One look at Socola Chocolatier’s whimsical mascot, a flying white alpaca named Harriet, and you just know that this won’t be your typical gourmet chocolate.
This Valentine’s Day, when the market crowds over with cliché tokens of love, surprise your (guy, girl, self) with something witty, something sexy, something Socola.

Sharing my Thanksgiving recipe findings:
Double Baked Coconut Sweet Potatoes adapted from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks
Hot Crab Dip
Polenta and Sausage Stuffing
Mark Bittman's Favorite Bread Stuffing
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Shallots
Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Pie
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée
Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon Molasses Sauce