1 pound bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
Makes 1 quart.
While I love these Valentine's Day-inspired cocktails, none of them feature the holiday's most prominent flavor: chocolate. That's why I've got one more drink recipe for you — this concoction that combines chocolate liqueur with pureed raspberries. It's a decadent mixture that's absolutely divine and best served as a dessert. To make the raspberry puree, simply toss fresh or frozen berries in the blender, then strain to remove the seeds. Ready for the delicious recipe? Keep reading.
It's time to watch our winner Jen's big Jennifer Aniston moment! We loved seeing part one and two of Jen's journey to meet Jennifer, and there's just one more stop before the Just Go With It junket. Jen had to get the perfect makeover to meet Jennifer Aniston, and the experts at Neil George Salon were just the ticket. Once she was glammed up, had her sexy dress and shoes from Barneys, had all her PopSugar host training in mind, and was looking gorgeous, Jen headed over to interview Jennifer Aniston! The superstar actress was incredibly sweet and warm and so complimentary to our winner. Jennifer revealed the funniest rumors she's ever heard about herself, her dream costars — hint, one of them is Johnny Depp! — and what she likes to do on her girls' nights out! Check out the final installment of I'm a Huge Fan!
First it was Chinese New Year, then Super Bowl XLV. And now we're ramping up for a romantic start to next week with Valentine's Day. Don't let the high-pressure stakes of this super-sappy holiday get to you: if you're in uncharted territory, we've got plenty of preparation tips to ensure everything goes smoothly. Did you pay attention to those, and everything else we had going on? Find out now!
From Dana M. Bruner of The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley
1 oz. Godiva Liqueur
1 oz. pureed raspberries
½ oz. vodka
½ oz. simple syrup
Makes 1 drink.
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When it comes to foods that are quintessentially all-American, I have to vote for Jell-O pudding. After all, what American schoolkid didn't grow up eating this in a brown-bagged lunch? Now that I can make my own pudding, I steer clear of buying it as an adult, but when I heard that Jell-O was releasing a new line, I couldn't resist trying it out.
Kraft describes Temptations by Jell-O as a new line of "layered, indulgent snacks for 150 calories or less per serving." The Temptations line comes in six different-flavored snack cups, and three more mixes that can be whipped up at home. We gave the cups a whirl. Did they hit the spot when it came to our Valentine's Day craving for chocolate? To find out, keep reading.
Listen up single ladies! Instead of spending Valentine's Day by yourself, why not invite some fellow singletons over and host a casual party? Valentine's Day is on a Monday, so I suggest hosting a Bachelor viewing party. Sure the show is a silly reality series, but it's fun to watch with friends. You can laugh at the crazy antics of the love-hungry females in the competition. It's also a great theme to build an easy party around. Keep reading to learn how it's done!
For a truly romantic dinner for two this Valentine's Day, create a regal, Moroccan-inspired setting with luxe gold and red details. Set the mood with this Red Sea Reef No. 20° Candle ($50) and Jodphur Red Lantern Candleholders ($15), then pour some vino into these gold-rimmed glasses ($28). Use Le Creuset's heart-shaped casserole ($160) for the herbed potato gratin and DWR's Hungry Bowls ($175) for the arugula salad with blood oranges and fennel. To shop the rest of the look, click on the above images!
If you've been keeping up with YumSugar this week, you'll know that we've been talking about all things chocolate. Hopefully you've been inspired by the chocolate recipes and will whip up something delicious to enjoy with loved ones on Valentine's Day. When it comes to cooking with chocolate, I want to know what's your go-to brand. I always bake with Ghirardelli chocolate because it's local and good quality without being insanely expensive. How about you? What brand of chocolate do you cook with?
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