Have you noticed a wide array of playful vodka flavors popping up, such as citrus, dragon fruit, açaí, pepper, Sriracha, bacon, salted caramel, birthday cake and even cinnamon bun??? Many of these contain artifical flavorings, but...

Gin may be one of the trickier spirits to pair with chocolate, but it can be done, and it can be done well. Welcome to my virtual gin joint where we will explore how to...

In these remaining days of summer, I invite you to pair romantic rum with civilized chocolate. Perhaps rum is often enjoyed during steamy weather because it hails from tropical locales where both sugar cane and...

Tequila has vegetal, earthy and semi-sweet spicy notes. The finest quality tequilas are the añejos, and they happen to be the ones that would pair most harmoniously with exceptional chocolate...

I typically don’t drink anything stronger than green juice. Alcohol is just not my thing. On a rare occasion, I might enjoy a few sips of my husband’s wine if it is truly remarkable, but...

Deforestation in South America, cacao’s ancestral home, threatens to destroy the diversity of this magnificent and complex plant. Scientists, particularly those who hold chocolate near and dear to their hearts, have long been concerned over...

Adriana mentioned the enjoyable chocolate and honey high she experienced that lingered well beyond the actual tasting. I knew exactly what she was talking about because I had felt it, too.

Walk into any supermarket and for $3 or less, you can buy a chocolate bar with all kinds of extravagant claims on its eye-catching label. Some people may be surprised to learn that many exceptional...

Chocolog is a passion project, and although it may sometimes include my chocolate escapades, this blog is not about me. The star of this show is chocolate - and you, my friend, are the co-star!...