NEW PRODUCT: Lindt Raisin & Nuts Chocolate Bar

A tasty new snack for milk chocolate lovers. Remember Chunky, the trapezoidal chunk of milk chocolate packed with nuts and raisins? Nestlé still makes it, but it’s been improved upon by Lindt. The company has just released a Raisin & Nuts bar with hazelnuts and almonds, as part of its Classic Recipe line. The creamy…
Continue reading “NEW PRODUCT: Lindt Raisin & Nuts Chocolate Bar”

TIP OF THE DAY: Bargain Caviar

It’s Caviar Day, but don’t worry—you can celebrate without taking out a second mortgage. Pressed caviar is made from the ripest beluga, osetra and sevruga eggs that were broken or otherwise damaged in handling. The eggs are pressed together until they become like a spread, and are sold for substantially less money than regular caviar.…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Bargain Caviar”

Gourmet Getaway: American Wine & Food Festival ~ Los Angeles

During the weekend of October 2nd-4th, the 27th American Wine & Food Festival is serving up a world-class culinary celebration, benefiting Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels. The weekend kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd, with an intimate party where philanthropists and foodies mingle over chic eats and innovative libations. On…
Continue reading “Gourmet Getaway: American Wine & Food Festival ~ Los Angeles”

GOURMET GETAWAY: WhiskyFest, San Francisco

Whisky “on the rocks.” Photo courtesy of Tullamore Dew. Where can you find more than 200 of the world’s rarest and most expensive whiskies in one place? At America’s largest whisky celebration, WhiskyFest, taking place for its third year in San Francisco on October 16th. Attendees can not only sample the revered spirit, but can…
Continue reading “GOURMET GETAWAY: WhiskyFest, San Francisco”