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IN THE
By Cori Paige
Cacao beans—the raw, dried, and fermented seeds of Theobro
of calcium, magnesium, and iron. The cold-pressed beans bro
and, like coffee, have complex and nuanced flavors that vary
a collection of some of my favorite items made with this supe
EVOOC • $11
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
Use this super-buttery, smoky cacao nib and olive oil blend
drizzled over popcorn, for ciabatta dipping, fish searing, or
in Dude Sweet Chocolate’s own olive oil cake recipe.
Fiery Chocolate Cranberry Garnish • $12
Carlton Cocktail Company
Plump cranberries infused with spices, lemon,
black tea, cacao nibs, habaneros; these festive
little cuties belong in every holiday cocktail that
calls for cherries and charcuterie boards that
could use a little fire.
Mud Puddle • $27
New Deal Distillery
In-house roasted, organic, f
vodka. This lovely spirit is su
vorful, and sugar-free. Bas
about chocolate with none o
ters aren’t your bag, try Mud
cacao’s complex layers and a
Puddle an approachable sta