Before my visit to the New York Chocolate Show on Sunday (November 9), I continue my exploration of exhibitors, especially new ones.

While doing that, I was glad to see that the old fashioned named Lillie Belle Farms from Oregon are smart enough to offer handmade chocolates that could soothe our ailing wallets.

They introduce the aptly named Financial Crunch this way:

"Don't let these uncertain times get to you. Let the sheer bliss of our Financial Crunch help you relax. Extremely crunchy bits of caramelized rice and dark organic chocolate.



Its the cure for what is ailing us all!!!



At only $5 a bag we recommend you buy several for you and your friends, other wise the shipping is gonna shock you....."





I will let you know if they taste as good as they sound after the show.

Related: Beggars Banquet, Eclat Chocolate's 'Mendiants', Chocolate Show 2008