Hot chocolate just might be the best part of winter. It’s decadent and delicious, and it warms you up faster than a Snuggie straight out of the dryer. Who would turn down chocolate, arguably one... Read more >>

I needed a “time-out.” I needed a moment of quiet reflection so I grabbed Gussie and we headed for one of our favorite places: Marie Belle—a Chocolate Boutique. When you just need... Read more >>

Family affairs— Cold ... can almost hear my teeth telling that to each other! Tired of conversations; And someone just hears what I want— A hot—brewing—dark brown liquid, Thick... Read more >>

In a past life, my soul must have been broken into many different pieces and scattered throughout the world. Somehow my intuition always seems to know exactly where to find them—in a pint of... Read more >>

By Cupid’s Pulse Take a night off from going out and spend this weekend indoors with your sweetheart. Cuddle up next to the fireplace and have a night filled with romance.... Read more >>

I have a ninety-one-year-old mentor named Julian who I have been meeting with for the last year. One of the many reasons I love Julian is because he is a closet gourmand and he appreciates my... Read more >>

A few years ago, I read about a woman in the south of France who was celebrating her 105th birthday. When asked what habits she attributed her long life to she replied that she ate a piece of... Read more >>

This drink, also known as a Heidi, reminds me of being in the Swiss Alps, where I spent many a cold night sipping these delicious beverages. It is great après skiing, while camping in cold... Read more >>

Try this with your friends: say the name of a city they’ve been to and most likely, they’ll come up with a one-word, sensory delight that sums the place up for them. For example,... Read more >>