TIP OF THE DAY: Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Party

A chocolate-lover’s dream: hot chocolate and chocolate truffles. Photo courtesy Woodhouse Chocolate, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day fun but a chocolate-tasting or wine-and-cheese party aren’t for you, how about a cocoa and hot chocolate tasting? Explore the differences and pick your favorite brands while enjoying delicious cups…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies For Your Valentine

Our previous post is a recipe for Valentine shortbread cookies. But don’t stop there—make Cherry Chocolate Chip cookies as well. February is National Cherry Month. Even though fresh cherry season is in July, you can guess that National Cherry Month honors George Washington, born February 22, 1732 and immortalized for his honesty in the legend…
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Heart-Shaped Shortbread Cookies Recipe, Orange-Scented

[1] Shortbread Hearts from The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins (photo © Workman Publishing Company). [2] Orange zest gives “just a scent” of flavor and aroma (photo © Eva Elijas | Pexels). [3] Different heart-shaped cookie cutters add to the fun (photo © Diane Helentjari | Unsplash).   Show how much…
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