Posts by James Flores28

rowdysurfer13 said:What are your favorites? Right now, I'm really into Napolitanki🤣, specifically the Jadro Original ones. For a while, those Hershey's treats were my go-to, but I've moved on. When it comes to chocolate, nothing beats White Chocolate Milka, Mikado with rice, or that Milka Noisette. Just a heads-up, my cravings tend to shift every few months. What about you guys?

Same story over here. Right now, the ones filled with apple are absolutely dominating my rotation—though I can't recall if they're Pannin or whatever else they go by. They have similar versions with chocolate bits or cocoa, but I've already cycled through all those. Currently, apples are officially "in"!

Henry Miller2 said:😁
True, though there are exceptions.😁
My mom, for instance, always picks up our local sweets whenever she goes over to visit friends. The reality is that most people just overlook our homegrown stuff—which is exactly why that "Buy American" campaign exists. A lot of folks act like Milka is the only name that matters, but we definitely have some solid chocolates in that same league.
If I'm going to grab chocolate, I'd much rather pick something high-quality than just settle for Milka.😁

Props to your mom!
Our rice-based chocolates are superior to anything else out there—especially compared to those half-baked products from Bali and places like that.

Henry Miller2 said:Clearly, we aren't exactly acting like patriots when it comes to sweets.😬😳

I actually think Bajadera is pretty good, just a little too sweet for my taste. If I really had to pick a local favorite, I’d go with Griott😁 any day. Honestly, whenever I’ve brought some of our chocolates over to friends abroad as gifts, everyone was obsessed—especially with the Bajadera and the Griott😁.

Look, I get it—Bajadera might not be top-tier for everyone, but for nobody to even mention it at all? That’s a bit much.😲
For me, those Mozart Balls used to be the gold standard, though they lost their charm ages ago. When Milky Way hit the scene, it was excellent; I think we tend to respond best to fresh flavors. There was actually a period where I was basically high on Milka Nut nougat. Some people might find it cloying, but for me, it was pure ecstasy.
But yes, if you're asking whether domestic sweets are underrated, the answer is an absolute yes.

Not a single soul has even mentioned the Bajadera. Honestly, I’m disappointed in all of you.