The Brick ~ 4 pounds of nothing but gluten-free chocolate decadence!
When Miles (as in the Miles himself, creator of this dreamy confection) announced on Twitter that he makes gluten-free chocolate, I admit it caught my eye immediately. I also wondered what type of chocolate wouldn't be gluten-free, but more about that in a moment.
I asked where this purported life-altering dessert could be found in Atlanta (we have everything in Atlanta, you know), and sadly, I was told Miles of Chocolate isn't available here...yet. More on that later, too.
So how did I end up with that massive brick of chocolate, you ask? Serendipity! Miles quickly put me in contact with his business associate in Atlanta (I told you Atlanta has everything!) and before you know it chocolate bricks (I love saying that!) were being sent overnight from Austin, Texas, where the chocolate is made, and yesterday, I had a meeting with that business associate of Miles', and yes, we shared some chocolate. It was a beautiful experience, and yes, I think it changed me forever.
I asked where this purported life-altering dessert could be found in Atlanta (we have everything in Atlanta, you know), and sadly, I was told Miles of Chocolate isn't available here...yet. More on that later, too.
So how did I end up with that massive brick of chocolate, you ask? Serendipity! Miles quickly put me in contact with his business associate in Atlanta (I told you Atlanta has everything!) and before you know it chocolate bricks (I love saying that!) were being sent overnight from Austin, Texas, where the chocolate is made, and yesterday, I had a meeting with that business associate of Miles', and yes, we shared some chocolate. It was a beautiful experience, and yes, I think it changed me forever.
First bite, kind of like falling in love.
I have to admit, I was thinking chocolate in the sense of baking chocolate, or a chocolate bar. This is very different indeed. Which brings us to the question of why this chocolate wouldn't naturally be gluten-free.
This is no chocolate bar. It contains flour (in the case of the gluten-free variety, brown rice and tapioca flours), but it's not a brownie. Nor is it fudge. At least I don't think it's any of those things.
This is no chocolate bar. It contains flour (in the case of the gluten-free variety, brown rice and tapioca flours), but it's not a brownie. Nor is it fudge. At least I don't think it's any of those things.
Serious Miles of Chocolate!
On the label, it says "A Baked Chocolate Dessert". Miles didn't even know exactly what to call it, (and I suppose "Good" just wouldn't do). Personally, I think he should do away with that caption and replace it with, "First bite, kind of like falling in love". But that's just me...well, me and and all of Texas.
And I know what you're thinking, but, Gigi, you said Atlanta has everything, so why not Miles of Chocolate? That was my question, too! Remember my meeting with the mysterious man bearing chocolate I mentioned earlier? Well, that was step one. Atlanta's getting Miles of Chocolate, and when it happens, you'll be some of the first to know. Be patient, it's worth the wait.
Miles has been making this chocolate along with his partner, Ben, for over a decade (guess that makes it the best kept secret in Texas!), and each year thousands of pounds of it are satisfying chocolate lovers throughout the state via restaurants, Whole Foods Markets, and other major grocery outlets.
If you can't wait until the chocolate is sold in Whole Foods Markets and other major outlets in your area, you can visit the website and place an order to have your own brick overnight shipped direct to you!
I suppose you picked up on the fact that I dig this chocolate, but I need to tell you more specifically about the experience of eating Miles of Chocolate, don't I? I mean, this is a review, after all.
First of all, it's recommended that this delight be served cold - from the freezer. That's how Miles likes his. He seems like a pretty intelligent fella, and he was Marine, so I'm going with what he says. It never freezes - you can pull it right out of there and slice away!
One bite, and that's where the fun began! We tried to decide what to call it. The edges are more firm and chewy - kind of flirting with the idea of a brownie, and the center conjured thoughts of pecan pie filling, but not.
The rich chocolate taste isn't milk chocolate-y, but it's not dark chocolate, either.
Occassionally, a bit of Miles of Chocolate will lead you to think of fudge, but then, you realize it's not like fudge at all. It's definitely not a brownie. If not for the very outermost edge, there really wouldn't be any indication that baking took place.
So, what's this Miles character up to, anyway, making me think while I eat chocolate. That's a first. But a good first. Miles of Chocolate, the Intellectual's Treat. The Thinking Woman's Chocolate. (I better stop before Miles makes me return the rest of my brick and forces me to delete this review!).
What I'm trying to tell you is this: eating Miles of Chocolate - regardless of what you think it is - was an experience that involved the palate, of course, but it also involved thought and laughter and provoked conversation. And it just plain tasted good. My ten year old said she would walk to Austin for two bricks. I'm in!
I want you to try some the first chance you get - you'll really never be the same again.
Thank you to Miles of Chocolate for the brick of delight that I received for conducting this review. All opinions expressed are my own, and were not influenced by that slab of deliciousness you see on this page. xo, Gigi
If you can't wait until the chocolate is sold in Whole Foods Markets and other major outlets in your area, you can visit the website and place an order to have your own brick overnight shipped direct to you!
I suppose you picked up on the fact that I dig this chocolate, but I need to tell you more specifically about the experience of eating Miles of Chocolate, don't I? I mean, this is a review, after all.
First of all, it's recommended that this delight be served cold - from the freezer. That's how Miles likes his. He seems like a pretty intelligent fella, and he was Marine, so I'm going with what he says. It never freezes - you can pull it right out of there and slice away!
One bite, and that's where the fun began! We tried to decide what to call it. The edges are more firm and chewy - kind of flirting with the idea of a brownie, and the center conjured thoughts of pecan pie filling, but not.
The rich chocolate taste isn't milk chocolate-y, but it's not dark chocolate, either.
Occassionally, a bit of Miles of Chocolate will lead you to think of fudge, but then, you realize it's not like fudge at all. It's definitely not a brownie. If not for the very outermost edge, there really wouldn't be any indication that baking took place.
So, what's this Miles character up to, anyway, making me think while I eat chocolate. That's a first. But a good first. Miles of Chocolate, the Intellectual's Treat. The Thinking Woman's Chocolate. (I better stop before Miles makes me return the rest of my brick and forces me to delete this review!).
What I'm trying to tell you is this: eating Miles of Chocolate - regardless of what you think it is - was an experience that involved the palate, of course, but it also involved thought and laughter and provoked conversation. And it just plain tasted good. My ten year old said she would walk to Austin for two bricks. I'm in!
I want you to try some the first chance you get - you'll really never be the same again.
Thank you to Miles of Chocolate for the brick of delight that I received for conducting this review. All opinions expressed are my own, and were not influenced by that slab of deliciousness you see on this page. xo, Gigi
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