PRODUCT REVIEW: Valentine’s Day Gifts

Our Valentine’s Day gift lists have something for everyone—including wonderful calorie-free gifts. (But the Recchiuti chocolates, above, aren’t on that particular list.)   If you’re not all set for Valentine’s Day, take a look at our lovingly-selected picks (in alphabetical order, by category):- Chocolate For Connoisseurs– Diet Valentine Gifts (no carb, no cal, no sugar)-…
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NEWS: Obama & Oprah As Chocolate Truffles

Oprah and Obama: united in chocolate.   First it was Oprah, then the Kennedys (Ted, Caroline and Maria Shriver). Then, author and public radio host Garrison Keillor. And now, a boutique chocolatier in Oakland, California is throwing its weight behind the charismatic candidate by making him even more appealing—in espresso—Cognac ganache. There are handmade chocolate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More On The Theme Of Soup

There’s some pretty good soup to be bought “fresh” these days. Many of the stores that sell it don’t make it themselves, but buy it in bulk from companies like Hale & Hearty, Kettle Cuisine or companies that sell only to foodservice. No matter the provenance, many of these soups taste terrific, some recipes are…
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