VALENTINE’S DAY: Our Valentine Gift To You

How many different types of sugar have you had? Check them out in our Sugar Glossary.   Here’s something sweet for Valentine’s Day: THE NIBBLE’s Sugar Glossary, featuring all types of sweeteners, in a downloadable PDF. What’s the difference between demerara and turbinado sugars? Corn syrup and golden syrup? Crystallized sugar and rock candy? You’ll…
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PRODUCT: Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka For Valentine’s Day

Some might say that champagne is the perfect Valentine’s Day libation. But chocolate lovers might prefer chocolate vodka or chocolate tequila. Yes, they actually smell and taste like chocolate. At Van Gogh Vodka, distilled in The Netherlands, the vodkas are hand-crafted in small batches using a unique method invented by the distiller, all-natural ingredients, and…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Sparkling Rosé Makes It Special

Sparkling rosé wine—be it Champagne or from another part of the world*—isn’t a great idea for Valentine’s Day just because it’s pink. The color is an added bonus for Valentine festivities. What makes sparkling rosé special is the deeper fruit flavor, fuller body and roundness that comes from pinot noir grapes.† Never confuse rosé Champagne…
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RECIPE: Valentine’s Day Punch

Punch with a punch: Ruby Port. Photo courtesy Sandeman.   If you’re having a Valentine’s Day party and are looking for a special cocktail, the ruby red color and luscious flavor of this Valentine punch, made with ruby port, fit the bill. The recipe was developed for Sandeman Port—whose Ruby Port is a favorite of…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: A Gourmet Tea Gift With Passion

Any tea lover would adore these love-ly Tay Teas. Photo courtesy Tay Tea.   If you want to give your Valentine some Love Potion No. 9, mix up this Love Potion Martini. If he or she would prefer some fine tea, one of our favorite tea purveyors, Tay Tea, offers these options in bright red…
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