
>> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
>> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>
>> Thamx,
>> jt
>
> I want to follow up with a thanks for the help I got on my question. My
> father was absolutely crazy about those candies, having first had them
> in Europe in 1983. I have been looking for them ever since Macy's
> didn't sell them as Famous-Barr had before the buyout.
>
> Unfortunately, the day after I posted this question, my father passed
> away from the pulmanary fibrosis he had been suffering from, and I was
> unable to get him some in time. It has been some time since I last
> visited this newsgroup, and it has been to an extent fun and fascinating
> to read the follow-ups in this thread.
>
> But most important, it is gratifying to know the help that I was given
> in getting the answer to my question. For that, I want to thank
> everyone here.
>
> Warmest regards for the holiday season,
> jt

I'm sorry to hear about your dad.

--
Jean B.

On Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:31:02 -0600, jt august > wrote:

>In article >,
> jt august > wrote:
>
>> I am looking for a particular kind of candy, but I don't know what it is
>> called. These are hollow molded chocolates, usually milk chocolate,
>> filled with liquors. My parents discovered these in Europe in the 80's,
>> and at the time, they were a banned product in the USA. Sometime in the
>> 90's or early 2000's, something was changed, and for a while I could by
>> them at May Co. department stores like Famous-Barr here in St. Louis.
>> (Macy's doesn't carry them, so this has not been an option for me since
>> the corporate takeover).
>>
>> Most important is I need to know what these filled chocolates are
>> called, and if any St. Louisans in the forum know where I can find some
>> locally, that would be a nice bonus.
>>
>> Thamx,
>> jt
>
>I want to follow up with a thanks for the help I got on my question. My
>father was absolutely crazy about those candies, having first had them
>in Europe in 1983. I have been looking for them ever since Macy's
>didn't sell them as Famous-Barr had before the buyout.
>
>Unfortunately, the day after I posted this question, my father passed
>away from the pulmanary fibrosis he had been suffering from, and I was
>unable to get him some in time. It has been some time since I last
>visited this newsgroup, and it has been to an extent fun and fascinating
>to read the follow-ups in this thread.
>
>But most important, it is gratifying to know the help that I was given
>in getting the answer to my question. For that, I want to thank
>everyone here.
>
>Warmest regards for the holiday season,
>jt

You're very welcome, and my condolences on your loss.

Thank you to those of you who posted or merely thought in your hearts
and prayers. All is appreciated.

jt

On Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:31:02 -0600, jt august
> wrote:

>Unfortunately, the day after I posted this question, my father passed
>away from the pulmanary fibrosis he had been suffering from, and I was
>unable to get him some in time. It has been some time since I last
>visited this newsgroup, and it has been to an extent fun and fascinating
>to read the follow-ups in this thread.
>
My condolences, jt.

>But most important, it is gratifying to know the help that I was given
>in getting the answer to my question. For that, I want to thank
>everyone here.
>
>Warmest regards for the holiday season,

You too!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

jt august wrote:
> But most important, it is gratifying to know the help that I was given
> in getting the answer to my question. For that, I want to thank
> everyone here.
>
> Warmest regards for the holiday season,
> jt
>

That is too much sadness during the holidays. So sorry about the loss
of your dad, jt. His memories will always be with you.


Becca