July 1, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Desserts
These bars are amongst my favorite earl grey tea-infused chocolates. When done well, the citrusy flavor of earl grey tea pairs perfectly with dark chocolate. All of them were outstanding, each tasting like I was drinking a cup of earl grey tea-infused hot chocolate. Earl Grey Chocolate Bar Tasting: @rococochocolates Earl Grey Tea Dark Chocolate 62%: A
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July 1, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Desserts
I’ve developed a greater appreciation for scotch ever since visiting Scotland a few years ago. While I was there I tried several fine scotch whiskies, including the Dalmore’s exceptional 15 year scotch. For this limited edition truffle collection Vosges Haut Chocolat teamed up with scotch whisky distillery the Dalmore @thedalmore to make three different scotch-infused
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May 18, 2018 | KathleenPhipps.com | Blog, Drinks, Recipes
The Violet Gin Fizz is a very romantic cocktail that will definitely make you swoon, which is why I’m planning on serving them at my viewing party of the Royal Wedding this weekend. This cocktail is a heady mixture of violet liqueur, violet syrup, raspberry syrup, tart lemon juice, gin, heavy cream, and an egg
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May 16, 2018 | KathleenPhipps.com | Blog, Desserts, Recipes
I love looking out my kitchen window this time of year and seeing the violet flowers blooming in my garden. These tiny flowers invoke very special memories for me. When I was a little girl I would pick tiny little bouquets of violet flowers and give them to my mom to be put in small
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April 13, 2018 | KathleenPhipps.com | Appetizers, Blog, Desserts, Mains, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spring
A few years ago I invited some family and friends to join me for a special dinner on Easter Sunday. The table guests included my mom Kitty, a former Catholic nun for whom Easter celebrations were dear and her from church, Dorrie, who is like an aunt to me and the kind of person who
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