Triple Chocolate Almond. Oh, the anticipation. The delicate snap of the bag top. That fresh-baked-good aroma. Chocolate-chocolate-chocolate almond. Slide one out of the bag. The toasted almonds keep your fingers from getting coated with the underlying layer of chocolate that warms to your touch. That first bite: true love. Pavlos Zarkos' Triple Chocolate Almond Paximadi sure looks like a biscotti, tastes like a biscotti, but it is not a biscotti! It is a paximadi from across the way in Greece. Pavlos (Paul) Zarkas' paximadi is a hearty, crunchy feast made right here in Austin, Texas, and available at a number of local gift shops and coffeehouses. His Web site offers eight different flavors, including Traditional Anise Walnut, Nutty Vanilla Cream, and of course Triple Chocolate Almond, as well as Arabica coffee, baklava, and holiday gourmet gift baskets. Just be sure to warn your loved ones: They're addicting!
