The PR folks from The Madelaine Chocolate Company are preparing for the big launch of their new Duets product and sent me some to preview.
(I love me some chocolate samples that arrive wrapped in pretty ribbon)
I'd never tried any of Madelaine's chocolates before as I don't think they are widely available in Canada - though you can buy them on-line.
The Madelaine Chocolate Company, based in Queen's NY, is the quintessential all-American chocolate maker. They recently celebrated their 60th birthday. (I love the archival photos on their site of the early days of chocolate making - reminiscent of that awesome "I Love Lucy" chocolate factory episode.)
But what about the chocolate?
Available beginning April 12th, Duets are "the first double-filled chocolate truffle". Essentially each truffle ball is filled with two flavours.
I expected a different texture for a "truffle" so at first I wasn't sure if these were for me. I'll admit that after tasting the Milk Truffle/White Truffle version I wasn't in love.
That was until I tried Raspberry/Peanut Butter.
Oh. My. God. Close your eyes and pretend you're 6-years-old and eating a peanut butter and jam sandwich. Now wrap it in chocolate.
It was the perfect gooey, nostalgic combination of flavours. I could have eaten a dozen of them. My son chose the same favourite - so it's not just nostalgia - it's gooooood.
Duets is not gourmet chocolate - and I don't think they are trying to be. They are a chocolate company that makes simple, good quality, delicious confectionery. (And now have me craving more since I've devoured all that they sent me - New York here I come!).
You can follow the Duets launch on twitter @duetsny or @madchocny. Thanks for including Blog Chocolate in the sneak peek.
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**Edited to Add: The folks at Duets want to offer Blog Chocolate readers a special discount. Use the code DUETS10 for 10% off your purchase. **
HOLY COW did I love doing the peanut butter raspberry review the best! Those were so amazing. I could eat about 20 in one sitting...okay not that many but still, WOW!
Posted by: Amy | April 13, 2010 at 07:03 PM
I tried this all but the peanut butter caramel was the best. I liked the combination of peanut, butter and caramel.
Posted by: Andre@Cocoa | April 15, 2010 at 06:34 PM
This is so yummy! Like it a lot.
Posted by: nyc bride guide | April 23, 2010 at 10:43 AM
What a magnificent way for Madelaine to celebrate 60 years. Chocs with two flavors is actually a new concept. They are usually a single flavor. The brown and white Milk Truffle/White Truffle looks great but it was disappointing as you didn’t like the taste. Maybe the company will improve upon it. I believe the company is really out to surprise. I couldn’t believe that peanut butter would find its way to chocolates.
Mika has made new chocolates with Alpine milk. I believe you will taste it one of these days.
Posted by: Networking home made recipes | April 26, 2010 at 05:03 AM
Hmm...I will try to buy this one...
Posted by: Ultimate Chocolate Gifts | April 29, 2010 at 10:59 PM
I was a month ago on vacation in South Florida and was making my way to the beach when I diverted from what the Garmin was telling me…..I am soooo glad that I did! I was stopped at a red light when I looked to my left and saw the word, CHOCOLATE’! Well, you know when the best time for chocolate is? When you’re breathing! I turned right in and found the most amazing chocolate shop called Tasty Image. They make their own truffles right there, while you watch and you can even taste whatever it is that they happen to be making. Caramel creams and ganache truffles to die for. They have an entire display of edible pictures on chocolate and I was then told that the name, Tasty Image, comes from having your image printed onto chocolate…. YOU become a Tasty Image! I love it!
I had pictures of my family and even my puppy, Rosco, in my iphone. 3 minutes later… I had them on chocolate. How awesome is that?? I can’t wait ‘till there’s a Tasty Image in my town!
Posted by: Derri Cerbone | May 03, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I really wanted to eat this chocolate it is knew to me,is it delicious?
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Posted by: Ferrero Rocher philippines | May 04, 2010 at 02:29 AM
i love chocolate.its a delicious mouthpiece.
Posted by: chocolate | May 16, 2010 at 04:27 AM
Wow nice!! I love to eat chocolates!! Yummy!!
Posted by: The Hypnosis Experience | June 02, 2010 at 02:26 AM
i love chocolate so much! i think i cannot lived without chocolates. LOL
never mind the diabetes..ahahah this is crazy right? that's me, crazy for chocolate. LOL
Posted by: Nursing tank | June 30, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Nowadays, chocolate is considered as a nutricious food. Here in Peru, people get use to eat "CHOCOTEJAS", the are as trufas, however, the have a specials dried fruit with blancmange. It's too delicious. If you want to see more information abouit it, see: http://xocylate.blogspot.com/
Hugs!
Posted by: Xoc & Late | September 07, 2010 at 12:52 PM
we all love chocolate very much great taste and sweet :)
Posted by: Hot Chocolate Maker | September 13, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Wow....!
I like this post and also like this chocolate, it is so yummy and sweet...!
Posted by: it solutions | October 06, 2010 at 03:05 AM
wow!! i love it.. really want to taste one.. weee
Posted by: chocolatesgifts | December 17, 2010 at 06:36 AM
Madelaine Chocolate company and their products should be avoided. From the top down, they don’t care about their customers. DON’T BUY THEIR CHOCOLATES. I read that warning before I dealt with them and wish I listened. Don’t make my mistake.
Posted by: Elaine | December 19, 2010 at 05:24 PM
This article makes me hungry......I must go outside and buy some of it......
Posted by: chocolatesgifts | January 05, 2011 at 11:22 AM
really,I want to taste it,to prove what your saying is true,honestly I love chocolates
Posted by: chocolatesgifts | January 15, 2011 at 05:58 AM