Posts Tagged as ‘Valentine’s Day’

13 February 2008

Finding chocolate in E. Iowa

Gazette file photo
A tray of chocolates at Chocolate Haus in Amana.
Where do you go for really Valentine’s chocolate in Eastern Iowa? Skip the pre-prepackaged stuff at the big box stores and try treats from one of our local shops:
Simply Divine in Cedar Rapids
Betty Jane Candies in Cedar Rapids
Sweetopia in Hiawatha
Temptations Fine Candies in Atkins and Marion
Chocolate Haus in Amana 
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12 February 2008

White chocolate deserves a wine pairing, too.

I had a great time talking with wine guys to get their recommendations for a few inexpensive to moderately priced bottles to pair with Valentine’s Day chocolates. (I also made sure to forward all recommendations to my husband. Hint, hint.)
But the article only included recommendations for milk and dark chocolates. I didn’t even think about [...]