Chocolate Vodka with Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberry Creams

I recently made chocolate vodka, infusing it with cacao nibs (unsweetened, cracked and roasted pieces from the cocoa bean).

The chocolate impact was fantastic. The chocolatey flavor was authentic and bold since there was no added sugar to distract from the natural nuances of the cocoa notes.

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Chocolove Raspberries in Dark Chocolate

The Chocolove brand Raspberries in Dark Chocolate is a 55% cocoa Belgian chocolate bar with freeze-dried raspberry pieces.

The texture is smooth, and melts in your mouth evenly. The crispy pieces of tart raspberries add a great burst of flavor that blends very well with the chocolate. And, the chocolate has enough sweetness to keep the tartness of the raspberry in check.

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VEO Cabernet Sauvignon with Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberry Creams

Friends are coming over. The chocolate is plated, and the wine is breathing. It’s going to be a wonderful evening.

Tonight’s plan for chocolate and wine pairings starting with one of my favorite combinations; dark chocolate covered raspberry creams with a soft cabernet!

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Blueberry Vanilla Crème Filled Dark Chocolate

Endangered Species chocolate company donates 10% of their net profits annually to their current GiveBack Partners to help wildlife thrive (to learn more, go to their website).

Each organization is able to use the funds on projects they choose. Over the past three years, more than $1.2 million has been donated. You can quickly see that each chocolate purchase adds up to big support!

You might be thinking, the cause is noble, but how’s the chocolate?

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Dark Chocolate Covered Candied Lemon Peel and Lemon Wine

During a recent trip to a local winery, a couple of friends and I participated in a wine tasting.

I was deciding which wines to try when one in particular caught my attention; Lemon Wine. Intrigued, I asked for a tasting sample.

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PASCHA – 55% Cacao With Goldenberries

Goldenberries (also known as Cape Gooseberries) are grown in warm climates like Peru, South Africa, and Hawaii.

They are most often sold in stores in the U.S. as dried fruit and are not easy to find fresh.

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Sulpice Sweet & Spicy Dark Chocolate

My tongue is on fire! But, what else would I expect with cayenne and cinnamon on the label of this "sweet & spicy" hand-painted artisan chocolate bar from Sulpice Chocolat?

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Chocolate Chai Tea

The history of chai tea goes way back. About 5,000 years ago, in the courts of Siam and India, legend says a king set his mind to create a healing beverage. He came up with chai tea.

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PASCHA Organic Dark Chocolate (Allergen Free!)

“70% Cacao Passionately Pure Pascha Organic Dark Chocolate. Free from Peanuts, Nuts, Dairy, Soy, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten”. I almost pinched myself after reading that on the label. Is this real? 

My daughter has a number of food allergies (nuts, peanuts, and eggs) and I’m sad to say, she has never been able to taste all the delicious chocolates I review for Chocolate University Online. Until now!

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Infusing Spirits With Cacao Nibs

Infusing spirits with different flavors is something new for me. It’s another way I can experiment with combinations that reflect my own personal tastes, similar to finding the wine and chocolate pairings I like.

I love discovering new taste sensations and with this recent endeavor, I’ll end up creating new cocktails while making my drinking experience a lot more interesting!

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