If you call this a Oaxacan battle then you have to hit all the fronts. I have eaten at all of the above with the exception of Antequera de Ozaca. I have also eaten at El Sazon Oaxaqueno. Monte Alban was good, but not as good as... (49 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal December 22, 2007)

did a classic French custard style, a cornstarch thickened ice cream, a dairy free chocolate-nut sorbet, a fruit sorbet, a few batches of frozen yogurt (non-fat with fruit), one sweetened condensed milk/dry milk stabilized and... (3 replies, last updated by Paulustrious August 22, 2009)

Paula Dean and Cat Cora rightfully won that battle because they just seemed to have cleaner more focused desserts with much better aesthetics. Robert Irvine and Tyler Florence’s desserts seemed like “a guy's... (10 replies, last updated by dstaskowski December 7, 2007)

Having had Monday off for the King Holiday,I decided to venture north to Wisconsin to make my own decisions in the battle that erupted below last week for the king of burgers and frozen custard in the Milwaukee area. My first stop... (8 replies, last updated by G Wiv January 23, 2003)

Carr’s brand hails from England, package says cookies were made in Canada (like Dare). And thus, Chowhound forces came together to trigger a lemon creme cookie battle that took place at my dining table. Below are my notes... (30 replies, last updated by kc girl May 21, 2005)

by the place, but it seemed like a decent place for an ice cream cone. If you have tried them, any favorite flavors. I like the fact that they have seasonal flavors like pumpkin and apple pie. I didn’t find a chocolate yet... (9 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 17, 2005)

. The food is consistently great and service excellent. This place would thrive anywhere. It’s way underrated. Next time have a slice of chocolate cake...unbelievable! (18 replies, last updated by twodales March 17, 2007)

I’m a bit late in seeing this thread, but isn’t Leon’s in the LA City Mall pretty good? Used to like their lentil soup and chicken noodle soup, with a side salad and frozen yogurt (best was the day they had... (67 replies, last updated by mc michael August 3, 2007)

Hi: I want to make cupcakes using Mexican chocolate, but don’t know how to work with it (seems grainy, does not produce a smooth texture). Anyone have any advice or recipes? (9 replies, last updated by paulj February 21, 2007)

the berry bombe because they said it was the end of the season and the last chance to get summer berry ice creams. The other fancier cake was a chocolate/espresso combo and that flavor combo didn’t appeal to me. But the... (6 replies, last updated by rworange November 25, 2006)

reminds me of a dessert that they used offer at Red Herring long ago called "Battle Chocolate" that pitted Valhrona against Sharffenberger and Callibaut in a varying trio of desserts on a single plate. Oh man, now I must get my... (7 replies, last updated by Pia February 27, 2004)

Am looking for a killer truffle recipe. I’d like to make them & give them to deserving friends. Have tried many recipes over the years but haven’t been 100% happy with any of them. I might try coating them with... (5 replies, last updated by twodales November 29, 2005)

Can’t speak for the hot chocolate... But Dagoba’s “New Moon” is in a constant battle with Scharfen Berger extra intense for my favotie bittersweet. (21 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong November 20, 2004)

Anyone know of a place that serves authentic Spanish churros con chocolate? Not the Mexican version with cinnamon..looking for the plain freshly made ones served with thick hot chocolate just like in Spain. (23 replies, last updated by Suebee September 26, 2008)

the world’s finest chocolates that you can not only eat, but wear. Each competitor designs an evening dress made out of chocolate for a chance to win $10,000. Their dress has to make it on to a live model and through a real... (8 replies, last updated by free sample addict aka Tracy L February 12, 2008)