
In an attempt to boost sales during
tough economic times, coffee giant
Starbucks has just unveiled a line of
smoothies, rolled out a
healthy morning menu, expanded its
breakfast sandwich assortment, and revealed a new collection of gourmet hot chocolates. Since we've been deluged with a new range of options, we decided to put the food to the test. To see how Starbucks fared, click start.

Since the
snow picnic is a lunch, a signature cocktail is not necessary. Instead offer guests beer, water, and wine. Place beer directly in the snow to keep it icy cold and serve the wine in plastic glasses.

If you thought the
Serpentine Goblets were pricey, then let me introduce you to the
world's most expensive dessert: Frrrozen Haute Chocolate. Created by the folks at the
Serendipity 3 restaurant in NY, the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate — which is an expensive version of their famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate — rings up at $25,000. Yes, that is a five figure price tag on a single dessert.

If you looked out the window today and saw gray skies, cold winds, hard rains, or soft snowflakes, man do I have a special treat for you. It's in the form of a decadent hot cocktail spiked with sunny tropical flavors that will warm you while giving you a blissful buzz. I love spiked hot chocolate and usually make a minty, dark chocolate concoction but this recipe pairs hot cocoa with peach and coconut flavors.

I'll be honest with you, I'm actually not really into romantic movies. So when I set out to find the perfect "TV Dinner" for Valentine's Day, I hit a wall immediately. Then suddenly, in a moment of clarity, I remembered the film Chocolat.

This may be
YumSugar territory but I wanted to share my favorite thing about Christmas morning - aside from opening presents, duh. My family has the best Christmas morning brunch ever and the first thing I grab is a big cup of
Marie Belle Aztec Dark Hot Chocolate, $17 for a 10 oz. tin.