Find of the Week

Chocolate Bliss!

On a quest for a potty downtown (the fifth time in a span of 45 minutes), we ended up in Cafe Bliss on Fisgard Street. On our way in, I noticed the "Raw Chocolate" sign on the window. On our way out, I made the mistake of stopping at the dessert counter to see what they had on offer. I came away with a chocolate truffle called a Bliss Kiss and a cranberry walnut cookie (I could easily and happily bought one of everything they had in the case). This little cafe prepares only raw, organic foods, and I had not yet tried a raw cookie, so today was my day for discovery.

I am happy to report that I was not disappointed. The heart-shaped chocolate was smooth and wonderfully chocolate-y with a hint of coconut that was not unpleasant to this not-coconut fan. At $2.00 each, they will be an occasional treat that I will be happy to indulge in. The cookie also had a wonderful flavour. Ginger was a great addition, the texture was lovely and it was just the right cookie balance between moist and dry. Sweetened with agave nectar to the right sweetness (not overly sweet so that it tastes only like "sweet"), it was a great for mama and would have been a happy, healthy option for a younger eater.

While my constitution can't handle a lot of raw food, I certainly plan to return for a snack and can't wait for the next hot day when I can try the vanilla shake.

To find out what exists in the land of raw food besides salad and fruit, check out their menu.

 

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