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| Lined up and ready to be consumed |
Chicago has a great local food scene, and all of the amazing
businesses in town make it really easy to put together a themed holiday gift. I
thought I might share a fun and fairly inexpensive idea that we used last year:
pairings of Wild Ophelia chocolate and Goose Island specialty Belgium beers.
We bought four-packs of each kind of beer and split them up,
and each couple that got a gift box received two bottles of each type of beer
and one corresponding bar of chocolate, along with two small glasses, cocktail
napkins and a menu to outline the suggested pairings. They were such a hit that
we kept one of the line-ups for ourselves, and we sampled everything one lazy
and slightly tipsy Sunday afternoon while watching a football game and taking
notes on our favorites. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that you give to yourself!
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Sofie & Southern Hibiscus Peach Milk Chocolate Bar:
This beer’s citrus notes complement the subtle sweetness
of the peach-infused chocolate.
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Pere Jacques & Peanut Butter
& Banana Milk Chocolate Bar:
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Pepe Nero & Beef Jerky Milk
Chocolate Bar:
The bold, earthy and roasty flavors of Pepe Nero
are the perfect complement to this tangy, savory chocolate.
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Matilda & Smokehouse BBQ Potato Chip Dark Chocolate Bar:
The spicy, savory character of this beer cuts through the
sweet and smoky flavor of the bar.
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| Getting ready to dig in |
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| The perfect present |
