Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ritter Sport German Chocolate- Review and Giveaway 4 winners!

CHOCOLATE!!! 

Yeah, That about says it all. Well It would but this stuff I'm talking about is hands down, 100%, No Lie, The BEST darn Chocolate I have ever put in my mouth. I'm talking May The Good Lord strike me down now If I'm lying. OK good. I'm still here. See? Still here. I tell you people the truth!

And just what is this super amazing wonderful stuff I am talking about? RITTER SPORT! . Oh yeah baby. It is the STUFF!!! So here is the deal, I'm a bit of a chocolate freak. I have it hidden in every room of my house. Just not the bathroom. That's just nasty. Anyway, if anyone ever needs just a little sweet snack, I have you covered. 

Let me start at the beginning. 

I grew up living with my grandparents,(my Oma and Opa). My dear Grandmother Passed away in 2001. She had Lupus too. (That stuff, It sucks!!) Anyway, we did not eat much American food. German, Irish, Italian, Yes. American, No. I can't remember the first time I had  Ritter Sport but I do remember the first time I bought it for myself. I was 17 and went to New Mexico to help watch my young cousins who lived on an Air Force Base in Alamagordo. (spell check says I didnt spell that right but I'm not sure How to spell that. Oh well. its been 11 years!) anyway, I wound up watching like 7 kids that summer. I was supposed to be there for 6 weeks but Sweet Lord! I so couldnt handle that. My Mom and Dad came to get me like 1 or 2 weeks early. But I digress! While I was there, I went in one of the shops on base (It was a combo of American and German Military) I went down the Candy isle. Like always! I saw this Chocolate and Thought It looked familiar. I'm one to try odd products. Ask my Husband. LOL! I saw the Yogurt filled Chocolate and was like "Heck Yeah!" I bought 5 bars I think. I also remember that it lasted all of 2 days. 



I think I spent at least 50% of the money I made that summer on Ritter Sport Chocolate. I went about 6 years without having anymore untill I found this little German shop. I bought every single Yogurt bar. I'm not kidding. Santa Brought my 4 year old 12 bars for Christmas. The sad part is, its really for me! 
Ritter Sport is a great Company. Here is a quote from the website. NOTE: I totally agree with everything you are about to read. 

"Ritter Sport is the square chocolate with a difference: Quality. Chocolate. Squared. Founded in 1912 by Alfred and Clara Ritter in Waldenbuch, Germany, the Ritter family is dedicated to producing the finest quality chocolate from the best ingredients in the world. Its iconic square shape and colorful, snap-open package symbolize Ritter Sport’s commitment to its customers, quality and innovation. All of the 13 chocolate masses are expertly blended to complement the hand-selected ingredients featured in each variety. True to its family roots, every cocoa mass and ingredient undergoes rigorous quality control testing.

With Alfred T. Ritter, grandson of Alfred and Clara, now at the helm, Ritter Sport has further increased its commitment to the environment. In 1996 Ritter Sport became the first company in the confectionary industry to organize environmental protection systems at the company level. Ritter Sport’s environmental initiatives include promoting sustainable cacao agroforestry through its “Commitment Nicaragua” project, its own combined heating and power station, and, of course, Ritter Sport’s fully-recyclable, single-layer polypropylene packaging."

They care about the earth. I think that most companies do now but they did back when the laws were not in place for "green".  

Please visit their page  to learn more about them. It's a great family business. 


Guess what!?!?!?! They are so great, They are going to give 4, yes 4 of my readers a great prize! Want to know what it is???? NO? ok. I wont tell you. 

Kidding! Each of the 4 winners will win a sampler box of assorted flavors of chocolate. Each box contains 84 mini bars. I'm jealous! 




Here is how to win that HUGE box!
Mandatory Entry: Visit the Ritter Sport  page and tell me something you learned in a comment.


Extra entries:


1) Like my new Facebook page.


2) Follow me on Twitter.


3) Follow this blog via GFC.


4) Follow Ritter Sport on Twitter 

5) Like Ritter Sport on Facebook 

6) Grab my button for 2 extra entries. (leave 2 comments with a link to the site)


7) Write a post about this. leave a linkback to here. (Leave 3 comments with a like to the post)

This Giveaway will end on 1/10/11 at 11:59 pm CST. 4 Winners will  be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or the prize will go to someone else. If you feel you have won and not seen an email please check your junk or spam folder. 


Good Luck!


Disclaimer: I received some products from Ritter Sport in order to do this review. I have years of experience in eating this chocolate so that was a huge bonus. I was in no way compensated for this post other than stated above. All opinions are my own. Please note: This product may contain nuts. for more Information, Please visit my Disclaimer page. 

134 comments:

  1. The Ritter company works to accommodate the needs of male and female staff – wherever possible – by offering flexible working hours.

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  2. I learned that there are many locations you can buy these chocoaltes in Canada,such as shoppers drug mart and Sobeys but unfortunately,I ahvent seen any in NL..
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  6. I follow rittersport on twitter
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  7. I like rittersport on facebook(Karla Sceviour)

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  8. I learned that they have 800 employees and are located in Waldenbuch, Germany. Thank you!
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  9. I follow via GFC as bridgestranslation.
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  10. I learned that the company has a program to support young artists.

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  11. Being a privately owned company puts them in a position to be able to make quick decisions.
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  12. I follow via GFC - Karlatrx
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  15. I learned that the Ritter company started in 1912 as a small family company.karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  18. In 1930 lack of space in Bad Cannstatt prohibits the company from growing. Despite difficult economic conditions, the company moves to idyllic Waldenbuch.

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  26. I love Ritter Sport! I learned they make a bar with cornflakes in it, I've never seen that one!

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  32. #1 grabbed your button it is on my right sidebar at http://avonlady02.blogspot.com/ my email is starsmile476(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. #2 grabbed your button it is on my right sidebar at http://avonlady02.blogspot.com/ my email is starsmile476(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. I learned that they are social conscious and care about how they make and sell their chocolate.

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  38. I already "like" your Facebook page as Di Ranere

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  39. I Liked Ritter Sports Chocolate on Facebook as Di Ranere

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  44. I learned that it's sold in 80 countries -- I think that means it's good :)

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  51. I learned that it's a family business that sells its products in 80 countries!
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  52. Facebook fan!
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  53. We like Ritter Sport on Facebook, too
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  62. I learned that the company has a "Chocoshop and a Museum Ritter" In Waldenbuch, Germany and a "Colorful Chocoworld" in Berlin, Germany.
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  73. I learned that they are sold in a store not too far from me!

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  74. I follow you with GFC~Deb K

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  76. I like Ritter on FB~Deb S

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  77. They are located in Waldenbuch, Germany!!
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  83. added your button to my sidebar
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  84. I learned that Ritter Sport started in 1912 as a small family company and is now sold in 80 countries.

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  86. FB fan / like Ritter Sport. My FB profile:
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  87. Learned that the Ritter family has been selling quality chocolates since 1912! Also, I like that RITTER SPORT’s packaging is fully recyclable.
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  91. I learned that Ritter Sport started up all the way back in 1912!
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  92. I follow you on Twitter. (loook0)

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  94. I like Mommy Reviews on FB. Alex Smith.

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  95. I like Ritter Sport on FB. Alex SMith.

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  96. Ritter Sport supports the arts and the environment.

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  97. there are 800 employees in Waldenbuch, Germany at this company.

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  99. 3) Follow this blog via GFC.I do as primrose

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  102. follow you on Twitter as rlee1950
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  103. I learned that the company opened in 1912
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  104. liking on facebook
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  105. Following by GFC
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  106. Following RS on twitter

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  108. I learned that they make them square to fit in a sports jacket pocket. (Hence the name Ritter SPORT?!!) Neat! Also they had to shut down chocolate production during WWII.

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  109. Also following Ritter_sport on twitter as mfsabre - That's how I found YOU (this blog)!
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  110. I learned they started in 1912!! The cholate looks awesome!!
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  116. I learned that you can find Ritter products in 90 countries across the world. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  124. The Ritter company employees around 800 people.

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  126. I like Ritter Sport on Facebook!

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  127. I follow you on Twitter!

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  129. i learned they have 800 employees
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  130. Ritter Sport is sold in 80 countries

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