Traditionally, Valentine’s Day keeps close company with chocolate of all kinds. Most say it’s because chocolate, as a mood booster, is an aphrodisiac. Skeptics say this union is a brilliant marketing strategy to sell more chocolate. Continue reading
Judging by the proliferation of chocolate and salt pairings on menus for both sweet and savory (salted mocha coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails rimmed with salt, beef dishes braised with chocolate and, of course, chocolate desserts sprinkled with flecks of sea salt), I’d say it’s now safe to admit you like a little salty with your sweet.
If you like dark, creamy chocolate desserts that are not too, too sweet, this one’s for you. If you are enamored of desserts with natural sweeteners, this one will do very nicely. If you like to get your vegetables from dessert, you’re three for three!