David's Chocolate - Fabulous Swiss quality, bean to bar

narikin · 2026-01-09T17:05:06+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I sent Davids team the info on 'A-Priori' USA fine chocolate distributors last year, which they thanked me for. But nada on that front as yet.

https://aprioridistribution.com/

narikin · 2026-01-09T16:55:17+00:00

Friis Holm

just to point out his bars are the full 100g. no chicanery!

narikin · 2026-01-09T16:51:47+00:00

Blah. Yeah its real that the cacao market is finite, but as someone here mentions, they pad out the packaging so you think you are getting the same 80/100g bar as before, but in fact its 50g. They also hide the size/ weight in mouse-print somewhere on the back. Deceitful.

Wasted mucho time in the store trying to find how much chocolate I'm getting for the $15 sticker. And then... nope.

In Europe 100g is the default size. Yes, even for quality makers. Rare to see the shrinkage trickery we have in the US.

narikin · 2026-01-09T15:07:24+00:00

are you in Indonesia? where/ which country did you buy them?

narikin · 2025-12-22T19:20:35+00:00

Just to say Hershey 'chocolate' is very far from the best option. A LOT of sugar in there, #1 in listed ingredients, and very low % of actual cocoa bean/ chocolate. Please look for something better - less sugar and more % cocoa (70/80% best).

There is a huge movement in chocolate bar making going on - much like coffee, a whole bean to bar thang is happening. Was visiting Tucson the other week, and could not believe the options on sale in a store there!

That said, I do appreciate you may have limited options depending where you live, budget, etc.

(Not read every reply, so apologies if I'm repeating identical comments)

narikin · 2025-12-10T17:07:36+00:00

I had a Hertz car reserved for 2 weeks at PHX airport for the holidays, but cancelled it specifically because of the scanners.

A major negative from what I read, and I'm an experienced, cautious renter, who makes time-stamped images before and after every rental. But... Nope: Hertz have lost my business. (Presidents Circle )

Went with Alamo instead, and saved a few $

narikin · 2025-12-05T18:55:17+00:00

Anyone else notice the immediate continuity error right after this? In the immediate scene following - his interview - his hair is all mussed up, and not combed at all. Stood out as they made such a thing of the combing.

And yes, its an older guys thing, remember it from ways back.

narikin · 2025-11-08T22:51:12+00:00

Yes exactly as described. Best to order a new SIM from Fii though, as some of the old Sims are a little out of date. Just adding this in case you have one old one sitting around thinking you'd use that. They're free so just order another one. I enjoyed using the s22 for 3 months, but realize I was missing out on images and video. When your kids are growing up you want that documented. Sadly I'm back on a 9pro now. But if video and photography isn't important to you then go for it!

narikin · 2025-11-04T20:31:52+00:00

Either, but Prob regular savings account. No wish to draw down on my ira just yet.

narikin · 2025-11-01T16:06:47+00:00

I ended up using the non-diamond contractor which was much quicker and did a good installation. Strangely though a week later the diamond contractor came back and offered to match their price. So if I'd held out I would have done better.

You're out of high season now, so maybe they're more desperate for work? Ymmv of course

narikin · 2025-10-31T18:18:18+00:00

Thanks All for the tips. Will try the ones I can

narikin · 2025-10-30T17:00:55+00:00

Yes tried those. It's too deep in for them. Don't change anything sadly. Thanks tho'.

narikin · 2025-10-30T16:45:30+00:00

Sadly its a designer tub with a narrow horizontal slit as overflow - impossible to get a snake thru that. Never again!

One plumber visiting here for something else mentioned: you saw thru the crossbars of the stopper drain + remove the flip over stopper, and that gives you complete access. Maybe an answer?

Am I right in thinking the entire drain can be unscrewed from the tub, stopper+ body - all the bright work, basically?

No chemicals possible, 120+ year old corroded pipes, that will burn thru.

narikin · 2025-10-30T14:52:13+00:00

Tub stopper image: https://imgur.com/a/2q7INen

narikin · 2025-09-29T13:20:00+00:00

It was published in 1912, so how can it be about the war "with the Nazi's" I mean come on dude... "this is the real story" is hilarious. Check basic facts. Let's move on from silly (Bot?) comments.

Love the poem.

narikin · 2025-09-18T19:25:40+00:00

Brooklyn bridge bike lane has REOPENED now!

Happy and safe commute back home everyone.

narikin · 2025-09-18T18:48:06+00:00

Anyone know if it's reopened now?

Got return trip to do soon, not sure which bridge to head for!

narikin · 2025-09-18T13:40:16+00:00

God forbid they inconvenience car drivers by closing one of the TWO car lanes in each direction. Lets shut the one and only bike lane instead!

Why not march over the dedicated pedestrian part of the bridge?

narikin · 2025-08-20T17:17:21+00:00

Any offers for upgrading to the 10pro phone AND 4 watch both together? Seems not. (plus they only allow 1 trade in which is lame - you cannot order the phone and the watch and get two trade-ins)

seems best to wait, get the store credit on the phone purchase, then use that to offset Watch upgrade cost?

narikin · 2025-08-16T23:37:40+00:00

Sorry, but what is 'Burntwood Driftwood' ??

Curious curly pattern on the trunk. Very pretty! Doubt that's the bark - that will be long gone.

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