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the sweetest vice

We all have our food hang-ups, whether it be coffee or chocolate, hummus (hey, who knows!) or ice cream. This fudge is addictive stuff for any peppermint fan, and it just so happens that I am a lover of all things peppermint. No, ‘lover’ doesn’t really cut the mustard. I’m a peppermint infatuate. A peppermint more »

5 Great Gifts for Foodies

Any good cook knows that food is an expression of love.  Why? Because at it’s core cooking is a selfless act.  Whatever we’re making, as we’re cracking eggshells or melting butter, we’re doing it with others in mind.  We put a little of ourselves into all the food we make, which makes our kitchen creations a more »

What to Drink with Chocolate?

People love the idea of pairing chocolate and wine. But in my experience wine and chocolate together are a tough sell; one that seems to have dramatically different results for different palates. I have heard folks wax poetically about the magical combination of chocolate and Cabernet. Which can work– sometimes, if the chocolate is bitter more »

deep, dark, and delectable

As names go, bete noire is simultaneously fitting and wildly inappropriate. It literally translates to ‘black beast’ but can be applied to anything to be detested or avoided. Fact: You can try to avoid this decadent treat, but if you like chocolate, it just ain’t gonna happen. Going… The best word to describe the bete more »