by David on November 30, 2010
‘Tis the season to be decadent! And what could be more decadent than pairing wine with your chocolate? Warning! It’s not a slam dunk. Most of the time pairing wine and food is really easy because wine’s structure makes it a natural partner. But, serving dry wine with sweet food takes a little thought because [...]
by David on January 25, 2010
Scroll down for a 3-course, all-chocolate menu for Valentine’s Day! In 1528, when Hernando Cortez first brought chocolate to Spain from the Aztec Empire, it was considered the ultimate gift to bestow upon a loved one. Its rarity and seductive powers made it an unequivocal declaration of passion and devotion. The Aztecs believed chocolate to [...]