RECIPE: Chocolate Fondue

February is National Fondue Month, but chocolate fondue is a dessert that can be used to celebrate any occasion. It’s fun served to a group; it’s romantic enjoyed by two. Chocolate fondue is easy prepare, so why don’t we have it more often? You don’t need a special fondue pot: You can use a standard…
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PRESIDENT’S DAY: Why You Should Have Hot Chocolate Today

George Washington’s favorite drink. Photo courtesy Mars Inc. You may have imagined our Colonial forefathers drinking wine, buttered rum, beer or a cup of tea. But hot chocolate? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin enjoyed chocolate on a regular basis, according to Mars, the Historic Division of which produces American Heritage Hot Chocolate. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Wine With Chocolate & Dessert

What wine or other alcoholic libation goes with chocolate? That depends: Is it bittersweet, milk chocolate, fruit-filled, mint-filled, with nuts and so forth. Check out our Chocolate And Wine Pairings chart. What if you’re having cheesecake, chocolate cake, tiramisu or other favorite dessert? That requires new options entirely! See our Wine And Dessert Pairings chart.…
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