Today’s gourmet chocolate has new twists and turns with unique and unusual pairings. Some you will not believe.
A holiday favorite - a steaming mug of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and served with a stick of peppermint. But if you really want to escape winter’s frosty cold, and warm up with a drink to keep you warm down to your toes - put a zing of chili pepper in that mug of steaming hot cocoa.
More from the wild side – milk chocolate and.....cinnamon and cayenne, brussel sprouts or smoked bacon, curry powder and coconut flakes, white chocolate and kalamata olives, dark chocolate with ginger, wasabi or black sesame seeds.
Truffles have paired with such things as lemon zest and peppercorns topped with candied ginger. Also citrus, pepper, salt, buckwheat teas and many other spices. Or a peanut butter cup filled with crunchy peanut butter covered in dark chocolate and sea salt.
Flavor combinations seem to be endless – only ones imagination or tastes. Or at least the nerve to try the combinations to see if you do like them. Just remember what is important; it is chocolate!
Happy Chocolate Holidays!!
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