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Pairing Chocolate And Beer – Finding The Perfect Match

With chocolate being one of the most craved foods in the world, there is no doubt you would want to try different pairings to find its perfect match. And although chocolate is already amazing on its own, it can also help intensify other food and beverages – like beer! Yes, you read that right… beer and chocolate! Here’s how…

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Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset Bar

I’m a fan of mango, and of course I’m an UBER fan of chocolate...

So when I saw the pairing in a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset chocolate bar, I was looking forward to heavenly bliss. They already had me by "Mango Sunset" (come now, Mango Sunset? I can’t be the only one that imagines myself on a tropical beach when reading that, right?)

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Beer and Chocolate Pairings

Beer and Chocolate Pairings? What - you may ask? Yes, I am telling you that beer and chocolate can make a great pairing duo. This is not a conclusion I came easily to, but after a few samples and hits of the flavor wheel, I was convinced. Craft beer and chocolate can make great companions!

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Chewy Chocolate Orange Bars

Remember the days when you got all giddy just thinking of those chocolate oranges wrapped in foil? You could only enjoy on after whacking it on a hard surface so the "slices" are separated inside. Many adults consider those one of their favorites.

To this day, the combination of chocolate and orange is still dearly loved. Here’s a chewy brownie recipe with a pleasant hint of orange and just the right amount of sweetness.

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Chocolate Beer Sandwich, Anyone?

Europe introduces yet another innovation, a new sandwich spread with the flavors of chocolate and beer combined. This interesting creation is known as “Birra Spalmabile”. The inventors suggest that it would be best on toast or used as a cake filling. You might get to thinking “Why on earth would I want my child’s cake to taste like beer?”

Two Italian companies, brewery Alta Quota and chocolate maker Napoleone, the ones responsible for creating this masterpiece, say that it can also be eaten with cheese or other appetizers.

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Chili, Chocolate, and Beef Casserole

It may sound quite bizarre, but trust me, you'll love this recipe. It has an interesting mix of an extremely rich and heartening beef dish, accompanied by a subtle touch of creamy sweetness of chocolate and a little chili sensation to boot.

Chili, Chocolate, and Beef Casserole

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sauteing
• 2 leeks (or onions) sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/4 pounds of diced beef suitable for long slow cooking
• Chili - up to you - I use 1 purple and 1 green Poblano (mild flavor) diced. You can use more or hotter chilies.
• 2 peeled and large dice carrots
• 2 sticks of celery large dice
• teaspoon grated nutmeg
• teaspoon cinnamon
• cup of red wine
• cup of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cocoa
• 16 oz. of stock
• To finish: chocolate - about 4 cubes, around 1 ounce
 

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Chocolate And Wine Events

In celebration of excellent pairings, the Hotel Los Gatos now gives you Fireside Fridays as the perfect getaway from a seemingly busy week in Silicon Valley. This event features a wine and chocolate ensemble from 5pm to 7pm every Friday for the whole month of April and May.

Every week, they will also showcase a local variety of cheeses and an array of delectable taste tests. If this sounds good to you, you'll find the hotel located in the friendly neighborhood of Los Gatos, just a few minutes away from the airport of San Jose.

Local wines from the Santa Cruz  Mountain area are served.  So enthusiasts can enjoy Testarossa, Thomas Fogarty, the Mountain Winery to name a few. The tangent Dio Deka restaurant and a Michelin-star treasure is a sight for anyone who wants to enjoy a very relaxing couple's weekend. Reservations of the surrounding hotels and any conference facilities can be reserved and booked through their website of www.hotellosgatos.com.
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