It all adds up to big business: Sales of specialty-food (aka gourmet) products are projected to total $231 billion in 2025 - that's up 5.5% over the previous year. They represent 25.2% of total ...

World Chocolate Day is not just about fancy truffles or imported bars. For many Indian kitchens, chocolate comes in simple ...

Fancy Foods Show, hosted by the Specialty Foods Association, returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

Their sweet treats — muffins, bagels, soup and hot chocolate (chocolate and steamed milk, combined together) — are another draw. Go: 212 Bellevue Ave.; cascianocoffee.com.

Alkemy Ice Cream 260 Main St., Huntington The hot sipping chocolate at Alkemy Ice Cream in Huntington is made with Callebaut chocolate and topped with homemade marshmallow. Credit: Newsday/Erica ...

But we’re talking about hot chocolate right now: It’s called hot cocoa on their menu and it’s a real treat. Go: 2 East Main St., 856-316-7060; afrenchpress.com.

For his gourmet take on hot chocolate — the cozy wintertime classic — Al Roker uses two type of chocolate chips, brown sugar, vanilla and a surprising secret ingredient: pudding mix.

A hot chocolate made in Vail is circling the internet. It's expensive as far as hot chocolate prices go -- even for a Colorado ski town -- but it's not your average hot chocolate either.

The gourmet cocoa has become a favorite amongst content creators, including Massachusetts Meatless Finds and samsknowhow2eat. You can see The Fat Cactus’ schedule on Tucks Chocolate’s website.

These decadent hot chocolate confections cost a whopping $13. Are they worth it? By Sabrina Lam Globe Correspondent,Updated December 13, 2024, 4:02 p.m.