chicago has chocolate talent! and a ton of heart…

Today is World AIDS Day, a worldwide effort to increase public awareness and encourage support and programming to prevent the spread of HIV infection.  In Chicago, our own AIDS foundation (the AFC) does its part to contribute to World AIDS Day by holding its signature holiday extravaganza, “The World of Chocolate!” (pic above making chocolate ice cream w/ liquid nitrogen!)

This super sweet event allows guests to indulge in chocolate treats from over 30 of Chicago’s finest chocolatiers & restaurants.. serving up chocolate bread pudding with a chocolate vodka sauce, flourless chocolate cake with a brandy cherry center topped with Amaretto, Frangelico or Jack Daniels ganash, chocolate hamburgers and meatballs, chocolate and butter cream frosting shots, spiced chocolate layer cake with raspberries and chilies,.. and much much more!

And of course with all that talent & sweetness, someone needs to point out who’s is the best- right?  So I of course had to agree to be a judge!  I know, tough job… fact is, I am really doing it for the cause… and yes, because it will all be super fun!  So join me at the Hilton Chicago, this Thursday 12/3 from 6-10pm (for more info, go to www.aidschicago.org) 

Today is World AIDS Day, a worldwide effort to increase public awareness and encourage support and programming to prevent the spread of HIV infection.  In Chicago, our own AIDS foundation (the AFC) does its part to contribute to World AIDS Day by holding its signature holiday extravaganza, “The World of Chocolate!” (pic above making chocolate ice cream w/ liquid nitrogen!)

This super sweet event allows guests to indulge in chocolate treats from over 30 of Chicago’s finest chocolatiers & restaurants.. serving up chocolate bread pudding with a chocolate vodka sauce, flourless chocolate cake with a brandy cherry center topped with Amaretto, Frangelico or Jack Daniels ganash, chocolate hamburgers and meatballs, chocolate and butter cream frosting shots, spiced chocolate layer cake with raspberries and chilies,.. and much much more!

And of course with all that talent & sweetness, someone needs to point out who’s is the best- right?  So I of course had to agree to be a judge!  I know, tough job… fact is, I am really doing it for the cause… and yes, because it will all be super fun!  So join me at the Hilton Chicago, this Thursday 12/3 from 6-10pm (for more info, go to www.aidschicago.org)