PrintSeriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
Most Serious Eaters love chocolate, so thanks to the good folks at Garrison Confections today we're giving away a Garrison Big Box.
What is it? It's a 48-piece box of Garrison Confections' acclaimed chocolates. This box includes one piece of all four seasonal collections created during the 2007 year.
To win, just answer this in the comments below: Which do you prefer, milk or dark chocolate?
You have until noon ET tomorrow (December 23) to enter. One winner will be chosen at random from among the commenters. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
If you must have your chocolate fix now, you can order some Garrison confections here and get 15 percent off your order by using the promotional code SEATS2007 at checkout. If there are any chocolate lovers on your holiday gift list you will make them very happy with something from Garrison Confections. Andrew Shotts is one of the great chocolatiers in America.
Comments are closed: 676 Comments:
Dark chocolate!
0bs01337 at 12:18PM on 12/22/07
Mmmm....dark chocolate!
JEP at 12:19PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate for me
bobcatsteph3 at 12:20PM on 12/22/07
definitely dark
Littlebluesiren at 12:20PM on 12/22/07
dark!
lasky at 12:23PM on 12/22/07
scharffen berger rich milk
carusoc at 12:25PM on 12/22/07
MILK!
mrsmoosie at 12:25PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate all the way.
vox8ight at 12:25PM on 12/22/07
milk.
cybercita at 12:28PM on 12/22/07
Always dark chocolate.
blgrimes at 12:30PM on 12/22/07
Rich, dark, fudgy chocolat!
bessfour at 12:31PM on 12/22/07
Dark, the darker the better!
jblue at 12:34PM on 12/22/07
Dark. Definitely dark.
bcarter at 12:35PM on 12/22/07
Dark, rich, delicious chocolate for me please! :)
Nugget at 12:35PM on 12/22/07
dark, all the way
wizzy at 12:35PM on 12/22/07
the darker the better, definitely.
Alm25 at 12:35PM on 12/22/07
milk, today
lisapeet at 12:35PM on 12/22/07
definitely dark, no doubt about it!
tanipika at 12:36PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate
Belyna at 12:36PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate is the REAL food!
chococat at 12:37PM on 12/22/07
I currently prefer milk though I'm starting to like dark more and more.
Michelle Jones at 12:38PM on 12/22/07
daaaaaaaark chocolate... bliss
cheesequest at 12:41PM on 12/22/07
Creamy milk chocolate
slcrose at 12:45PM on 12/22/07
Hands drenched in DARK chocolate
lilikoi at 12:46PM on 12/22/07
i love them both equally!
GarrettL at 12:47PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate, definitely.
jenbot at 12:48PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate... The darker, the better!!!
beej55 at 12:48PM on 12/22/07
DARK all the way!
kauaiguy at 12:48PM on 12/22/07
dark
briguy2001 at 12:48PM on 12/22/07
Dark, but not too dark.
karen r at 12:50PM on 12/22/07
No other way but DARK for me!
madtrav at 12:51PM on 12/22/07
I am a dark chocolate girl
jenwulff at 12:51PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate
ceforrester at 12:51PM on 12/22/07
dark!!!
vixita at 12:53PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate
SharonHauser at 12:54PM on 12/22/07
Dark!
LindaY at 12:57PM on 12/22/07
I love them both
brooke29 at 12:57PM on 12/22/07
Milk
bytemyfoot at 1:00PM on 12/22/07
milk
kelboyd at 1:00PM on 12/22/07
no question, unwavering, DARK
NomNomNom at 1:01PM on 12/22/07
milk.
zapatista at 1:06PM on 12/22/07
Dark Dark Darkity Dark
eatnutmeg at 1:07PM on 12/22/07
I prefer the milk chocolate I admit, though you're supposed to like the dark better because it's healthier.
kioman at 1:08PM on 12/22/07
don't make me choose!
italionyc at 1:09PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate all the way! :) Dark chocolate is good and has it's place, but when I really need a chocolate fix, it's gotta be milk chocolate :D
Anastasia at 1:09PM on 12/22/07
dark. No wait... milk. Oh both, I guess.
NumberSix at 1:09PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate!!!!
laloca28 at 1:12PM on 12/22/07
Dark is best, but I'd never turn down a good piece of milk chocolate. Or even a Hershey kiss.
tmdonahue at 1:13PM on 12/22/07
I grew up with only milk chocolate. Now I have been getting into the dark kind and find it's better but needs some getting use to.
owsley at 1:13PM on 12/22/07
As always, dark
Urbanaus at 1:13PM on 12/22/07
Dark, please!
charm city cupcake at 1:14PM on 12/22/07
Mmm...chocolate. Both are wonderful because how could chocolate not be? But....I have to say, milk chocolate is my very favorite....the creamier the better. *reaches for a truffle*
ceeceeblack at 1:14PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate is the best
phlebot54 at 1:16PM on 12/22/07
DARK!! Ever since childhood. I'll eat both, though!!
srvrocks at 1:23PM on 12/22/07
Dark.
SelimaCat at 1:26PM on 12/22/07
Dark - preferably 70% or greater.
fleurdesel at 1:27PM on 12/22/07
dark, but i do love a really good piece of creamy milk chocolate. mmm
missmicker at 1:33PM on 12/22/07
mmm milk
squishy622 at 1:34PM on 12/22/07
Prefer Milk but will not reject dark
Mary Ann Templeton at 1:35PM on 12/22/07
I love chocolate! If I was forced to pick- dark.
moondancer at 1:35PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate if it's something artisinal.. but if I need a chocolate fix and grab a hershey's bar, it's milk.
DanielJ at 1:38PM on 12/22/07
Dark.
rugbyspartan at 1:41PM on 12/22/07
Dark. Just had some.
dadekian at 1:41PM on 12/22/07
milk
Shaudius at 1:45PM on 12/22/07
I'll randomly say dark chocolate would be my choice.
tgr1104 at 1:50PM on 12/22/07
Dark. 72%.
ajr1111 at 1:51PM on 12/22/07
Dark, though I do like Cadbury milk chocolate too.
amyscoop at 1:53PM on 12/22/07
I prefer dark chocolate, but I like milk chocolate too.
ikkinlala at 1:54PM on 12/22/07
growing to like dark better
brunjaune at 2:02PM on 12/22/07
Milk. I'm not ashamed!
ConschBTJ at 2:03PM on 12/22/07
Dark
bojabb at 2:05PM on 12/22/07
dark...
curse at 2:07PM on 12/22/07
Dark. Always dark.
iahawk89 at 2:07PM on 12/22/07
Milk
googy at 2:07PM on 12/22/07
milk
thotfulspot at 2:08PM on 12/22/07
Mmmmmmmmmm dark chocolate.
pdxirishman at 2:11PM on 12/22/07
Definitely dark.
etyper333 at 2:13PM on 12/22/07
dark for sure
the_o at 2:15PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate
Dave the Barbarian Chef at 2:24PM on 12/22/07
Milk
cgreggo at 2:26PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate!
mseriouseats at 2:44PM on 12/22/07
Can't eat chocolate, but my sister-in-law would love the gift.
feelgood at 2:46PM on 12/22/07
dark, without a doubt!
Natalie at 2:46PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate, of course!!!
fseriouseats at 2:48PM on 12/22/07
milk!
anado at 2:48PM on 12/22/07
Dark!
royny23 at 2:52PM on 12/22/07
M-M-M.....Make ...Mine...Milk!
gregsmom at 2:53PM on 12/22/07
Hmm... It depends - If it is just plain chocolate, I prefer milk chocolate. But... if you add mint, I prefer dark chocolate.
celticbikerbabe at 2:53PM on 12/22/07
Dark, please!
Vincci at 2:58PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate, thank you very much!
apgood at 2:59PM on 12/22/07
Dark. Has more cocoanoids....
Freddie at 3:03PM on 12/22/07
The darker the better, the higher the cacao percentage, the happier I am....Belgian brands whenever possible. Death by chocolate...what a way to go!
hickcrazy1 at 3:04PM on 12/22/07
Darkity dark dark.
Bunnyrock at 3:08PM on 12/22/07
Milk if it's a bar. Or an almond bar. Or bark, for that matter. But dark if it's filled with fruit.
brooklyndoughnut at 3:09PM on 12/22/07
dark, dark, for the millionth time: DARK!
wisekaren at 3:13PM on 12/22/07
i dunno why, but i love milk chocolate :)
mozart23 at 3:14PM on 12/22/07
Dark
kj415 at 3:20PM on 12/22/07
DARK
diamath at 3:23PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate. :-)
SparklingDiamond at 3:27PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate, please!
cooksultant at 3:29PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate--preferably with a nice glass of port to accompany it!
Curlz at 3:33PM on 12/22/07
Luv dark chocolate.....all the time....the more the better!! :)
maxiesmum3 at 3:37PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate
daveg227 at 3:46PM on 12/22/07
OH, Mood swings make the mind - both!
k2kid at 3:46PM on 12/22/07
dark, please.
greenteaparty at 3:54PM on 12/22/07
dark
rockstop at 4:00PM on 12/22/07
milk with everything but mint then dark
JerzeeTomato at 4:04PM on 12/22/07
milk
jamesl8n at 4:08PM on 12/22/07
dark!
PoignantTuna at 4:10PM on 12/22/07
Dark.
rffoodie at 4:11PM on 12/22/07
It's a toss up ... but I choose dark chocolate.
icecmom at 4:15PM on 12/22/07
milk
mdv1410 at 4:21PM on 12/22/07
dark
tsegada at 4:29PM on 12/22/07
Dark!
cjstephens at 4:36PM on 12/22/07
dark
awtane at 4:37PM on 12/22/07
Dark
schnitzel at 4:39PM on 12/22/07
Dark
dna90048 at 4:47PM on 12/22/07
only dark
kevlney at 5:02PM on 12/22/07
dark!
aeschylus at 5:27PM on 12/22/07
dark dark dark
marianam at 5:33PM on 12/22/07
Dark Please!
Scoggdog at 5:35PM on 12/22/07
Dark - but that doesn't mean I'll turn down milk
betty at 5:40PM on 12/22/07
Either!
mlt43 at 5:52PM on 12/22/07
The darker the better
KimberlyMcK at 5:53PM on 12/22/07
Mmm, mmm, milk!
Dark to cook with, though.
34ella at 6:10PM on 12/22/07
DARK!
Christina at 6:10PM on 12/22/07
Must be dark!
Nezrite at 6:11PM on 12/22/07
The darker the better.
FoodBully at 6:20PM on 12/22/07
Can we pick white?
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michichan at 6:26PM on 12/22/07
dark!!!
Krusty0922 at 6:30PM on 12/22/07
DARK.
KarynMC at 6:55PM on 12/22/07
dark
fsmchang at 6:56PM on 12/22/07
dark!
kangatron at 6:58PM on 12/22/07
Dark Dark and More Dark - Thanks
And everyone knows white chocolate is not chocolate, good to eat but not "Chocolate"
StevenSteiger at 7:02PM on 12/22/07
dark
jasmall at 7:19PM on 12/22/07
dark
gt6312b at 7:21PM on 12/22/07
milk
disgustingfoodie at 7:34PM on 12/22/07
dark darker darkest
Devacat at 7:34PM on 12/22/07
Dark. With chilies.
madball911 at 7:49PM on 12/22/07
both.
mango at 7:55PM on 12/22/07
dark is best
LA_Eater at 8:07PM on 12/22/07
Mostly dark, sometimes milk for the comfort.
Eilen at 8:07PM on 12/22/07
Depending on mood, dark and/or milk.
SunnysideUp at 8:07PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate!
PattyCho at 8:10PM on 12/22/07
Dark, dark, dark!
India at 8:17PM on 12/22/07
Both.
cairech at 8:20PM on 12/22/07
Definitely dark. Wait, no, milk. No, mostly dark. But sometimes milk.
oneperfectegg at 8:43PM on 12/22/07
dark
billygoat at 8:46PM on 12/22/07
Dark, baby, dark. MMMmmmm... dark...
LoCo at 8:58PM on 12/22/07
milk! except when i'm eating dark...
stevea at 9:01PM on 12/22/07
dark
BEARHUGS at 9:06PM on 12/22/07
Dark!
picniclunch at 9:27PM on 12/22/07
mm, dark
cybele at 9:28PM on 12/22/07
dark!
speedotan at 9:32PM on 12/22/07
definitely dark. maybe milk, if it's the good stuff. but mostly dark.
phogrrl at 9:32PM on 12/22/07
I love both but often buy dark...then the kids don't eat as much of it!
suzpman at 9:38PM on 12/22/07
Mostly dark, but I like milk chocolate, too.
amylou61 at 9:40PM on 12/22/07
each has its place in my heart..but I slightly prefer dark
javal at 9:58PM on 12/22/07
Mmmm...dark please.
mrsglowtone at 10:32PM on 12/22/07
milk and I'm currently addicted to Ritter Sport Bars with hazelnuts
fattyskinny2000 at 10:39PM on 12/22/07
both together!
piepie at 10:49PM on 12/22/07
Everything chocolate, preference is for dark chocolate though.
Sunnyvale at 10:54PM on 12/22/07
dark
pritesh at 10:55PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate, all the way!
sweetscove at 10:55PM on 12/22/07
Milk for me!
newsome815 at 10:55PM on 12/22/07
dark
linda at 10:57PM on 12/22/07
I love MILK chocolate and am a chocoholic for sure!
jen1008 at 10:58PM on 12/22/07
I LOVE BOTH! I'll even prove it
sophiepa at 10:59PM on 12/22/07
dark
Maytrarky at 10:59PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate...
Ninacu at 10:59PM on 12/22/07
Milk chocolate for me!
angkjohnson at 11:02PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate
amgconz at 11:04PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate
dihahn at 11:06PM on 12/22/07
has to be milk chocolate.
EDRing at 11:07PM on 12/22/07
Definitely milk chocolate!!!
cjnedrow at 11:09PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate!!
angelaandmelos at 11:09PM on 12/22/07
zaps your tastebuds, and it's better for you. DARK
gpadav at 11:12PM on 12/22/07
Milky, milky, milky chocoloate!
cranepuffin at 11:12PM on 12/22/07
i love milk, but i save the dark chocolate for my grandmother :)
skalobster11 at 11:13PM on 12/22/07
Milk Chocolate!
BearClaw at 11:17PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate!
jkershen at 11:19PM on 12/22/07
Dark!!!!
tracker at 11:22PM on 12/22/07
dark is the best
pcbdolphins at 11:23PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chololate Is The Best !!!
Mur6950 at 11:24PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate
egreca at 11:25PM on 12/22/07
Milk
crashers525 at 11:25PM on 12/22/07
I would adore some delicious milk chocolate.
capwell at 11:25PM on 12/22/07
I like milk chocolate the best, but I like it all.
ati2ude4sue at 11:34PM on 12/22/07
Dark Chocolate is best but I like it all.
dentonzee at 11:36PM on 12/22/07
Milk Chocolate
tiffginn21 at 11:38PM on 12/22/07
Dark like midnight. 72%
TES283 at 11:38PM on 12/22/07
milk!
pcrackenhead at 11:39PM on 12/22/07
DARK DARK DARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kc39kc at 11:41PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate!
DePro at 11:42PM on 12/22/07
I love milk chocolate!
robsterclaw at 11:43PM on 12/22/07
dark, except when you're giving it away. then I'll take any good chocolate I can get. thanks.
slehan at 11:44PM on 12/22/07
I prefer milk chocolate most of the time
gatorfanaticalex at 11:45PM on 12/22/07
dark
applelane at 11:47PM on 12/22/07
milk
BigGUM at 11:47PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate!!
barblong at 11:48PM on 12/22/07
dark chocolate - better for your heart too
JOYVEN at 11:49PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate please
Gtpgirl19 at 11:50PM on 12/22/07
Dark chocolate is my favorite!
lisalmg at 11:53PM on 12/22/07
dark
jl9802 at 11:53PM on 12/22/07
milk chocolate for sure!
marlo1atchison at 11:53PM on 12/22/07
I THINK IT DEPENDS ON WHOS CHOCOLATE IT IS , BUT I LIKE MILK MOSTLY .........................
sistersmitty at 11:57PM on 12/22/07
me likey milk chocky
rubbermonkey at 11:58PM on 12/22/07
I love Milk Chocolate...yum!
utahups at 12:01AM on 12/23/07
milk
rosabarto at 12:02AM on 12/23/07
milk.
ynot4me at 12:03AM on 12/23/07
Oh, I just adore milk chocolate!
Callina at 12:04AM on 12/23/07
Dark chocolate
yellowlabs at 12:05AM on 12/23/07
Oh my there is only one kind for sure. Milk chocolate soothes the soul and makes me happy as can be. I love it.
wakefield at 12:07AM on 12/23/07
it doesn't matter, as long as it's 'good' chocolate
aila11 at 12:08AM on 12/23/07
Dark Chocolate :)
Angelharts at 12:15AM on 12/23/07
I love dark chocolate
MsHalo6 at 12:23AM on 12/23/07
I like both!
hkhart at 12:23AM on 12/23/07
Milk
surfer7382 at 12:23AM on 12/23/07
Milk chocolate
surfer7382d at 12:24AM on 12/23/07
Love it all, but milk is the best!
ratgirl1204 at 12:25AM on 12/23/07
Any Belgian chocolate works for me.
chrissy75007 at 12:26AM on 12/23/07
i love both for different moods i'm in..chocolate is pretty much fantastic no matter which way you have it!
mesohuangry at 12:29AM on 12/23/07
I'm voting for dark (I like Cadbury milk chocolate, though) :-)
mdashkin at 12:34AM on 12/23/07
Gotta be milk!
susitravl at 12:34AM on 12/23/07
mmmmmm....milk chocolate!! Moooo!
freakdujour at 12:41AM on 12/23/07
Dark, dark chocolate ... with a milk chocolate chaser.
wwaaww at 12:44AM on 12/23/07
Dark chocolate
maddgiggler at 12:45AM on 12/23/07
milk, yes...milk!
samanthapayntr at 12:46AM on 12/23/07
dark
thesu at 12:48AM on 12/23/07
dark, very dark!
anniehall4000 at 12:50AM on 12/23/07
milk chocolate
drming5k at 1:02AM on 12/23/07
Milk chocolates are amazing!!!!
The way they melt in your mouth! MMMMMMMMM
vivatiffany at 1:05AM on 12/23/07
I'll tally another for MILK, but I can tell that if this were a contest,"milk" would definitely be fighting an uphill battle.
Yrmencyn at 1:06AM on 12/23/07
milk , but with a touch of flavor then some dark
singermagic1 at 1:08AM on 12/23/07
dark
the intensity...
gorzd at 1:10AM on 12/23/07
milk chocolate
dolls123 at 1:13AM on 12/23/07
Dark chocolate is my favorite.
CoCo61 at 1:17AM on 12/23/07
Milk chocolate for me Please
naynays1 at 1:22AM on 12/23/07
dark
billwinsbig at 1:23AM on 12/23/07
Dark Chocolate ---yummers!
bakergirl at 1:23AM on 12/23/07
I prefer dark chocolate
pep007 at 1:27AM on 12/23/07
I prefer milk chocolate
garrettsambo at 1:27AM on 12/23/07
dark and milk chocolate together
hansenpj5 at 1:28AM on 12/23/07
dark
chromiumman at 1:28AM on 12/23/07
I Love milk chocolate
ppekpb at 1:29AM on 12/23/07
OHHH, SILKY,SATINY AND SENSUOUS DARK WITH A GLASS OF MERLOT,HEAVEN!
HELENE at 1:30AM on 12/23/07
I like both although I buy milk chocolate as that's what my family loves.
ptash01 at 1:31AM on 12/23/07
Millk!