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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