GIFTS: For The Chocolate Connoisseur (Or Chocoholic)

Still shopping for the right gift? Almost anyone would welcome a box of artisan chocolates. They’d be thrilled to get something fabulous from a chocolatier they’ve never heard of, whom you’ve hunted down. So hunt down something on our list of favorite chocolatiers of the year: Antoine Amrani Chocolates, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The…
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GIFTS: Inexpensive Chocolate & Caramel Delights

Indulge someone with indulge caramels. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. If your friends and family like chocolate, take a peek at seven of our favorite gourmet chocolate and caramel gift picks under, all $15.00. There’s something for everyone, from hot and spicy chocolate to “cocktail cups”—a chocolate Margarita rimmed with salt—to chocolate bars…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chai Hot Chocolate

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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GIFTS: Gourmet Chocolate & Caramel Gifts Under $15.00

You can give delicious chocolates and caramels on a budget. Our selection is so tempting, you should probably order some for yourself, too! We’ve got: Soft, buttery caramels from Indulge Caramels, in 13 flavors. Ghost chile chocolate bars from Lillie Belle Farms that are the hottest and best we’ve had. A set of three Angel…
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GIFTS: Favorite Boxed Chocolates

Theo Chocolates, one of our recommen- dations, is both organic and Fair Trade Certified. Photo courtesy Theo Chocolate. If your thoughts for gift-giving lean to fine chocolates, here is our “short list” for the holidays. Prices range from $15.00 and up, but not that far up—we know it’s a tight economy! See our recommendations for…
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