Food
Crafted bites. Smart indulgences.
Artisanal chocolate, chef-worthy pantry essentials, and standout treats—all explored with the same question in mind: are they worth the splurge?
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate + Hot Cross Bun – Easter in a Bar
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Wrapped in Hunted + Gathered’s clean brown sleeve, the pale cross stretched across the front makes its Easter intentions obvious. This bar blends tradition with craft, folding pieces of Loafer’s Organic Hot Cross Buns into creamy Dominican Republic milk chocolate.
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate + Brown Butter – Smooth Chocolate with Subtle Buttered Edges
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate + Brown Butter – Smooth Chocolate with Subtle Buttered Edges With “brown butter” in the name, and Pepe Saya’s artisanal butter in the recipe, expectations naturally tilt toward nutty richness and caramel depth.
Bennetto Dark Coffee Chocolate – Beautifully Made, But the Coffee Fades
We picked this up on a whim—the idea of a dark chocolate bar with real coffee sounded promising. We hadn’t tried Bennetto before, but the price and packaging suggested it might hold its own.
Bahen & Co Cherry & Coconut 70% Cacao – Expecting a Cherry Ripe, Finding Mostly Cacao
We picked this up thinking “Cherry Ripe, but grown up.” With cherry and coconut front and centre, we expected something decadent but less sweet.
Valrhona Dulcey 35% Chocolate Review – A Sophisticated Take on White Chocolate
Valrhona’s Dulcey 35% is the chocolate that helped redefine what white chocolate could be. Its golden “blonde” hue comes from carefully caramelized milk solids, promising buttery warmth and gentle sweetness.
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate + Coconut 46% Cacao – A Grown-Up Bounty Bar
Hunted + Gathered are known for restraint — chocolate-first bars that let inclusions play a supporting role rather than dominate. With Milk Chocolate + Coconut on the label, you might expect tropical sweetness or something closer to candy. Instead, the first impression is pared back.
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate 48% Review – Smooth Texture with Cocoa Depth
Hunted + Gathered’s minimal packaging sets the tone: understated, modern, and serious about chocolate. At 48% cacao, this “milk” bar hints at being something more grown-up than sweet comfort food.
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate + Almond Caramel 46% Cacao – Balance in a Bar
Hunted + Gathered’s almond caramel milk chocolate promises a mix of creamy indulgence and textural crunch. At 46% cacao, it’s darker than mainstream milk chocolate, offering more depth with less sugar.