GIFT: Madécasse Artisan Chocolate Bars

Madécasse chocolate bars can be gifted individually or in boxed sets. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   If you’re looking for something special for a chocolate lover, check the chocolate section of Whole Foods Markets. In addition to other fine brands, they carry Madécasse chocolate bars, made in Madagascar from locally-grown cacao and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

A few decades back when napkin folds were a staple of fancy entertaining, we bought a book on the topic and created everything from fans to fleurs-de-lis. If you’re not familiar with the art of napkin folding, here are 27 basic napkin folds and many more types of napkin folding on Pinterest. Napkin folding may…
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FOOD FUN: Snowman Latte

Frosty the Snowman in his latte debut. Photo courtesy Caffebene USA.   Turn your latte into a Snowman Latte with the instructions below from Caffebene, the world’s second largest coffeehouse franchise. Laila Ghambari, Director of Coffee at Cherry Street Coffee House in Seattle—the home of American latte art. Here are her tips: The micro-foam is…
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