fête à fête

There's no better way to say those three little words than presenting this aptly-named drink, The Plymouth Passion. Easy to make, the smooth taste of Plymouth Gin and the exotic combo of pomegranate and passion fruit will definitely stir up more than enough passion between you and your sweetheart.

1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin

1.5 oz. Pomegranate Juice

1.5 oz. Passion Fruit Juice

Squeeze of lime

Fill a tall glass with ice, add Plymouth Gin and top with equal parts pomegranate and passion fruit juices. Add squeeze of lime and then stir.

Enjoy!

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With Terra Nostra's new organic offering, you don't need any excuse to indulge in high quality chocolate. The super smooth Robust Dark & Roasted Almonds bar (60% cacao) contains about ten times the antioxidants of fresh blueberries, so it's almost like a daily fruit serving (at least that's what I keep telling myself)! There's no need to feel guilty over the calories, and you're also supporting a company that is socially responsible (founder Karlo Flores is an active member of international fair trade community).

For the vegan folks, the Ricemilk Choco Bar collection is something you should seriously try. Made with a high percentage of cacao, these 'milk chocolate' bars have a very smooth feel and an intense chocolate flavor (56-57% cacao content). Also great for those with dairy allergies. Can we say yum?

See you at the health food stores!

The Sweet Life

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For all you foodies salivating for more "Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie," your wait is over. Brand-new episodes starting this month will cover tasty topics such as the controversial reemergence of mind-altering Absinthe in France, exploring the American micro-brewing movement, and the exciting world of molecular gastronomy (Liquid nitrogen as an palate cleanser? This I gotta check out!).

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie visits Peru.
(Photo Credit: Rennik Soholt for WGBH)

These new episodes will air through the end of February (Check local TV listings for more info). For a sneak peek or recipes, check out www.diaryofafoodie.org

See you in the kitchen!

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If you're blasting the heater at max capacity like I am, try soothing your leathery skin with Fresh's Creme Ancienne. Hand made in small batches at a European monastery, it's based on an ancient formula (inspired by the world's first skin cream, in the 2nd century A.D.) that includes meadowfoam, chamomile wax and osmanthus oil. Thick and rich, it's a great antidote to softening, firming and smoothing the skin surface.

www.fresh.com

See you at the skin care counters,

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