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[BMC]

I am a recovering chocoholic. It's by far my favorite flavor. When I was a kid I was hooked on Cocoa Puffs and Cocoa Pebbles. I love Cadbury, Ghirardelli, Hershey's. I don't like mint chocolate though.

 

[Alicat]

I get my SI joint injection tomorrow. I am hopefull that this is going to work and I'll be able to move pain free in a few weeks.

 

[Bruinaura]

I am a recovering chocoholic. It's by far my favorite flavor. When I was a kid I was hooked on Cocoa Puffs and Cocoa Pebbles. I love Cadbury, Ghirardelli, Hershey's. I don't like mint chocolate though.

All of the above, plus Lindt. Those truffles are amazing.

But I do like mint chocolate.

 

[Kovi]

I am a recovering chocoholic. It's by far my favorite flavor. When I was a kid I was hooked on Cocoa Puffs and Cocoa Pebbles. I love Cadbury, Ghirardelli, Hershey's. I don't like mint chocolate though.

Stracciatella white Lindts.... or fudge from the Ye Olde Pepper House in Massachusetts.

 

[Ladyfan]

While my daughter is off on her honeymoon in Norway for 12 days, I volunteered to take care of their 3 cats. I am not a cat person, I like them but have never owned any. I find it so sad because they are very depressed, missing their owners. I mean, look at these faces!
I have to give one heart medication, so that is fun, but I have managed for 4 days now.

BTW, they said they will pay me in chocolate, they know me so well! I have never had Norwegian chocolate, so it will be a first for me!View attachment 747009View attachment 747008
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Aw very sweet

I get my SI joint injection tomorrow. I am hopefull that this is going to work and I'll be able to move pain free in a few weeks.

Let me know. I got one in my right SI joint last Dec and it did not help at all.

Next time I see my surgeon (who did my left hip) I am going to ask her if I should try another injection in the SI as it is really bothering me.

GOOD LUCK !

 

[Alicat]

Aw very sweet


Let me know. I got one in my right SI joint last Dec and it did not help at all.

Next time I see my surgeon (who did my left hip) I am going to ask her if I should try another injection in the SI as it is really bothering me.

GOOD LUCK !

Thanks! I will let you know! I am really hoping it works

 

[caz16]

Is there such a thing as bad chocolate though?

Maybe Palmers.

Yes there is - some of the generic brands are pretty bad!

 

[Mione134]

Extra cuddles with my Muffy girl right now. She definitely misses her brother, but is doing pretty well considering. She looks for him in the yard and house, but I think deep down unbeknownst to us, she knew he was sick.

She gets all the attention now (and the cat).
I think she's enjoying it.

 

[caz16]

I am a recovering chocoholic. It's by far my favorite flavor. When I was a kid I was hooked on Cocoa Puffs and Cocoa Pebbles. I love Cadbury, Ghirardelli, Hershey's. I don't like mint chocolate though.

I am a full blown chocoholic. I eat it every day but am not overweight. Moderation, somehow I can control how much I have. I hoard it though, I have a chocolate cupboard in the basement. I love Lindt, Cadbury (UK), and several local chocolatiers. I am so easy to buy for...chocolate and Bruins stuff.

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

Just when you think the T can't possibly get worse....

The long-awaited, $2.3 billion Green Line extension, which opened last year to celebration from Somerville and Medford, has always had narrow tracks, the MBTA said Wednesday. But they have somehow dangerously narrowed more in recent months, forcing safety slowdowns, and the T isn’t saying why.

The T declined to explain why the project was built with narrow tracks or why such serious problems are happening so soon after it opened — at some points now, trains can only safely go 3 miles per hour — or who was responsible.

The oddness of the significant slowdown on the T’s newest stretch left just about everyone scratching their heads Wednesday, including the mayors of Boston, Somerville, and Medford; engineers; riders; and Governor Maura Healey.

Healey said the major question is “how these defects can be possible after only a year in service.”

I'll say this. The MBTA gets an A+ for consistency.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

European chocolate is allegedly far superior to ours.

There's no allegedly to it. Especially Belgian chocolate. If there was a drool emoji, this would be the post to add it to.

 

[Gee Wally]

And off to Halloween Horror Nights.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

There's no allegedly to it. Especially Belgian chocolate. If there was a drool emoji, this would be the post to add it to.

It's true. American chocolate is mostly too sugary, and, for lack of a better word, not smooth enough. There's some very good chocolate made in Australia, especially if you buy the more artisanal stuff or from small producers, but the Euros do it best, no question. Especially the Belgians and Swiss.

The Belgians excel at four things in the food world - chocolate, beer, waffles and fries. I don't know how any of them stay thin. I once spent a glorious but ludicrously unhealthy week there and that was a calorie overload in itself!

 

[Troublesome 85]

Thank god the “eating” portion of training is over.

2 days of mock service and food shows.

That seabass is grade A mmmmm tho

 

[caz16]

It's true. American chocolate is mostly too sugary, and, for lack of a better word, not smooth enough. There's some very good chocolate made in Australia, especially if you buy the more artisanal stuff or from small producers, but the Euros do it best, no question. Especially the Belgians and Swiss.

The Belgians excel at four things in the food world - chocolate, beer, waffles and fries. I don't know how any of them stay thin. I once spent a glorious but ludicrously unhealthy week there and that was a calorie overload in itself!

The difference between Cadbury's chocolate made in the UK and Cadbury's chocolate in Canada is huge. Hershey's is also different depending on if it is made in the US or Canada. Same brands taste different. European chocolate is superior, no doubt at all, Swiss and Belgian chcolate is at the top though. Lindt discovered the secret to making the very best chocolate. Spies found the secrets. Chocolate history is fascinating.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

It's true. American chocolate is mostly too sugary, and, for lack of a better word, not smooth enough. There's some very good chocolate made in Australia, especially if you buy the more artisanal stuff or from small producers, but the Euros do it best, no question. Especially the Belgians and Swiss.

The Belgians excel at four things in the food world - chocolate, beer, waffles and fries. I don't know how any of them stay thin. I once spent a glorious but ludicrously unhealthy week there and that was a calorie overload in itself!

Two Belgian beers everyone should at least try: Leffe and Chimay. Both brewed in Abbeys by monks. At least Leffe used to be, not sure it still is. And here's a culinary oddity from my own history - the very first time I had even heard of a gyro was when I was in Brussels for a track and field competition when I was 17. To be honest, it was probably the first thing even close to Greek food I'd ever had in my life. One thing I'll never get used to though is Europeans' predilection for eating their fries with mayonnaise.

 

[Mione134]

Two Belgian beers everyone should at least try: Leffe and Chimay. Both brewed in Abbeys by monks. At least Leffe used to be, not sure it still is. And here's a culinary oddity from my own history - the very first time I had even heard of a gyro was when I was in Brussels for a track and field competition when I was 17. To be honest, it was probably the first thing even close to Greek food I'd ever had in my life. One thing I'll never get used to though is Europeans' predilection for eating their fries with mayonnaise.

As a proud Belgian, I totally agree

However, it's actually tasty! Andalouse sauce is really good. My late Aunt used to bring some over whenever she visited. Took me a minute to like the taste. I haven't had some in over a decade, but I can remember the smell!

 

[Fenway]

@Gee Wally

Emotional support alligator named Wally denied entry into Phillies stadium

A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator, Wally, were denied entry into Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

6abc.com

 

[Gee Wally]

@Gee Wally

Emotional support alligator named Wally denied entry into Phillies stadium

A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator, Wally, were denied entry into Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

6abc.com

people are nucking futs.

 

[McGarnagle]

Two Belgian beers everyone should at least try: Leffe and Chimay. Both brewed in Abbeys by monks. At least Leffe used to be, not sure it still is. And here's a culinary oddity from my own history - the very first time I had even heard of a gyro was when I was in Brussels for a track and field competition when I was 17. To be honest, it was probably the first thing even close to Greek food I'd ever had in my life. One thing I'll never get used to though is Europeans' predilection for eating their fries with mayonnaise.

Leffe Blond is good shit.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Leffe Blond is good shit.

If you haven't tried Chimay and can find it, try the blue label variety. If you like Leffe Blond, then the Chimay Gold may also be a good choice.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Two Belgian beers everyone should at least try: Leffe and Chimay. Both brewed in Abbeys by monks. At least Leffe used to be, not sure it still is. And here's a culinary oddity from my own history - the very first time I had even heard of a gyro was when I was in Brussels for a track and field competition when I was 17. To be honest, it was probably the first thing even close to Greek food I'd ever had in my life. One thing I'll never get used to though is Europeans' predilection for eating their fries with mayonnaise.

I've had Leffe but not Chimay. Leffe Brune I particularly like. Some of the best beer and wine in Europe was invented and made by monks. Those guys had spare time on their hands and some put it to good use!

Fries with Belgian mayo are the best. Twice-cooked in beef fat, served in a paper cone, and covered with mayo. Doesn't get any better than that. I know mayonnaise can be divisive but the proper Belgian stuff is a whole different ball game.

 

[caz16]

If you haven't tried Chimay and can find it, try the blue label variety. If you like Leffe Blond, then the Chimay Gold may also be a good choice.

Ok, here I go....I hate beer and to me it all tastes the same....lol Give me a piece of chocolate and I can probably tell you where it was made, where the cocoa beans were grown and when it was made and the names of the employees

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Two Belgian beers everyone should at least try: Leffe and Chimay. Both brewed in Abbeys by monks. At least Leffe used to be, not sure it still is. And here's a culinary oddity from my own history - the very first time I had even heard of a gyro was when I was in Brussels for a track and field competition when I was 17. To be honest, it was probably the first thing even close to Greek food I'd ever had in my life. One thing I'll never get used to though is Europeans' predilection for eating their fries with mayonnaise.

isnt la fin du monde a beligian beer? I love that stuff. tastes really good and never get a hangover from it. think the brewing company is unibroue

 

[Terrier]

The Ryder Cup couldn’t have started worse for the Americans

ROME — The U.S. is falling in Rome. So far. The Europeans got off to a dream start in the first session at the 44th Ryder Cup on Friday morning at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, storming to a …

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