no judgement

see's candies (california)

presenting THE butterscotch square (a type of truffle).  

year and location of discovery:  1999 (estimated), downtown santa barbara with great friend (maya).  we loved taking long walks from our apartment,

especially ending with a little, sweet destination.  

one day the see's candy store attendant handed us this sample.... the taste mesmerized me.  

this dessert undoubtably belongs with the best of them. and, as far as i am concerned, they don't need an entire store of diversified chocolates....they simply need a stand of butterscotch squares.  let me explain.

of course, milk chocolate truffles with most fillings (aside from the ever-present fruit/nut ones) are obvious contenders for greatness.  but, if this were poker, see's milk chocolate (coating) would be an ace and the butterscotch filling would give you a top pocket pair.

now, milk chocolate is milk chocolate- it may not

have the "flavonoids" or other "health benefits" of dark chocolate--- but, what's not to like, it's the tom hanks of chocolate?  

with that being said...it IS the butterscotch bite that takes this good-after-any-meal-treat to new heights.  the butterscotch filling is rich and dense, sweet and powerful, creamy and sensational.  it is delicious.  

ps- yes, the "chain" part of this post may require a little defense.  for the record, i am not in love with most chains...or therefore even like many.  nevertheless, we must acknowledge how chains begin--- supply and demand. 

see's butterscotch square = joanna demand.  :)