It all began in 1885 and it is really hard to believe that it was so long ago that Belgian chocolate began. The chocolate industry first took off during this time and was supported by getting hold of the Belgian Congo that had aided a very simple way into the African cocoa grounds. Despite the [...]
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What is the origin of Belgian chocolate?
Monday, February 8th, 2010Hosting the perfect dinner party!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010How to host the perfect dinner party is a question that often plagues young hostesses. Whatever your age, if you are inexperienced and not exposed to such events hosting a dinner party may be a daunting task. For an average dinner party let us consider that the guest list numbers 20 to 30 people, of [...]
Dinner Recipe: Steak Au Poivre
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Steak au poivre (pepper steak) is a dinner recipe of French origin. This French dish uses a steak, usually filet mignon, coated with cracked peppercorns and then cooked. The peppercorns form an outer crust on the steak when cooked and gives an aromatic but complementary counterpoint to the rich taste of the beef. The peppercorn [...]