fishermanswife wrote:Get thee behind me, Satan! Tonight is Weight Watchers weigh-in.

As a former WW member, this made me laugh.

Caramel is one of the cheapest 'sweets' and , in my opinion, doesn't belong or 'say'
quality as would different filler.

Next is the chocolate. All chocolate comes from Cocoa
Beans.
The flavors depend on only 2 things.

1. How much sugar and what else you add to it. Vanilla, Milk, fats (butter, oils) And by the way that's where
the calories are. Cocoa isn't fattening.

2. There are a few different kinds of cocoa
The flavors are different but dark and light chocolate is mostly about how much sugar and milk you add.
No milk and less sugar and it's dark and bitter sweet. Milk or cream and more sugar and it's like a Hershey bar taste.
Add butter and that changes the flavor. Vanilla and it's different.

But there are different processes to make cocoa powder from beans.

Save my breath .. buy Hershey cocoa powder for $5.50 / 26oz at Sams club , mix 2x sugar and 1x cocoa with
a bit of water (just enough to wet it) and heat it in microwave and mix it with a small fork or spoon because
the dusty cocoa will want to 'blow away' or move away. You'll have the beginning of a new inexpensive experience.

Once you realize how cheap it can be
then learn to add things and make
this at home for $6 instead of 27.00
delivered.
Oh and you'll probably avoid preservatives they may have included so
that it lasts for 2 years in storage (where oils can go rancid)

If you want to learn read more


http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240

Right now and in the future, for a while, prices are dropping because people and companies are
scrambling to get cash flowing. They can't borrow and because the Fed has printed more cash it , ultimately,
makes what you get or have worth less.

So the future means that prices will go up but not until
the economy comes back.. it's not coming back for many many years so prices should be low in the
future until .. well study it..

So if you want this for a gift right now ok buy it. Someone will appreciate it.

If you're buying to eat it yourself.. get some control. They only 'quality' is the 0.06" layer of chocolate
while the inside is the stuff you buy at $1.00 / lb. or less the day after Christmas or Halloween.

Did you know it's pretty easy to make chocolates like this? You buy cocoa powder - price right now
here is
http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240
1.10 / lb or $2200 / ton. Add a bit for getting it to you and that's the price of the main product.

Sugar is 25c / lb so now you have 90% of what you like (or 100% if you add some water) for 70c / lb.
Use 2x suger for 1x cocoa powder add some water and heat it and stir it and you have a nice tasty
ice cream syrup for 60c / lb (about)

[(2 x 0.25) + (1 * 1.10) ] / 3 = the price per lb of sugar / cocoa mix (base)

50 + 1.10 = 1.60 / 3 = 55c (about) per lb

Learn to do it yourself and stop buying

BAH! My husband just talked me out of these by reminding me that, "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." I love and hate him sometimes.

Ok, who are you guys and what have you done with Woot?

I feel compelled to buy these just to investigate the quality of chocolate they are wooting....in for one I guess; I hope there is some exercise equipment tomorrow- I could really go for some of those perfect push-up things =)

theonesource4 wrote:OK, after 145 woots this is my 1st message of "Love"
Buy 3 orders, you will not be sorry!
These are the "Best" tasting caramels ever produced! Freeze the other 2 orders for emergencys! Texture of the caramel is beyond words,taste is a 10! buy,buy, buy!

Your use of quotation marks makes me suspicious. Are these laced with some sort of drug?

Just a little pet peeve... Quotation marks shouldn't be used for emphasis. That's what bold html code is for (or *asterisks*)

andrelook wrote:Caramel is one of the cheapest 'sweets' and , in my opinion, doesn't belong or 'say'
quality as would different filler.

Next is the chocolate. All chocolate comes from Cocoa
Beans.
The flavors depend on only 2 things.

1. How much sugar and what else you add to it. Vanilla, Milk, fats (butter, oils) And by the way that's where
the calories are. Cocoa isn't fattening.

2. There are a few different kinds of cocoa
The flavors are different but dark and light chocolate is mostly about how much sugar and milk you add.
No milk and less sugar and it's dark and bitter sweet. Milk or cream and more sugar and it's like a Hershey bar taste.
Add butter and that changes the flavor. Vanilla and it's different.

But there are different processes to make cocoa powder from beans.

Save my breath .. buy Hershey cocoa powder for $5.50 / 26oz at Sams club , mix 2x sugar and 1x cocoa with
a bit of water (just enough to wet it) and heat it in microwave and mix it with a small fork or spoon because
the dusty cocoa will want to 'blow away' or move away. You'll have the beginning of a new inexpensive experience.

Once you realize how cheap it can be
then learn to add things and make
this at home for $6 instead of 27.00
delivered.
Oh and you'll probably avoid preservatives they may have included so
that it lasts for 2 years in storage (where oils can go rancid)

If you want to learn read more


http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240

Right now and in the future, for a while, prices are dropping because people and companies are
scrambling to get cash flowing. They can't borrow and because the Fed has printed more cash it , ultimately,
makes what you get or have worth less.

So the future means that prices will go up but not until
the economy comes back.. it's not coming back for many many years so prices should be low in the
future until .. well study it..

So if you want this for a gift right now ok buy it. Someone will appreciate it.

If you're buying to eat it yourself.. get some control. They only 'quality' is the 0.06" layer of chocolate
while the inside is the stuff you buy at $1.00 / lb. or less the day after Christmas or Halloween.

Did you know it's pretty easy to make chocolates like this? You buy cocoa powder - price right now
here is
http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240
1.10 / lb or $2200 / ton. Add a bit for getting it to you and that's the price of the main product.

Sugar is 25c / lb so now you have 90% of what you like (or 100% if you add some water) for 70c / lb.
Use 2x suger for 1x cocoa powder add some water and heat it and stir it and you have a nice tasty
ice cream syrup for 60c / lb (about)

[(2 x 0.25) + (1 * 1.10) ] / 3 = the price per lb of sugar / cocoa mix (base)

50 + 1.10 = 1.60 / 3 = 55c (about) per lb

Learn to do it yourself and stop buying

Did you start typing this when the deal launched?

I would be tempted if they were just a couple of bucks less. It just doesn't sound like THAT great of a deal. I wonder if Woot might offer a refurbished version?

yunicorner wrote:How do these compare to Fran's Chocolates? I love Fran's salted caramels so I don't want to be disappointed if these aren't as good.

Nothing on this continent compares to Fran's. She is the best I've found in North America.

CowboyDann wrote:Your use of quotation marks makes me suspicious. Are these laced with some sort of drug?

Just a little pet peeve. Quotation marks shouldn't be used for emphasis. that's what bold html is for. or asterisks...

**Your shift key is there to help you capitalize letters at the beginning of sentences.**
^_^ Since we are pet peeving about punctuation.

*edit* OH you SNEAK! Now your post looks correct and mine just looks ridiculous. Also, obnoxious, but that's normal.

thumperchick wrote:**Your shift key is there to help you capitalize letters at the beginning of sentences.**
^_^ Since we are pet peeving about punctuation.

*edit* OH you SNEAK! Now your post looks correct and mine just looks ridiculous. Also, obnoxious, but that's normal.

I get lazy sumtimes. Then I remember you're watching out to get me. I usually fix it before you catch me, but I guess I goofed this time.

I bet these are the same things they're selling at Costco (which means they're pretty good).

I can tell you that these freeze great! We used one box at Christmas, and froze the other in layers, separating them with the cardboard that comes with the box. It worked like a charm! Froze them for just over a month, and they still tasted great. Don't know about freezing them for longer, as they just didn't last once they were in our view again!

These were excellent, buttery caramels, and the chocolate wasn't grainy, but smooth and delicious. The salt was a nice counterpoint to the sweetness, and altogether a great buy!

If you're ever in Portland, be sure to visit the Candy Basket in NE Portland, and check out the huge chocolate waterfall in the lobby! It always makes me think of Augustus Gloop.

$28 for a box of chocolates!!! This is supposed to be a great deal???

ThunderThighs wrote:No punctuation police on my watch!

(picture)

Haha you've foiled me again ThunderThighs! Seriously though, I just can't help but think of this sign whenever I see it though.


It's even worse when you're at a restaurant and you see the "lunch special" with words like "fresh" and "delicious"

mvsopen wrote:$27.99 (after shipping) for two pounds of chocolate? Do they coat it in unicorn glitter or something?

I agree...$14/lb...that is NOT a deal

aaa121 wrote:I agree...$14/lb...that is NOT a deal

Tell that to these guys

aaa121 wrote:I agree...$14/lb...that is NOT a deal

What is wrong with Woot.

Trader Joe's sell an identical looking product for less than half that.

What is with all the salted chocolate recently?

I have to do low sodium, and chocolate was a safe refuge, until this past year or two.

Now I see something like this, and am stopped in my Homer Simpson "mmmmmm, choooocolaaateee" daze by SALT!

I got these last time and I'm getting them again. They are WONDERFUL!

bluejester wrote:Hmm... I have a quick tip for the guy wooters:


First, you grab some of these chocolates for her. But don't let her catch on that you have.

Next, heavily hint that you might like the "Mr. Beer" that is being offered on Deals.woot today

Finally, you both have a decent Valentine's Day gift for one another!

hmm...that assumes that I want to pay too much for her to fatten up and that I like beer :-)

bleepbloop wrote::'( I don't like milk chocolate, wish you could choose just dark chocolate...oh well, don't need it anyhow. ...sniffle...

I agree. Dark chocolate is the best. Please offer a 'dark chocolate only' option. Milk chocolate is for wimps.

Will these arrive in time for Valentines Day?

andrelook wrote:Caramel is one of the cheapest 'sweets' and , in my opinion, doesn't belong or 'say'
quality as would different filler.

Next is the chocolate. All chocolate comes from Cocoa
Beans.
The flavors depend on only 2 things.

1. How much sugar and what else you add to it. Vanilla, Milk, fats (butter, oils) And by the way that's where
the calories are. Cocoa isn't fattening.

2. There are a few different kinds of cocoa
The flavors are different but dark and light chocolate is mostly about how much sugar and milk you add.
No milk and less sugar and it's dark and bitter sweet. Milk or cream and more sugar and it's like a Hershey bar taste.
Add butter and that changes the flavor. Vanilla and it's different.

But there are different processes to make cocoa powder from beans.

Save my breath .. buy Hershey cocoa powder for $5.50 / 26oz at Sams club , mix 2x sugar and 1x cocoa with
a bit of water (just enough to wet it) and heat it in microwave and mix it with a small fork or spoon because
the dusty cocoa will want to 'blow away' or move away. You'll have the beginning of a new inexpensive experience.

Once you realize how cheap it can be
then learn to add things and make
this at home for $6 instead of 27.00
delivered.
Oh and you'll probably avoid preservatives they may have included so
that it lasts for 2 years in storage (where oils can go rancid)

If you want to learn read more


http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240

Right now and in the future, for a while, prices are dropping because people and companies are
scrambling to get cash flowing. They can't borrow and because the Fed has printed more cash it , ultimately,
makes what you get or have worth less.

So the future means that prices will go up but not until
the economy comes back.. it's not coming back for many many years so prices should be low in the
future until .. well study it..

So if you want this for a gift right now ok buy it. Someone will appreciate it.

If you're buying to eat it yourself.. get some control. They only 'quality' is the 0.06" layer of chocolate
while the inside is the stuff you buy at $1.00 / lb. or less the day after Christmas or Halloween.

Did you know it's pretty easy to make chocolates like this? You buy cocoa powder - price right now
here is
http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240
1.10 / lb or $2200 / ton. Add a bit for getting it to you and that's the price of the main product.

Sugar is 25c / lb so now you have 90% of what you like (or 100% if you add some water) for 70c / lb.
Use 2x suger for 1x cocoa powder add some water and heat it and stir it and you have a nice tasty
ice cream syrup for 60c / lb (about)

[(2 x 0.25) + (1 * 1.10) ] / 3 = the price per lb of sugar / cocoa mix (base)

50 + 1.10 = 1.60 / 3 = 55c (about) per lb

Learn to do it yourself and stop buying

now, if this isn't quality post then I don't know what is...

*reads nutrition facts*
"Only 4g of saturated fat?"
*notices 56 servings per container*
"Hmm...224g of saturated fat per container?"

This stuff must be absolutely amazing. I'm VERY tempted...

thearbiter wrote:*reads nutrition facts*
"Only 4g of saturated fat?"
*notices 56 servings per container*
"Hmm...224g of saturated fat per container?"

This stuff must be absolutely amazing. I'm VERY tempted...

112 per container, you get two boxes per woot

Are these better than See's? (Now that I think about it, does See's exist beyond the west?) I could eat half of those caramels right now. I'm skinny and I want them in my mouth!

Will these work with a Mac?

andrelook wrote:Caramel is one of the cheapest 'sweets' and , in my opinion, doesn't belong or 'say'
quality as would different filler.

Next is the chocolate. All chocolate comes from Cocoa
Beans.
The flavors depend on only 2 things.

1. How much sugar and what else you add to it. Vanilla, Milk, fats (butter, oils) And by the way that's where
the calories are. Cocoa isn't fattening.

2. There are a few different kinds of cocoa
The flavors are different but dark and light chocolate is mostly about how much sugar and milk you add.
No milk and less sugar and it's dark and bitter sweet. Milk or cream and more sugar and it's like a Hershey bar taste.
Add butter and that changes the flavor. Vanilla and it's different.

But there are different processes to make cocoa powder from beans.

Save my breath .. buy Hershey cocoa powder for $5.50 / 26oz at Sams club , mix 2x sugar and 1x cocoa with
a bit of water (just enough to wet it) and heat it in microwave and mix it with a small fork or spoon because
the dusty cocoa will want to 'blow away' or move away. You'll have the beginning of a new inexpensive experience.

Once you realize how cheap it can be
then learn to add things and make
this at home for $6 instead of 27.00
delivered.
Oh and you'll probably avoid preservatives they may have included so
that it lasts for 2 years in storage (where oils can go rancid)

If you want to learn read more


http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240

Right now and in the future, for a while, prices are dropping because people and companies are
scrambling to get cash flowing. They can't borrow and because the Fed has printed more cash it , ultimately,
makes what you get or have worth less.

So the future means that prices will go up but not until
the economy comes back.. it's not coming back for many many years so prices should be low in the
future until .. well study it..

So if you want this for a gift right now ok buy it. Someone will appreciate it.

If you're buying to eat it yourself.. get some control. They only 'quality' is the 0.06" layer of chocolate
while the inside is the stuff you buy at $1.00 / lb. or less the day after Christmas or Halloween.

Did you know it's pretty easy to make chocolates like this? You buy cocoa powder - price right now
here is
http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=cocoa-beans&months=240
1.10 / lb or $2200 / ton. Add a bit for getting it to you and that's the price of the main product.

Sugar is 25c / lb so now you have 90% of what you like (or 100% if you add some water) for 70c / lb.
Use 2x suger for 1x cocoa powder add some water and heat it and stir it and you have a nice tasty
ice cream syrup for 60c / lb (about)

[(2 x 0.25) + (1 * 1.10) ] / 3 = the price per lb of sugar / cocoa mix (base)

50 + 1.10 = 1.60 / 3 = 55c (about) per lb

Learn to do it yourself and stop buying

These disappointed me.

I bought 3 of these last time, and given its price, it is the only woot purchase in 7 years that I regret. Buy these ONLY IF YOU LOVE CARAMEL. There is only a very thin and minuscule layer of chocolate on these. If you are a chocolate lover, then these are not for you. At this price range, I would much rather prefer these at my local store.

Salt, chocolate and caramel, oh my

Damn you Woot. Now you gone and made me hungry

Lowerone wrote:Will these arrive in time for Valentines Day?

I would like to know this as well. In for one if so.

The real question is, will it Ble... oh nevermind.

I agree with others. These scream overpriced

Corn Syrup, vanillin, and cocoa liquor are ways you skimp on money and consequentially quality. Had that list been sugar, vanilla, and chocolate I might have bit.

I've made salted caramel with plain sugar, whipped cream, butter, vanilla, and salt. Everyone who tried it was gaga over it. It's kinda like popcorn with real butter and salt on it, people are so accustomed to the processed chemically stuff they think normal is special.

Caramels, and all confections for that matter, should never be frozen. Chocolate enrobed caramels such as these should keep for 6 months or more at room temperature if properly made. Freezing does nothing but risk attracting moisure and damaging the chocolate or melting the fleur de sel.

sarahcita wrote:I can tell you that these freeze great! We used one box at Christmas, and froze the other in layers, separating them with the cardboard that comes with the box. It worked like a charm! Froze them for just over a month, and they still tasted great. Don't know about freezing them for longer, as they just didn't last once they were in our view again!

These were excellent, buttery caramels, and the chocolate wasn't grainy, but smooth and delicious. The salt was a nice counterpoint to the sweetness, and altogether a great buy!

If you're ever in Portland, be sure to visit the Candy Basket in NE Portland, and check out the huge chocolate waterfall in the lobby! It always makes me think of Augustus Gloop.

Thanks Woot for the triple-threat Valentine's Gift! The red and white polka dot knife set, the caramels, the 'Real' t-shirt; in for all 3.

This isn't a deal. They're the same price online: http://www.recchiuti.com/108.html?area=01&gclid=CLG2lKL3-a0CFYFgTAodXHyymw

For all of you who are not buying these~ thanks, more for me!!! These are the BEST, I dream about them, have all my friends hooked on them. THANKS WOOT

Somebody shared these with me, and they are delicious! If they arrive by Valentines Day, they would make a great gift!