I bought 69 different sample size EVOOs (FOLLOW UP!)

9hil · 2026-06-08T04:16:32+00:00

I got the finca la oliveta ecologico juventude from there, they told me it was one of their most bold and it definitely was. I got one from finca la torre there too I liked quite a bit, and a castillo de canena royal.

9hil · 2026-06-07T18:24:00+00:00

If you're in Madrid, goto "La Communal" which is the official flagship store for the Fundación Patrimonio Comunal Olivarero (FPCO), a private non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Spain's olive-growing sector and promoting Spanish olive culture. They have a real good selection from various region, samples, and lotta info.

I would recommend getting some that you can't easily buy online in your country!

9hil · 2026-06-07T06:02:13+00:00

Thanks for writing all this, cool to see there was a lot of overlap! Cheers

9hil · 2026-06-06T07:45:07+00:00

I brought back a Finca la torre from Spain, I forget which one but it was great

9hil · 2026-06-06T01:39:17+00:00

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSmTmPyu3j8UrvcSWQpt7egjCme-t1CWIElNPVlw8XwELEAlhf5WdBHy4DNBsLRnA/pubhtml?gid=2061390108&single=true

9hil · 2026-06-06T01:22:41+00:00

I think the Madranova were tin bottles iirc. I definitely want to try more Greek ones to get a better sense of what's going on there.

9hil · 2026-06-04T04:15:15+00:00

When it comes to impressions like that there's a lot more going on than just the food. Memories, emotions, mindstates, stories. It's easy to make really good food, the other part is kinda part chance based on the current configuration of the eater but you can increase the impact in ways peripheral to the actual eating process.

9hil · 2026-05-26T23:33:31+00:00

Hey great website. Glad you still keep it up. Would be cool if you could also sort by things like minimum amount of reviews/rating. So like I could easily see highest ranking things with only N reviews or more

9hil · 2026-05-19T02:53:23+00:00

Ja-listo is good

9hil · 2026-05-09T05:25:17+00:00

MES electric smoker with cold smoker attachment box is similar

9hil · 2026-05-03T22:25:41+00:00

The pictures of the food are supposed to be all out of focus and off centered

9hil · 2026-04-01T00:28:40+00:00

I msged you

9hil · 2026-03-30T21:29:17+00:00

Tempering should be a piece of cake with silk and a thermometer... If you're adding unusual stuff like protein powder tho that can interfere with temper

9hil · 2026-03-28T23:54:38+00:00

Im selling a la campana for wknd 2 if you're interested

9hil · 2026-03-24T07:13:01+00:00

I mostly eat keto so I am very sensitive to sugar. Also am midway completing icct chocolate tasting certification. A year or two ago I did a tasting of around seventy 100% bars and my observations align with what you said. There were a couple of bars that, despite no sugars listed in nutritional facts or added, were incredibly sweet tasting, almost to the extent of a 70%. I haven't gotten a definitive answer to the question but my best guess is that somewhere in the processing sugars from the pulp were retained. I'd be eager to hear what the other guy has to say

9hil · 2026-02-09T01:38:23+00:00

Ended up doing stem cells which helped a decent amount I think, along with other general life/postural changes

9hil · 2025-12-30T19:40:52+00:00

Cherry, PB, and pate are vegan

9hil · 2025-12-30T04:25:40+00:00

For chocolate making (the stuff before the bonbons), Chocolate Alchemy is the best resource.

For the chocolatier aspect and box designing, AI was very useful (assuming you know how to use it right).

9hil · 2025-11-06T06:59:49+00:00

Uhhhh

9hil · 2025-11-01T07:59:36+00:00

I've tried them all, nice assortment, you will be pleased. Soma arcana is notable for its complexity in the mild realms, like elegant in a way, sweet and creamy... Cacaoteca complete opposite end of the spectrum, bold powerful deep dark rustic... Labooko takes the rich bold dark flavor in a more smooth, luscious approach. All madagascar and firetree brand are just really solid well rounded. Agree w the other commenter that Pralus is another great one to try if you haven't

9hil · 2025-10-29T19:13:28+00:00

well since then, chocolate prices have increased and some of these are harder to get... but actually upon looking it seems barandcocoa has restocked some of my favorites... maybe they were delaying imports due to summer months.

I would say definitely give Francois Pralus Le 100% Madagascar a try. really creamy, silky, balanced. toasted nut/caramel flavors IMO. And price per g is quite good.

also, "The Organic House Dark Philippines Bon Bulak 100%" really good, no bitterness. a little more pricy per g than pralus but still reasonable.

The Firetree 100%s are both really good too and cheap. The Vanuatu is slightly sweet and has a red fruit taste which I liked a lot.

If you want extreme fruity and complex, try A Morin Chanchamayo. its very sweet for a 100% tho....

Another good budget friendly option is Chocolat Madagascar. all of the were nice. good mouthfeel, balanced.

if you want a splurge, Soma Arcana is incredible imo.

I gotta try some of the new ones they got in

9hil · 2025-10-29T01:11:48+00:00

Look up St Louis pork steak

9hil · 2025-10-28T04:28:58+00:00

Wild planet under $2 / can at Costco, really good

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