The Mister has always loved chocolate and salt paired together.One of the first things I thought was strange about him
(yes, there are a few things!) was the side of
potato chips he would have with a piece of chocolate cake!
Seems 30 years later, the rest of the world has caught up with
his obsession! I bought him several kinds of dark chocolate bars
that had sea salt in them to put into his Christmas stocking.
Some had Fleur de Sel, a premium French sea salt sprinkled on top.
Fleur de Sel ("flower of salt")
is a hand-harvested sea salt collected by workers who scrape
only the top layer of salt before it sinks to the bottom of large
salt pans. It has a flaked appearance instead of granule.
Personally, I like coffee with my chocolate. :)
But I do like sweet and salty together. Things like kettle corn,
chocolate covered salted peanuts...things like that.
As far as potato chips, I prefer them as a side to my turkey
sandwich! LOL! What about you, have you been enjoying
the salty chocolate craze?
I'd never heard of it; I should imagine they'd be very more-ish combined.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was pregnant with my first, I loved salt on lemons!
I have always loved potato chips with chocolate. We used to sell gourmet chips dipped in dark choc. when I was in the decor and gift shop business. I found a lovely recipe for turtles made with baby pretzels with a rollo candy on the top melted just right topped with a pecan from a blog. salt counter acts the sweet...yummy
ReplyDeleteI have not yet heard of salty chocolate either. Though I do like salty sweet, I think salty chocolate might take a bit of getting used to. Or maybe not. :)
ReplyDeleteHaving read this, I suddenly feel I have only explored the postage stamp on the corner of the postcard of life.... I'd better try salt and chocolate for a new experience.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen the salty chocolate in the stores, but would like to try some. I have always liked odd sweet/salty combinations.
ReplyDeleteKim ~ your turtles sound delish!
ReplyDeleteAlaine ~ salty lemons...now that would only sound good to a pregnant woman! haha
ReplyDeletePeanut M & M's .......yum.
ReplyDeleteI don't think peanut M&M's are salty, are they?
ReplyDeletemy friend own a coffee shop and has this creation that has coffee chocolate and salt in one...its amazing...
ReplyDeleteNow that sounds very interesting! I saw a 'salted hot chocolate' the other day. Add coffee to it and I may want to try it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a great lover of sweet and salty. Never thought of chocolate and salt. I love to put potato chips on my tuna sandwich. Love the crunch.
ReplyDeleteLove kettle corn too, and keep a grinder for Sea Salt, and also another grinder of garlic and Sea Salt.
Funny, how something your Mister loved years ago, is not selling.
oops... I meant to say NOW selling!
ReplyDeleteI'm in charge of chocolate for stockings and this was what went into mine this year. I. Love. Salted. Chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post and already the title caught me off guard - I have never ever before heard about chocolate with salt! How intriguing.;) And how fun that your husband likes to pair the strangest things in his meals.;)
ReplyDeleteNo, I am like you, I prefer chocolate on its own, or with coffee only.;)
Have a great weekend,
xo
A colleague once gifted me a bar of chocolate with chili. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteMartin ~ I have heard of that! Or...a twist to that...I have a chili recipe with cocoa in it!
ReplyDeleteI have never had them but have you tried the Esther Price Chocolate Potato Chips?? I have always wondered...
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed a good saltine cracker with my vanilla ice cream... lol... salty with sweet... like life... it is good.
ReplyDeleteJill ~ yes, we have. He loves them. The are so expensive though and really easy to make!
ReplyDeleteTanna ~ oh, now I've never heard of that one! haha...but that would be the sweet/salty wouldn't it! :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting, Betsy, never heard of chocolate and salt but that was a tasteful and thoughtful stocking addition...gourmet salt for his chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI ought my husband several different things to put in his stocking like that. His was a chocolate bar with blood orange center. While I was at the store where I bought this candy bar I found one that was chocolate with bacon flavor. Not one I want to try.
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate and sea salt, I've heard from several different sources that it's delicious... I haven't tried it, yet.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend in college who liked to sprinkle salt on slices of Granny Smith apples!
My dad's side of the family salted their cantelope! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks good! :-) I'll have to find it and try it!
ReplyDeleteSort of makes sense, I put dark chocolate in my Chili sometimes gives it a bit of sweetness and gloss.
ReplyDeleteCocoa Dolce is a local chocolate store here in Wichita. The owner, Beth Tully, is a master chocolatier and does wonderful things. The latest "rage" and "hottest item" lately has been her chocolate and salt creation. Tell your husband he is "ahead of his time."
ReplyDeleteforgetmenot ~ I will tell him! And your local chocolate shop sounds so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteoh i loved this, betsey
ReplyDeletei am so INTO salt. must have a zillion different ones...but my FAVORITE is called Mauldons. it is a flaked sea salt. comes in a box. williams-sonoma carries it. have you heard of it?
kary and teddy
xxx
Kary ~ no, I haven't heard of that...I'll be sure and check it out. Love Wm. Sonoma stuff! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a purist when it comes to chocolate and tend to ensure it does not go anywhere near salt! Having said that I do like chili chocolate so maybe I should try it. Hmmm. x
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of having potato chips with chocolate cake, but the minute I read it I knew I would love it. To me chocolate is always better when it's paired with nuts or pretzels or anything crunchy and salty.
ReplyDeleteYour Mister is right on target here Betsy, that combo. is awesome. Although like some other Commenters I love my salt best on the rim of a Margharita glass!
ReplyDeleteMillie x
loveice cream with crushed potato chips on top...yummmmmy thanks for sharing,,,Pat H
ReplyDeletePat ~ oh now that is a new one to me! LOL! Kind of like Tanna's saltines with icecream. Hmmm...not sure I'd want to try it but so glad you enjoy it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYES!!!
ReplyDeleteEver since I found a mock recipe for starbucks salted caramel hot chocolate, it's my new go-to salty chocolatey fix! But...... now that I know about this..... ha
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