Sc(h)arf it - 3/10/09

For some reason (snort) I thought Scharffen Berger chocolate came from Germany, but I was very pleased to learn that it is actually an American product. Specifically, a fine chocolate produced in what I term the new land of artisanally treated cacoa - the Bay area. Being able to choose from Ghiradelli, Guittard, and now, this, means that I will have no problems loading up on sweet treats to make up for not being home. I passed a Scharffen Berger stall while wandering about SF and couldn't resist:

They were absolutely delightful.

My favorite is the semisweet. The texture is slightly chalkier than some other brands, but the explosion of flavor is pure and intense. They didn't last long.