PASSIONATE RATIONS

While meandering through Heathrow Airport’s duty free section waiting for a flight to Berlin, I stumbled across a white-chocolate candy bar flavored with lemon oil and peppercorns.  It hailed from Scotland and was a brand of which I’d never heard:  Kshocolat.

Unable to pass up such an unusual flavor combination, I purchased it, but did not try it until back in the states.  Too bad I didn’t try it on the spot, because I would most certainly have come back home with bundles to share.

The texture was smooth and creamy, with hints of crunchy peppercorn, which speckled the off-white body of the bar with miniscule contrasting flecks.

The flavor was perfectly balanced, not overpowering, but extremely rich.  Peppery lemon indeed.  An inspired confection.

I never think of Scotland when I think of world-class chocolate.  I love surprises.