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Drinking chocolate in Calgary?
Wed Mar 19 18:22:44 -0700 2008
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Would anyone know where to find drinking chocolate in Calgary? I got a can of Schokinag drinking chocolate from CostCo for Christmas, and it's almost done... and it's so good! The shipping from the company itself is prohibitive. I wonder if there are any retail outlets that carry it, or something similar? It's like hot chocolate only so much better. Does anyone know of any? Thanks!
Wed Mar 19 18:22:44 -0700 2008
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AriaDream
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Costco here carries a drinking chocolate. I don't know what brand. I was wary about trying it in case I didn't like it (and, being Costco, it's a very large container). I'd love an answer to your question too; Starbucks used to make quite a nice one a couple of years back but I guess it didn't catch on.
Wed Mar 19 18:29:40 -0700 2008
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Jasz
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Costco still has it? I figured it was a Christmas only thing... I'll have to go see if they have more! If it's Schokinag, it's so lovely.
Wed Mar 19 18:33:51 -0700 2008
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I'd try Cookbook Co. for Schokinag (although Costco, if they still have it, may be cheaper).
Wed Mar 19 20:23:07 -0700 2008
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maplesugar
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Haven't seen that one anywhere else so when Costco brings it in Nov I stock up. Maybe if enough people ask for it they'll stock it.
Wed Mar 19 20:12:19 -0700 2008
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sleepycat
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Not sure if Ghirardelli fits the bill, but they sell it at Sunterra.
I picked up some beautiful drinking chocolate at Wholefoods in Vancouver recently - will have to check the brand & see if its available in Calgary.
Wed Mar 19 20:36:47 -0700 2008
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If you can't find a source in Calgary. (Sorry I got curious/OCD-ish)
Here is an old-ish Toronto thread about Schokinag - a possible Canadian supplier.
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/349156
Website for the supplier http://www.legourmand.com/ but it is not mentioned on the site.
According to a blog entry, Everything Chocolate in Newmarket, ON carried it a year ago.
http://www.ontariobusinessguide.com/listings/everythingchocolate.html
An American source: http://www.chocolatesource.com/products/detail.asp?selection=712§ion=10
Are their shipping charges any better?
Wed Mar 19 20:44:59 -0700 2008
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cancowboy
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Not bad, although they only have one flavor. I've ordered some, thanks! :)
Thu Mar 20 06:14:05 -0700 2008
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You're welcome.
You owe me a hot chocolate. ;-)
Thu Mar 20 13:14:19 -0700 2008
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cancowboy
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FWIW Planet Organic carries Dagoba and Cocoa Camino Drinking Chocolate :)
Thu Apr 03 23:14:08 -0700 2008
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maplesugar
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so, i know this makes me sound like a philistine, but what's 'drinking chocolate'? is it the same as hot chocolate?
Fri Apr 04 20:57:31 -0700 2008
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lol I think if you can spell philistine then you aren't one ;)
"Drinking Chocolate" serves the same purpose as hot cocoa but it's kind of like having fresh brewed coffee versus instant. Drinking chocolate is made of small chocolate granules rather than a dried cocoa product.
Sat Apr 05 11:55:58 -0700 2008
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thanks... something to try, for sure, then...
Sat Apr 05 22:29:05 -0700 2008
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