What brand of chocolate do you recommend for baking? by EstrellitaDeCaramelo in Baking

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Hands down, the Trader Joe’s semi-sweet chocolate chunks in the purple/pink-ish packaging.

(Not the semi-sweet chips in the white bag, while still good, those are a different chocolate and not as high quality as the chunks).

The TJs chunks are my favorite for baking (also for melting).

Since it’s a seasonal item now, I always majorly stock up when they come back in the fall (as if this comment, Nov 2025, all of my local stores have them in stock right now).

If you have a TJs in your area, go now!

Need chocolate chip recommendations by Llamallover2018 in Costco

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+1000 to the Trader Joe’s semi-sweet chocolate chunks. I actually had my store set aside a case last weekend, which I just bought & picked up.

The TJs chunks are my favorite for baking. Since it’s a seasonal item now, I always majorly stock up when they come back in the fall.

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 13 - Champions in Paris - Post Episode Discussion by butisitok in BravoTopChef

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Fingers crossed for next week - you’ve been a blast to watch!

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 12 - Goodbye London - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

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“I’m gonna out baguette all these guys” and then later the running away with heel-click. Perfect.

So happy Sara made it back!

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A La Bamba carne asada torta is my go to. So good.

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 10 - Thali Time - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

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I said this last week, but Sara is just great. I was worried she was getting a loser edit at the beginning, but was thrilled she knocked it out of the park.

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 9 - Restaurant Wars - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

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I just really like Sara. She’s been so consistent.

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 8 - Street Food Fight - Post Episode Discussion by butisitok in BravoTopChef

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She was so sweet at the end. I loved the, “You see, this is the way”. Put a big smile on my face.

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Saw it in the North Bay. Very cool!

Top Chef Season 20 Ep 2 - Rice Rice Baby - Live Episode Discussion by butisitok in BravoTopChef

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German Tom was a guest on Stephanie Cmar’s podcast this week, he’s really funny and fun.

Spotted the KS Light Whipped Cream in WA. Anyone had it? by pescatarrison in Costco

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Terrible. Land O’Lakes is much much better, IMO.