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It’s a perfect weekend to snuggle up with homemade hot chocolate. Photo courtesy Recchiuti Confections. We love those luxury, super-rich hot chocolates that can cost up to $25 a box—and we gave some of them as holiday gifts. Here’s the scoop: Some of these top-tier products are simply chopped up bits of fine chocolate. You…
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It can look great and taste great without any alcohol. Instead of relegating non-drinking guests to an evening of mineral water, create a special alcohol-free cocktail menu to make their evening more festive. One option is a “Great Wall,” a combination of brewed jasmine tea and ginger ale. 1. Brew a pot of jasmine tea…
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Celebrate today with a hot cup of cocoa. Photo by Patterson Minx | IST. December 12th is National Cocoa Day. Take your presentation to the next level with cocoa rimmers, which add an extra touch of flavor and a festive look to the cup. You can buy rimmers just for cocoa, but cocktail rimmers for…
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Egg nog has month-long celebration status: December is National Egg Nog Month. Unfortunately, the tasty nog (a nog is a beverage made with beaten eggs) is one of the most caloric foods on earth—not due to the eggs, but to the cream. Our recent survey of five supermarket brands showed 190 to 230 calories per…
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If you like chai and hot chocolate, try this “fusion” recipe from San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti: 1. Grate 2 ounces of a quality chocolate bar in the 40% to 50% cacao range. 2. Brew 3 ounces of chai tea for 5 minutes in a cup of boiling water. Strain into a quart vessel, pressing…
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