Last night we hosted another successful evening of chocolate and cocktails. The chocolates were all canapés savoury and sweet. I have written a blog recently about chocolate and cheese so click here for reading that and understanding what combinations work well. Last night I talked about tasting chocolate and cheese and here are some tasting tips: Start with savoury and then switch to sweet. The sweetness of chocolate can sometimes overwhelm the palate. So start with the chee

Yes it sounded very strange to me initially – chocolate and cheese? really? You may be surprised, but chocolate and cheese are rich, savoury, and delicious served together. I have been lucky enough to try some great combinations. Cheese and chocolate share many of the same flavour qualities—rich, bold, robust, creamy—so pairing these two indulgent favourites is not as outlandish as you might imagine. It is quite easy to do; there is a chocolate – cheese pairing for every tast