Pairing Wine With Chocolate For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

If you’re planning to have chocolate with your dinner on Valentine’s Day, here are pairing ideas for red wine lovers. The California Institute Of Wine advises: “California wines bring a whole crew of aromas, tastes and textures to the table. And when they meet chocolate? It’s love at first sight. The sweet, bitter and rich…
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Mezcal-Flavored Chocolates From MarieBelle & Del Maguey

[1] A special holiday treat: Sip artisan mezcal with bites of artisan chocolate (photos © Pernod Ricard). [2] If you live in a warm climate, enjoy your mezcal and chocolate pairings outdoors. [3] Mix your favorite mezcal cocktails with the rest of the bottle. Check out the recipes on the Del Maguey website. [4] Here…
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Chocolate Goat Cheese Log: Like A Tangy Chocolate Cheesecake

Why don’t more cheese makers make chocolate goat cheese? It is a splendid indulgence, a more dense version of chocolate cheesecake. Since we had our first bite of Capri Chocolate Goat Cheese Log, we were hooked. (You can buy it from the producer, Westfield Farms, or from iGourmet or An entry from France, La Bonne…
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Luxurious Chocolates Taste Like Thanksgiving Side Dishes

[1] The 2023 special collection of Thanksgiving sides-inspired chocolates from Campbell’s x Philip Ashley Chocolates (photo © Campbell’s). [2] America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish: mashed potatoes (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [3] The runner-up favorite side: stuffing/dressing† (photo © Bella Sun Luci). [4] Coming in third: mac and cheese (photo © Flavor & The Menu).…
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Dallmann Chocolates: Exquisitely Fine Chocolates

[1] Beautiful chocolates for any occasion (all photos © Dallmann Fine Chocolates). [2] Memorable chocolates for Mother’s Day in a choice of box designs. Mother’s Day box designs are also available for vegan chocolates. The history of chocolate. > Chocolate terminology: a glossary. > The origin of chocolate truffles. > “Chocolate” vs. “chocolates.” > Truffles…
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