Monday, January 18, 2010

Customizable Chocoloate: Chocri Chocolate Bars

By: Finance Foodie

So the past few weeks, I'm proud to say that I've been pretty consistent about my "post-Holidays, pre-NY Fashion Week" diet plan. My meals have consisted mostly of low calories soups (thanks Progresso!) and nutrient-rich salads, I've been hitting the gym aggressively almost everyday, and I've been abstaining from alcohol (which has required more willpower than imagined). I feel healthier and stronger (and somewhat richer with all the $$ saved from dining/drinking out)!

However, any good dieter knows that moderate "splurge" items are necessary to keep oneself on track. So what's my "splurge" item you ask? Answer: Chocri Customizable Chocolate Bars!

Last month, chocri, a German chocolate house that just launched its US operation, gave me an opportunity to test drive their customizable chocolate bars. Basically, when you go to their website, you first choose a base chocolate bar (milk, dark, and white) and then add your favorite toppings from a selection of over a 100 different items (including dried fruit, nuts, and super exotic items stuff like edible gold flakes and candied flower petals). Your customized bar is then handmade in Germany and shipped to your door in a few days (You can even pick a name your bar!). All bars are made with only high quality fair trade/organic chocolates from Belgium - quality and creativity all rolled into one!

All three bars I made were awesome, but my favorite one by far (which I aptly named "A Sweet Idea") consisted of a white chocolate base topped with macadamia nuts, dried blueberries, dried cherries, dried pineapples, and finished with marzipan carrots. Not only was this bar super satisfying to my sweet tooth, it also was (somewhat) healthy with the nuts (protein), dried fruit, and marzipan carrots (ermmm...veggies).

Each bar runs about $13-15 (depending on the number of toppings) - which is NOT BAD AT ALL for a customized, innovative, and delicious piece of chocolate. So as a gift - for a friend or yourself - the chocri bar gets two thumbs (and two toes) up!

***Giveaway***
Congrats #11- Mamushi Love
Chocri has generously agreed to give one lucky financefoodie.com reader 3 customizable bars of their own!


There are FOUR ways to enter:
1. In my comments section, go to the chocri website and tell me your favorite topping
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
3. Follow chocri on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
4. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave separate comment telling me this)

Contest ends January 26, 2010 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards that night!

190 comments:

  1. My favorite topping on Chocri has to be the ground chili. Love my chocolate with some bite! I've been following this site and am so excited to it's US version to up and running!

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  2. I can't decide between Orange Chocolate Drops and Organic Mint Leaves. There are so many marvelous choices, it's really hard to choose.

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  3. Favorite Topping - Honey Chocolate Drops

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  4. follow chocri on twitter @fullcircleadv

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  5. Followed Finance Foodie on Twitter @fullcircleadv

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  6. The Cappuccino Chocolate Drops would be my favorite topping.

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  7. Milk chocolate with walnuts and toffee. Or with the strawberry yummies.

    ezmerelda@mail.com

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  8. Oooh white chocolate with apricots and honey chocolate dots.

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  9. I follow chocri on twitter

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  10. tweet http://twitter.com/debscontests/status/7926108366

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  11. Let's go with honey chocolate drops.

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  12. Following financefoodie1 on twitter as ky2here1.

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  13. Following chocridotcom on twitter as ky2here1.

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  14. Here's my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/7926242339

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  15. i would pick Dark Chocolate with pinenuts, Tart Dried Cherries and Dried cranberries.writer61@yahoo.com

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  16. I would love more chocolate with a crisp by adding Rice Crispies in Chocolate Coating
    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  17. My favorite topping is the Caramel Chocolate Drops! Mmmmm!!!

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  18. My favorite topping would have to be goji berries!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. I think my favorite would be the Caramel Chocolate Drops.

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  20. My favorite topping would be gummy bears!

    xmeliss182x (at) yahoo (Dot) com

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  21. Marzipan Rose is my fave
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  22. My chocolate bar would contain: dark chocolate, straweberries, pecans , and mini marshmellows.


    I follow u and chocri on twitter!


    http://twitter.com/sunkissedvex/

    southypeach@comcast.net

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  23. My favorite would be cranberrys. But honestly i would like to try Real Gold Flakes would be interesting and a new experience.

    waitressdani (AT)
    hotmail (DOT) com

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  24. Caramel Chocolate Drops is my favorite topping!

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  25. I enjoy cashews with my chocolate.

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  26. Mmm the mint sounds great and you could make a Valentine creation! I like how you can enter a code to re-order your creation, whew less work for more!

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  27. Pear would be interesting to try, thanks.

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  28. My favorite topping is coconut (I wish they would also offer toasted coconut).

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  29. If have to pick just one, it would be macadamia nuts. And I like your thinking--marzipan carrots as vegetable!

    clynsg at yahoo dot com

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  30. My favorite topping would be orange chocolate drops. Please enter me.

    brandon_ralston@hotmail.com

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  31. HORTON111@AOL.COM ..... WHITE CHOCOLATE WITH WALNUTS WOULD BE MY FAVORITE

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  32. caramel chocolate drops would be my topping.

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  33. follow chocri on twitter - debijot

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  34. Oh my goodness, this is awesome! I think I may have found a new favorite website ;) I love love love that you can put gummy bears in the chocolate bar, how fun! Any kid would love this...I'm an adult, and even I do! ;)

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  35. I follow you on Twitter (lipstickncandy)

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  36. I follow Chocri on Twitter (lipstickncandy)

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  37. I tweeted the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/7953491690

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  38. coconut and sour cherries YUM!

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  39. the gummy bears sound great.

    -lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  40. i follow you on twitter: @shootingstarmag

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  41. I must say I was a bit disappointed to see that lavender was not on Chocri's possible flavors list when I went to their website. Lavender infused chocolate is my favorite! However, I guess they makeup for it with their "Flower Mix." This reminds me of birthday cakes as a little girl where mom and I would candy flowers to decorate my cake. For the memories and awesome taste, I would totally choose Flower Mix. -Sarah Nell

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  42. My favorite topping is the Caramel Chocolate Drops.

    SamneneD@aol.com

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  43. Honey Chocolate drops sound tasty. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  44. My favorite topping is the Strawberries.
    austma7@aol.com

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  45. My fav would have to be milk chocolate with macadamia nuts, strawberries, blueberries, real gold flakes and peanuts. Mmmmmmmm can't wait to get my bars!!! :)

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  46. favorite topping is definitely orange chocolate drops

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  47. following chocri on twitter - dusty2502

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  48. yum...i like sour cherries and hazelnut brittle. craving chocri now!
    bananastauce@hotmail.com

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  49. Ground chili! Chili and chocolate seems like an odd combo but it's actually really good.

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  50. I'm going for one that you already mentioned... the marzipan carrots! I adore marzipan! It was followed very closely by the marzipan rose and then the lemon chocolate drops!

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  51. I Like the Orange Chocolate Drops and pecans.

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  52. cappucino chocolate drops are my favorite!

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  53. Girl I am ALL about the macadamia nuts!

    I've got two giveaways up that you should enter on PSS!

    thanks girl!

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  54. following you on twitter! @prttyshnysprkly

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  55. It entirely this is the best idea EVER!
    I want a dark chocolate bar with dried cherries, sea salt, toasted hazelnuts, and toffee.


    Nycole
    knycks1@aol.com

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  56. My favorite topping would be the Brazil Nuts.

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  57. Twitter name: marskiel, following chocri

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  58. @marskiel, following Finance Foodie on Twitter. : )

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  59. @marskiel Retweeted the contest. : )

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  60. My favorite topping is Pecans :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

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  61. Following chocri on Twitter
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

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  62. Tweeted
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

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  63. The marzipan carrots!
    Evan@foodmakesfunfuel.com

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  64. Too many choices, but, love walnut.

    joemack3@gmail.com

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  65. Your soy bacon sounds interesting.

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  66. I liked the smiley heart shape (female).

    eddingsfamily@prodigy.net

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  67. my favourite topping would be the Rice Crispies in Chocolate Coating! mmmmmmm

    square_sessil@yahoo.com

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  68. Hard to choose just one favorite but I will go with Macadamia Nuts.

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  69. I follow financefoodie1 on twitter.(terri142)

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  70. I follow Chocri on twitter.(terri142)

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  71. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/terri142/status/8112675750

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  72. They have some many different amazing toppings! I'd love to try Candied Lilac.

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  73. I liked the Mini Cookies

    telcon_2000@yahoo.com

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  74. My favorite topping would be raisins!

    Katie
    showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com

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  75. I love peanuts! I love all nuts really in my chocolate though.
    Also Twitter follower! gutterabbit!
    Thanks for the great giveway!

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  76. I like my lemon chocolate drops.

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  77. Marzipan carrots all the way!!! I call my boyfriend hare and he calls me bunny. What could be more perfect? I've never seen anything so cute before!

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  78. Mmm..my favorite topping is the pecans..I just love 'em.
    Thanks for the giveaway,
    gordyneve(at)yahoo.com

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  79. The mini cookies topping looks great, thanks! sbcashortie (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  80. I tweeted at http://twitter.com/sbshortie/status/8181009271

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  81. I like the Orange Chocolate Drops.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  82. My favorite topping is the Caramel Chocolate Drops. I'm surprised they don't offer Peanut Butter Drops though. Those would be my favorite.

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  83. I follow Chocri on twitter as MelodicMom.

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  84. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/8192004153

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  85. My favorite topping would be cashews. I love cashews, especially in chocolate. YUM!

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  86. I follow Chocri on twitter @kowgirlsrule

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  87. I think my favorite topping would be Hazelnut Brittle.

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  88. I follow you on twitter as tomandmollyk

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  89. I follow chocri on twitter as tomandmollyk

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  90. Tweet: http://twitter.com/tomandmollyk/status/8198999105

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  91. I think I would like ginger and walnuts. Thanks.

    president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  92. I would like dark chocolate with cashews, macadamia nuts, and, yes , I'd love to try some of those edible gold flakes!

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  93. My goodness this looks delicious! I like the Caramel Chocolate Drops. Thanks for the great contest!

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  94. Coconut is my fav topping!
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  95. I would get the nut special

    delaney55@live.com

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  96. My favorite topping would be Cashews!

    annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  97. Dark chocolate with cappucino chocolate drops.

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  98. My fav topping would be the Rasberries birdson@roadruner.com

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  99. My favorite topping would be crystallized violets, how decadent!

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  100. Can I only have one favorite topping? Because I like pecans and sour cherries equally.

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  101. My favorite topping are the blueberries.

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  102. The Honey Chocolate Drops sound good. Thank you!

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  103. My fave topping is roasted almonds
    dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  104. Following Finance Foodie on twitter: momunion
    dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  105. Following chocri on twitter: momunion
    dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  106. tweet: http://twitter.com/momunion/status/8223801737
    dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  107. My favorite topping on Chocri is the Roasted Almonds


    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  108. I know my son would love the gummy bears the best.
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  109. financefoodie1 twitter follower-packerfantimmy
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  110. chocridotcom twitter follower-packerfantimmy
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  111. I tweeted this... http://twitter.com/packerfantimmy/status/8224819705
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  112. My favorite topping on Chocri has got to be Cornflakes!

    rx2mama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter @Rx2Mama

    rx2mama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  114. I follow Chocri on Twitter @Rx2Mama

    rx2mama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  115. I tweeted your giveaway @Rx2Mama

    http://twitter.com/Rx2Mama/status/8225674410

    rx2mama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  116. My favorite topping has to be the mango cubes. Yummy!
    ag1414@hotmail.com

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  117. I follow Finance Foodie on twitter ag1414
    ag1414@hotmail.com

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  118. I follow Chocri on twitter (ag1414) ag1414@hotmail.com

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  119. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/8225903753
    ag1414@hotmail.com

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  120. I know it's silly but my favorite topping would be the Cinnamon--Lindt usually makes a chocolate cinnamon bar at Christmas that I couldn't find this year. Chocolate & cinnamon are Goooood together!!!
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  121. These looks fabulous. I would choose the milk chocolate and my first choice of a topping would be Strawberry, my favorite.

    May Schultz
    may041827@yahoo.com

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  122. my favorite topping is strawberries

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  123. following chocri on twitter @mrstls

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  124. They all look wonderful. Follow Finance Foodie on twitter

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  125. Peanuts is my favorite topping. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  126. I would love to try the Ultimate Nut Chocri!

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  127. My favorite topping is sea salt!
    prizehound7@yahoo.com

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  128. The strawberry chocolate drops look like a great topping :)
    Amanda Barnes
    amandakbarnes90@gmail.com

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  129. dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    i would go with cranberries

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  130. dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    follow chocri on twitter
    dreamcleavers

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  131. dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    follow finance foodie on twitter
    dreamcleavers

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  132. my favorite topping would be the Macadamia Nuts

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  133. http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/8239490686

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  134. My favorite topping would be walnuts and pecans.

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  135. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter as kngmckellar

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  136. http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/8240988026

    tweeted

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  137. I absolutely love pecans.

    ladcraig at gmail dot com

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  138. ooh, the Ginger would be great!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    email in blogger profile.

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  139. follow you on twitter (ladcraig)

    ladcraig at gmail dot com

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  140. tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/8241997344

    email in blogger profile.

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  141. follow chocri on twitter (ladcraig)

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  142. i follow chocri on twitter - js22222222 .
    email in blogger profile.

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  143. tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/ladcraig/status/8242187378

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  144. Okay, I'm putting Candied Lilac down, but the BACON topping intrigues me.

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  145. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter - choochoo428

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  146. Follow chocri on Twitter - choochoo428

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  147. I retweeted your tweet about this giveaway - choochoo428

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  148. My favorite topping is Macadamia Nuts.

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  149. These sound so yum. My favorite topping is the Toasted hazlenuts but there are many others that caught my eye.
    Thanks
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  150. I follow your on twitter @Macmomof3
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  151. I follow Chocri on Twitter @Macmomof3

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  152. Tweeted here http://twitter.com/MACMOMof3/status/8245305119

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  153. my favorite topping is the hazelnut brittle! yum

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  154. I really want to try the gummy bears!

    mattandjen[at]gmail.com

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  155. My favorite topping would have to be pecans. They (and almonds) are my favorite snack food.

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  156. I follow on Twitter as willitara.

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  157. I follow Chocri on Twitter as willitara.

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  158. Ground Coffee Beans

    alterna7 at hotmail dot com

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  159. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/willitara/status/8247796825

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  160. following chocri on twitter (07violet)

    alterna7 at hotmail dot com

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  161. Not copying the person above me, but I LOVE the idea of hazelnut brittle. I would skip the fruits though.
    juliesweeps at hotmail.com

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  162. Following sponsor of Twitter (Mom2Ways)

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  163. My favorite topping would be the coconut shavings or ginger, yumm!

    lighthousee27(at)gmail.com

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  164. I am Following Finance Foodie on Twitter
    (id- litehouse27)

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  165. following on twitter - @threedifferent

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  166. http://twitter.com/threedifferent/status/8251144956

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  167. I like the strawberry chocolate drops on white chocolate.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

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  168. I follow as wiscmom24 on Twitter.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

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  169. I follow chocri as wiscmom24 on twitter.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

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  170. I tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/wiscmom24/status/8251775531

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

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