Christmas Day has come and gone, whether we like it or not. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas music 24/7, the cookies are all eaten, and your favorite seasonal products are leaving store shelves. But why not keep a little Christmas all year long? Read more
Chocolate and mint, highlighted by coffee. The perfect flavor combination. The ultimate olfactory delight. The irritating knowledge that it’s only available seasonally. Why is that? Doesn’t mint grow in the summer? Wouldn’t that cool chocolaty sensation be welcome in the hot summer months? That’s what I’d think, but apparently, not many people do. Read more
At Christmastime, there are certain aromas you expect. Peppermint, gingerbread, and spruce all have their place, but sometimes you need to forget about the expected and go a little bolder. Read more
There are certain things in life that we expect to hate but end up loving. Take fruitcake, for example. Dense, heavy, chunky… not how most people would describe something delicious, right? All that’s needed sometimes is a new perspective. When life hands you fruitcake (or at least the ingredients), make Christmas Pudding Bonbons. Read more
Sugar plums are hard candies or comfits containing spices or citrus zest; they do not contain actual plums. Not that I’d let that get in my way. Read more
I’ve never been much of a wine drinker. I really have zero palette (“I’m getting ethanol with a hint of heartburn…”). I do have a pretty decent nose though, and I appreciate the bouquet and aromas of a rich mulled wine. Read more
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