I flew to Boston last weekend to visit my oldest daughter and my youngest grandchild, Jonah-now 20 months old. Abby and I decided to bake Christmas cookies but thought Jonah would like the taste of sugar cookies better than gingerbread. I mixed up the batter and he had his first taste of cookie dough right off the spatula.
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Ski in Chocolate? Sounds like fun …but I learned to make chocolate truffles in Florida.
Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo announced it will stage a ski race with a chocolate theme during the Eurochocolate Festival held in the famous Italian ski town from December 16-19th.
It is the very first time that the International Chocolate Festival, Eurochocolate, takes place at altitude and the race is just the tip of a chocolatey iceberg. Eurochocolate Ski will offer chocolate experiences directly on the slopes or skiers can warm up with an invigorating cup of thick hot chocolate in one of the traditional mountain chalets.
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Chocolate and red wine? Sounds questionable but for the sake of this food blog, I ‘d experiment.
According to the wine maker,” ChocoVine is a fine French Cabernet subtly combined with a rich dark chocolate from Holland, paired together to create a decadent, silky smooth drink. It can be served on the rocks or as the main ingredient to an array of sinful cocktails.”
Now, Cabernet Sauvignon is my favorite wine and I adore chocolate, so why not?
WOW. I was not expecting much but ChocoVine is a real find. Honestly. My first sip tasted like Bailey’s Irish Cream but smoother. The drink rolls on the tongue and feels like super creamy, liquid pudding. Yum, I really liked the chocolately goodness, which doesn’t over power and blends nicely with delicate red wine. Smells wonderful, too.
The literature also states, ” The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a near-orgasmic taste experience. But the wrong wine opposite a too-sweet chocolate creates nothing but horror. Many have taken the challenge…and have failed.” Well, I’m sitting at my desk by myself but feeling pretty good!
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