Valrhona Chocolate Giveawayfeatured
Since 1922, Valrhona has produced chocolate couverture in the middle of the famous vineyards of Tain l’Hermitage in the Rhone Valley, France. The company’s tradition of creativity, expertise in taste and a strict adherence to traditional chocolate-making methods has earned them quite the reputation amongst the world’s most demanding pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and connoisseurs.
I remember being stricken by chocolate envy when I read David Lebovitz’s recount of his experience at Valrhona’s invitation-only professional cooking program at their famous Chocolate School.
At this year’s Fancy Food Show in SF, Bay Area Bites’ Stephanie Rosenbaum was enamored by the “elegant Valrhona, still clad in French Vogue-editor matte black.”
Today, we’re giving away the Degustation Grands Crus, a sleek collection of 52 individually-wrapped squares of Grands Crus Chocolates comprised of four different levels of cocoa percentage, and four different places of origin.
We are also giving away the Equinoxe Collection Box, filled with dark and milk chocolate enrobed roasted almonds, hazelnuts, pure-butter biscuits, and candied orange peel…polished to a sheen, like dark pearls of culinary couture.
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Jimmyjane EMBER Giveawayfeatured
“Absinthe was long banned for its tendency to loosen morals (and undergarments), making it an irresistible muse for our latest confection.” – Jimmyjane
After reading this description for Jimmyjane’s new Special Edition massage oil candle, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to do this giveaway for Valentine’s Day. After all, Lick My Spoon is about all things delicious, right? And I must say…Absinthe + Sugar Water EMBER will make you feel quite tasty.
Its aphrodisiac scent is alluringly bright and sweet, with just the slightest hint of earthiness. Top notes of fresh fennel and lemon tease, while base notes of anise, fig, and wormwood seduce.
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Chinese White Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Oilfeatured
One of my favorite things about Chinese home cooking is that it is often incredibly simplistic. Just a few ingredients, clean, vibrant flavors, and no fussiness.
This recipe for poached chicken with ginger-scallion oil is one of my staple dishes when I feel the need to recharge. Served over a bowl of steaming jasmine rice, it is pure comfort and nourishment. It also happens to be a common dish served at Chinese New Year celebrations or wedding banquets because of its special symbolism. The white chicken symbolizes happiness and purity, and if it is served whole, it symbolizes family as well.
I am always surprised at how flavorful this chicken is, considering all you’re doing is boiling it. However, the combination of the salt rub and the salted water infused with ginger and garlic must make one phenomenal Jacuzzi bath, because something wonderful happens to that chicken. The meat becomes tender and juicy, and the sesame oil massage adds a warm, nutty fragrance to the skin.
Hua has perfected this recipe 🙂
(Videography by Christina Robles)
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Antoine Amrani Chocolates Giveaway: Winnerfeatured
Congrats, Anna!!!!!!
You’ve won Antoine Amrani’s stunning Chocolate Lovers Tower!
It’s kind of awesome when people you know read your blog and better yet, win stuff from it 🙂 Anna writes a fun blog called Positively Anna, where the glass is always half full. Love her track of the day and her list of “101 things to do in 1001 days” is just inspirational.
Thank you everyone for all your amazing comments! You’ve made me smile so many times over the past two days with your comments about all the beautiful little things there are to enjoy in life. All those great cups of coffee, and bubble baths, quiet moments, loving children and partners…
Life is sweet.
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