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Chocolate Puff Cocktail from Galli in Soho

by Jaclyn
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Being an Italian Girl – I absolutely LOVE my Italian Food…..so when it comes to heading out to a restaurant, I’m rarely saving room for dessert ::ahem ahem….shame shame shame on me! I know!…..but it’s my heritage, my roots….gotta have my pasta!:: But here at Galli in the SoHo district of New York City they [...]

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Chocolate Cake Martini {Recipe}

by Jenny
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As if a chocolate martini isn’t sinful enough, Canard, Inc., has created a recipe for the Chocolate “Cake” Martini.  Coffee, Vodka, and Frangelico make this sip a true treat for your soul and senses.   Chocolate Cake Martini 1 ½ Part Frangelico 1 ½ Part Fresh Brewed Coffee (at room temp.) 1/2 part Vodka ½ Teaspoon of sugar [...]

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Egg Nog White Russian {Recipe}

by Jenny
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A regular White Russian is a pretty tasty cocktail, but adding Egg Nog to it?  Blow me away.  This one comes to you from The Warwick Hotel NYC’s lounge, Randolph’s Bar & Lounge.  Egg Nog White Russian, a festive little twist to the delicious classic is just what you need this time of year. *Cheers* [...]

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Three Cheers for Three Tarts

by Ashton
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As classmates in culinary school, at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, these baking geniuses earned the nickname “Three Tarts.” The moniker stuck even after graduation, and when Marla D’Urso decided to open her Chelsea bakery + boutique in 2006, she knew there were no better pastry chefs to call upon than [...]

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People’s Pops {Cookbook & Recipe}

by Jenny
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What is it about icy cold fruity pops that make you think about childhood summers. Sitting on the sidewalk, sweating your little bum off, but shivering internally from your fruit pop.  Those brain-freeze feelings come rushing back still today when I bite into the arctic confections. People’s Pops are a staple in NYC, so I’ve [...]

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Creme Delicious is Gorgeous {NYC}

by Ashton
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My first word was gorgeous, no joke. I used to walk around saying everything was “gorgeous” from our family dog, to church songs, to pretty much anything you could imagine. After tailoring the use of the word a bit in the last 25 years I’ve come to realize it’s reserved for those items that are [...]

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Ice Cream Sandwiches and French Macaroons

by Ashton
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We all know I’m a junky for sugar. Dessert is my calling and I’d forgo any meal for a bowl of ice cream … and I have plenty of friends who’d agree with my sentiment. That being said, when I was invited to a private tasting at Francois Payard‘s newest location in Columbus Circle (58th [...]

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Pie Face {NYC}

by Ashton
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I’ve been called a “pie face” before, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t a compliment. But with the installment of its first State-side location, the Australian bakery cafe, Pie Face I don’t think I’ll ever mind being called “pie face” again. Lamington Cake Traditional Australian Cake with Raspberry Filling Located in the heart of the [...]

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Oh YES you candy!

by Jenny
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Necessity is the mother of invention, right?  And that’s where Oh YES You Candy, truffles come from, Jodi’s health necessity, and giant love for chocolate.  Imagine not being able to partake in one of my favorite past times – eating chocolate? Jodi developed a product that is sending those chocolate-less lovers over the moon with [...]

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Quiet Riot by Sweetriot Chocolate in NYC

by Sheri

Quiet because my mouth is full of chocolate….. Sweetriot is a NYC-based company that makes delicious, all-natural chocolates with a mission. Their products are all fair-trade from Latin America and the company goes even further by organizing “sweet riots” to promote peace. Sweetriot’s vision even extends to its packaging – recyclable and limited-edition, featuring original artwork by emerging [...]

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