Tag Archives: chocolate
My Sweetie
We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading
Charcuterie
Is it possible to pack a charcuterie spread and without the cheese getting as sweaty as you? Here’s what you do. Marinate the salami and Manchego with olive oil, black pepper, Marcona almonds, and lemon zest. The olive oil keeps … Continue reading
Food Police
I am a senior leader in a large health care system. In my department’s break room, I noticed a small, empty wicker basket. I started to fill it (anonymously) with individually wrapped chocolates I buy personally, as a small morale … Continue reading
Chocolate Lie
I lied on my weight watchers list. I put down that I had three eggs…but they were Cadbury chocolate eggs. -Caroline Rhea