From Omnom: Mr. Carrots Chocolate Rabbit For Easter

This sophisticated Easter rabbit from Omnom, one of our favorite chocolatiers, is outstanding in two ways. First, its sculpted, almost Cubist look is unique and elegant (photo #1). Mr. Carrots looks like he could be the pet of Picasso’s Girl With A Mandolin (photo #3). Second, the superb milk chocolate (41% cacao) has a touch…
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Espresso Martini Recipe For National Espresso Martini Day

May 15th is National Espresso Martini Day. Long before the first Espresso Martini, the first known recipe for a Martini, printed in 1888 and called the Martinez, lists its ingredients as gin, sweet vermouth, orange Curaçao, gum, and bitters, garnished with a lemon twist. That sweet profile is closer to what modern bartenders call a…
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Lady M’s Elegant Mille Crepes Cakes For St. Patrick’s Day

For almost 20 years, we have been fans of Lady M cakes. The luxury confections brand, famous for its signature Mille Crêpes Cakes, opened its first New York City cake boutique in 2004, and we were in line waiting for our slice. There are cakes for every palate and every season. If you’re looking for…
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Special Edition Baileys Irish Cream For St. Patrick’s Day

It’s only here for the month of March, so gather ye bottles while ye may (photo © Diageo).   Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a limited edition flavor from Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Irish Cream Liqueur is Baileys’ first-ever, minty green flavor, an adult (and proudly Irish) twist…
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5-Calorie Chocolate Tea From David’s Tea

How popular are the chocolate-flavored teas from David’s Tea? Two of the three flavors (Chocolate-Covered Strawberry and Hazelnut Chocolate) are sold out! We discovered this after receiving an early Valentine’s Day gift of five-calorie chocolate tea from David’s. Truth to tell, for a no-calorie Valentine gift with chocolate flavor, we enjoyed it. And you can…
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