Pairing Wine With Chocolate For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

If you’re planning to have chocolate with your dinner on Valentine’s Day, here are pairing ideas for red wine lovers. The California Institute Of Wine advises: “California wines bring a whole crew of aromas, tastes and textures to the table. And when they meet chocolate? It’s love at first sight. The sweet, bitter and rich…
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A Nutella Mousse Recipe ForWorld Nutella Day

[1] “Nutella” mousse made with Bonne Maman’s Hazelnut Chocolate Spread (photos #1 and #2 © Bonne Maman). [2] A close up with an Easter-springtime ganache. [3] The original: Nutella (photo © Mikael Stenberg | Unsplash).   February 5th is National Nutella Day, celebrating a hazelnut-chocolate spread that has become popular the world over. We’re celebrating…
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Chocolate Goat Cheese Log: Like A Tangy Chocolate Cheesecake

Why don’t more cheese makers make chocolate goat cheese? It is a splendid indulgence, a more dense version of chocolate cheesecake. Since we had our first bite of Capri Chocolate Goat Cheese Log, we were hooked. (You can buy it from the producer, Westfield Farms, or from iGourmet or An entry from France, La Bonne…
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Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe & The History Of Mousse

Whether you need an easy pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving—no baking, gluten free!—or feel like mousse at any time of the year, here’s a recipe from Straus Family Creamery of California. National Mousse Day is November 30th. National Chocolate Mousse Day is April 3rd. > The history of mousse is below. > The history of pumpkins.…
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus Recipe With Almond Butter

[1] Pumpkin pie hummus for dessert or a sweet snack (both photos © Once Again Nut Butter). [2] Once Again Maple Almond Butter is available year-round online.   How to turn hummus into pumpkin pie? Once Again Nut Butter gives it a shot, with this recipe with maple, honey, and pumpkin pie spices. Serve it…
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