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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2013, 07:30:02 PM »
Quote from: Fallgal on June 21, 2013, 05:32:49 PM

Are Thorton's considered high quality, or just mid-quality?  I know I can get them in town at their shop. I know I can get Green & Blacks and I'm pretty sure I can get Lily's if they have them at our Morrison's. Lindt is hit or miss. I know this because I often have to search high and low to get them for my husband, who loves Lindt.


Personally, I think Thorton's is mid-quality. I mean, I'd EAT it if I had to  ;), but if they're food snobs, I'd go for something a bit more unusual/high-end. Personally, I'd be happy with a Roses box right now!
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2013, 07:58:43 PM »
Quote from: CharmCityGirl on June 21, 2013, 07:30:02 PM
Personally, I think Thorton's is mid-quality. I mean, I'd EAT it if I had to  ;), but if they're food snobs, I'd go for something a bit more unusual/high-end. Personally, I'd be happy with a Roses box right now!

I agree. It's not top quality choc. But I wouldn't turn down a box of Thornton's!
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2013, 08:12:50 PM »
I'm fond of Rococo chocolates, they're pricey, but lovely (avoid the floral chocolates, blergh). I've definitely seen them at Waitrose.
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2013, 10:15:29 PM »
Those Lauden ones are practically artwork - I think I'm gonna give them a go.
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2013, 10:22:13 PM »
Quote from: City of Villages on June 21, 2013, 08:12:50 PM
I'm fond of Rococo chocolates, they're pricey, but lovely (avoid the floral chocolates, blergh). I've definitely seen them at Waitrose.

I love their flowery ones! Geraniuam! Lavender! Yum!
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2013, 12:46:59 PM »
Quote from: Mrs Robinson on June 21, 2013, 12:24:33 PM
Oh yeah - G&B definitely good. Also love Hotel Chocolate but they are only sold in their shops (there's one in Leeds) or maybe online too.

Haven't tried Lauden.

I love Hotel Chocolate, there's a massive stand at London Bridge station and I nearly drool everytime I pass it ;) I'll be bringing some home with me!
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2013, 01:40:21 PM »
I LOVE Hotel Chocolate.  [smiley=smitten.gif]

I also love Thorton's, Roses, M&S and Guylian. I'd also be happy if someone gave me chocolate bourbons. I just love chocolate.  :P
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2013, 01:43:23 PM »
I love chocolate too! I know this may be slightly off topic, but DF brother bought us some M&S profiteroles and those were delish! M&S has some good sweets ;)
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2013, 02:39:31 PM »
For fine chocolate gifts I like Charbonnel & Walker champagne truffles (even the packaging is lush),  Prestat, or Neuhaus.
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2013, 02:53:02 PM »
Hotel Chocolate is my favourite. You can get it at their own shops, but I have also found it in John Lewis recently.
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Re: Good brand of boxed chocolates?
« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2013, 10:56:35 AM »
Bons Bons now have chocolate in the shape of board games i.e. chocolate chess etc. How dangerous is that?  :o

 
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