A couple of interesting food stories today in our Life section. First, check out Shruti Mahur's story on exotic chocolate. And photographer Jennifer Corbett's outstanding photos. (Jen, you rock, as usual.)
Forget almonds and cherries. Now you can eat sweets with wasabi, bacon, chilies and cheese. (I've had some of the Vosges' chocolates, including the Taleggio cheese - not bad, but wouldn't be my first choice. But I do like some of the new flavors, especially chilies and chocolate.)
Also, the story on families introducing their kids to wine at a young age is a conversation starter.
I usually spend 2 to 3 weeks in Europe every year and seeing youths sipping wine is hardly unusual. But the European approach is much different. I know in Italy wine is never served without food. It's certainly not considered a cocktail. I don't think allowing youths to try a sip of wine will lead them on the path to alcoholism. Of course, parents have to be responsible, encourage their kids not to abuse alcohol and use common sense. Michael Downs, supervisor/agent with the state Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, says there's a big difference in allowing an 18-year-old to have a sip of wine at a holiday celebration versus handing a 5-year-old a 12-ounce bottle of beer to chug.
What are your thoughts?
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