Showing posts with label South Carolina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Carolina. Show all posts
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Di's House of Cheesecake
Has anyone heard of Di's House of Cheesecake ? I noticed a billboard for it last week, either in North Carolina or South Carolina. I have been unable to find an address or reviews about Di's online. Any help is appreciated.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Cinnabon Cinnamon Mousse Pecan Clusters
I bought the Cinnabon Clusters at a gas station in Manning, South Carolina. The label on each cluster promised "Rich Makara Cinnamon Mousse Topped With Crunchy Glazed Pecans and Toffee Bits Drenched in Dark Chocolate Goodness" and "Flavor That Warms the Soul."
The Cinnabon Clusters had a very earthy cinnamon smell. It reminded me of semi-sweet chocolate chips with a pinch of cinnamon.
Top layer: Chocolate covered toffee and pecans = There was much more toffee than pecans. The cinnamon didn't mesh well with the toffee and chocolate. It was too many flavors competing.
Center layer: Cinnamon mousse = The mousse was grainy. I was expecting a gooey filling. The cinnamon mousse was instead thicker than nougat. The overall flavor was cinnamon flavored sand.
Bottom layer: Chocolate = Had a decent amount of chocolate. But it was bland and lacked bitterness.
Thumbs down for Cinnabon Cinnamon Mousse Pecan Cluster.
ETA: If you were thinking "what the heck is Makara Cinnamon ?", as I was, here's what Cinnabon says:
Cinnabon press release: Cinnabon At A Glance
A long explanation begins further down the release starting at "The Legend of Makara Cinnamon."
The Cinnabon Clusters had a very earthy cinnamon smell. It reminded me of semi-sweet chocolate chips with a pinch of cinnamon.
Top layer: Chocolate covered toffee and pecans = There was much more toffee than pecans. The cinnamon didn't mesh well with the toffee and chocolate. It was too many flavors competing.
Center layer: Cinnamon mousse = The mousse was grainy. I was expecting a gooey filling. The cinnamon mousse was instead thicker than nougat. The overall flavor was cinnamon flavored sand.
Bottom layer: Chocolate = Had a decent amount of chocolate. But it was bland and lacked bitterness.
Thumbs down for Cinnabon Cinnamon Mousse Pecan Cluster.
ETA: If you were thinking "what the heck is Makara Cinnamon ?", as I was, here's what Cinnabon says:
"In order to make the world’s greatest cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon buyers traveled the spice-growing regions of the globe to find the best, most flavorful cinnamon. They finally discovered cassia trees high in the mountains of Indonesia and used the bark to create the legendary Makara Cinnamon"
A long explanation begins further down the release starting at "The Legend of Makara Cinnamon."
Russell Stover Outlet, Santee, South Carolina
Russell Stover Outlet
9083 Old Number Six Hwy
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-2127
These are the candies I bought at the Russell Stover store:
Dark Chocolate Mint Dream
"Fluffy Mint Cream Covered in Dark Chocolate"
Each Mint Dream was individually wrapped and weighed 1/8 oz. The Dreams were hefty sized lumps of chocolate. I had quite a gooey mess on my hands after cracking open a candy. The mint filling tasted like marshmallow flavored toothpaste. I was disappointed by the Mint Dreams.
Candy Kitchen Values: Sugar-Free Toffee Novelties
These were chocolate covered toffee pieces. The toffee was buttery and firm, but still chewable. There was not enough milk chocolate coating for my taste.
Candy Kitchen Values: Sugar-Free Coconut Novelties
I enjoyed these chocolate covered coconut candies. They reminded me of Mounds Bars. The amount of coconut was substantial. The top and bottom layers of chocolate were thick.
9083 Old Number Six Hwy
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-2127
These are the candies I bought at the Russell Stover store:
Dark Chocolate Mint Dream
"Fluffy Mint Cream Covered in Dark Chocolate"
Each Mint Dream was individually wrapped and weighed 1/8 oz. The Dreams were hefty sized lumps of chocolate. I had quite a gooey mess on my hands after cracking open a candy. The mint filling tasted like marshmallow flavored toothpaste. I was disappointed by the Mint Dreams.
Candy Kitchen Values: Sugar-Free Toffee Novelties
These were chocolate covered toffee pieces. The toffee was buttery and firm, but still chewable. There was not enough milk chocolate coating for my taste.
Candy Kitchen Values: Sugar-Free Coconut Novelties
I enjoyed these chocolate covered coconut candies. They reminded me of Mounds Bars. The amount of coconut was substantial. The top and bottom layers of chocolate were thick.
