Now here's a Valentine’s Day idea for jet-setting lovers. Take your honey on a tasting trip of the world’s best chocolates.
Start in Nantucketat Brant Point Grill at the White Elephantwhereexecutive chef, Fred Bisaillon, has created a decadent dessert of rich dark chocolate and sweet fruit Cranberry, Pecan, and Orange Chocolate Clusters. Or make them yourself and serve by candle light on Valentine’s Day night with this magic recipe: that uses 1 lb dark chocolate, 1-1/2 cups pecan pieces, 1 cup dried cranberries and Zest of 2 oranges. Just melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl using 25-50% power, stirring every 25 seconds until melted but not burned. Remove from microwave and stir in cranberries and nuts, then orange zest. Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls onto a greased baking dish one at a time. Allow to rest in refrigerator until solid, about 15 minutes. Pull out pan and release clusters from it with thin knife or spatula.
Sweep your sweetie off to London’s The Halkin which will delight them with Couture Chocolate Afternoon Tea. The concept was created by William Curley, four-time winner of ‘Britain’s Best Chocolatier,’ for The Halkin as part of the hotel’s 20th anniversary celebrations. The exclusive new menu brings a new twist traditional afternoon tea . Tea is served in hotel’s newly-transformed lobby bar, the Assouline Culture Lounge—a showcase for coffee table books from the renowned book publisher, Assouline.
In addition to the English teatime classic of freshly-made scones with clotted cream and jams and a selection of sandwiches, guests can choose from William Curley’s à la carte selection, that includes a Chocolate Financier with Passion Fruit Curd and a Sea Salt Caramel and Raspberry Tart. Priced from £37.50 per person, the tea is available daily between 3 and 6 PM.
Bring them for one night in Bangkok at the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa. The Numero Uno boutique proffers over 100 types of chocolate, mouthwatering cakes, and delectable pastries made from raw ingredients imported from Europe. Visitors can also enjoy rich coffees and a selection of indulgent hot chocolates.
Rent a jet and do it up right. And be sure to stock the plane with plenty of bubbly and chocolates.
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