Chocolates as gifts can be the best idea, and yet we tend to run out of variety! The trend of making some home-made chocolates and wrapping them to perfection has faded. We’ve got for you some out of the box set of chocolate gifts, that you would be pleased to gift your loved ones.
Beer-blended Chocolates
These might appear to be old school, home-made and exceptionally well packed set of chocolates, but they’re nothing like they appear. Each of these chocolates are usually packed in an assortment, and flavored with different beers. This isn’t the canned beer that is just poured, but is rather made of brewed beer. We’ve all had alcohol chocolates, and yet beer blended with chocolate should be a unique gifting solution.
Wasabi chocolate
A traditional set of chocolates from different parts of the world becomes a good pick for a memorable gift. And hence turning a little towards the east, to check on the different blends tried there with the most basic chocolates always works well. The wasabi chocolates from Japan is perfect for gifting someone who loves Japanese cuisine.
Camel milk chocolate
Exotic is what we usually want when we think of a gift. As absurd as this name sounds, lets break it to you, this would be a fabulous choice for a gift for someone. Camel’s milk is known to be low in fat content, and even has a mineral taste to it. Honey to sweeten chocolate seems doable, right? And to flavor this with our usual set of nuts, seems like just the right combo.
Chocolate crickets
Bugs covered in chocolate, seems just the opposite of what you’d like. But wait, doesn’t it set you to think out of the box? These crickets are usually over roasted and then covered in creamy milk chocolate. The essence of the crunch with the sweetness of chocolate is sure a combination that one would crave for.
Chocolate tea
The present day has introduced a heap of tea types. Be it green tea, strawberry tea, or think of a flavor and you have a tea. To top the list of the new flavors of tea, and to make it the best gift package, you have chocolate tea. Flavors include cocoa, red velvet and a whole lot more of decadence.
Chocolate pasta
That name will allow you to easily say, now I can die in peace. Pasta is the one food, no can ever say no to. And to couple that level of awesomeness with chocolate is just what the world needs.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.