Valentine’s Day – In Good Taste

Pairing Chocolates with Wine and Spirits

Maris Callahan — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:46:36 +0000

If you’re like a lot of Americans, Valentine’s Day is about flowers, candy and of course, chocolate. This year, some of the experts are taking a love for truffles and chocolate dipped strawberries to the next level by pairing chocolate with wine and spirits. If you love the idea of pairing your favorite sips with your favorite sweets, we have a few tips to help you create the perfect pairings this Valentine’s Day. “I have often heard it said that “chocolate is love. And, depending on your feelings about both love and chocolate, that statement may very well be true,” said Jessica Certo, wine director for Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House New York. “As this year’s onslaught of pink ruffles, candy hearts, and chocolate covered everything ushers in our favorite Day of Love, I find myself wondering if my chocolate pairing style is an ‘opposites attract’ or ‘like with like’ approach.” As with food, when pairing wine or spirits with chocolate, match lighter-flavored chocolate with lighter-bodied wine or spirits, and more intense-flavored chocolates with bigger, bolder beverages. According to Certo, with so many varieties of both chocolate and wine, it’s best to start on the lighter side, then slowly working your way […]

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Ultimate Valentine’s Day Round-Up from the Social Fabric Community

Maris Callahan — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:46:18 +0000

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the Social Fabric Community has put together the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Round-Up to help you prepare for the season of love. From tutorials to crafts to delicious recipes, we have something for everyone. We dare you not to fall in love with these ideas. Valentine’s Day Craft/DIY/Tutorial Friendly Valentine Candy Jar – Creative Ramblings Valentine Felt Envelopes – Good Morning Loretta Valentine’s Day Candy Filled Mason Jar – Savvy Saving Couple Valentine’s Day Love Bug Craft – Maryland Momma’s Rambles Last-Minute Quick, Cute Cut-Out Cards – Our Daily Craft DIY Heart Shaped Massage Bars – Thriftanista in the City Valentine Memo Chalkboard – Southern Couture Valentine’s Day Chalkboard Decoration – Pretty in Pigment Flower Vase Craft – Polka Dotted Blue Jay No-Sew Ribbon Embellished Cocktail Napkins – Atta Girl Says Macaroni Art Lace Hearts – ABCs and Garden Peas Cupid’s Arrow Valentine’s Day Favors – Home. Made. Interest. Hand Lettered Valentine Notecards – One Artsy Mama Instagram Magnetic Bookmarks – Happy Go Lucky Blog Birdseed Heart Valentines – Made with Happy Valentine’s Day Burlap Wreath – The Farm Girl Gabs Cute Flower Valentines for Kids – Love, Jaime […]

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Three Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner Menus

Maris Callahan — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:38:07 +0000

So it’s almost Valentine’s Day. Maybe you have romantic plans that involve oysters and champagne. Maybe you have a ‘Galentine’s Day’ celebration planned. Or maybe you and your two pals, Ben & Jerry, are going to get a little freaky. I’m not judging, promise. Either way, here are a few Valentine’s Day dinner menus to help you spread the love, no matter who is at your table. Valentine’s Day Dinner Date for Two Don’t worry about pulling out all the culinary stops for Valentine’s Day. Instead, keep it simple and since you won’t have to spend the whole night fussing and stirring, you’ll enjoy your date that much more. Instead of truffles and risotto, impress your sweetie with a combination of classic comfort foods like Caesar salad, seared steak and hearty potatoes. Top off the meal with a classically elegant chocolate dessert and pair the meal with a great red wine. The Menu: Grilled Caesar Salad from In Good Taste Seared Steak Filets with Mustard Sauce from The Kitchn Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes from In Good Taste Chocolate Dump-It Cake from New York Times Valentine’s Day Small Plates (Tapas) Party If your Valentine’s Day is going to be low-key and casual, the food […]

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