284481 Tue Apr 11 19:54:18 -0700 2006 6 31 Home Cooking 0 1520891 I'm bringing dessert to a dinner party, and thought I'd make a trifle w/chocolate mousse. I haven't made it in a long time, but my question is what brand of chocolate do 'hounds recommend? Guittard, Valhrona? Top quality is a must! I'll need chocolate for both the mousse and chocolate chip pound cake (instead of the traditional ladyfingers). TIA. Tue Apr 11 19:54:18 -0700 2006 0 reallyrednails (formerly Renee) 1 1520894 I'm personally partial to Valhrona, Callebaut and Scharffen Berger. I have had fantastic results w/ all three. Therefore, I usually choose between the 3 based on the prices I can find (Chocolate is expensive, and sale hunting is great). Tue Apr 11 20:01:13 -0700 2006 1520891 0 Aaron 2 1520908 Being in SF, I find the Scharffen Berger to be the best. Actually, the 70% that TJ's sells isn't all that bad. Tue Apr 11 22:43:49 -0700 2006 1520894 0 Monty 1 1520911 My new favorite is el Rey if you can find it. I also like Sharffen Berger and Callebaut. Tue Apr 11 23:25:42 -0700 2006 1520891 0 Dev 1 1520961 Thanks, I think I'll go with Scharffen Berger. Wed Apr 12 11:45:48 -0700 2006 1520891 0 reallyrednails (formerly Renee) 1 1520963 Here's another vote for El Rey. Wed Apr 12 11:54:15 -0700 2006 1520891 0 jillp 1 1521004 Valhrona! Wed Apr 12 13:53:13 -0700 2006 1520891 0 Rosie Posie