This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mars®. The opinions and text are all mine.

I’m a confessed chocoholic and I always keep a secret stash of chocolate for those moments when parenting, household tasks, and running a food blog become overwhelming. Sometimes it’s for emergencies, and sometimes I just need a little pick-me-up. Lately I’ve been reaching for dark chocolate more often — it feels like a slightly healthier choice and satisfies my craving for something rich. Not all dark chocolate is created equal though: many varieties can be too bitter or overly brittle, missing that creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture I love. For me, dark chocolate needs a smooth, velvety finish to truly feel like chocolate.
