Art de Fete's decadent recipes for a night of romance The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and further clouded by various fanciful legends. The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast day circa 496, declaring … Continue reading Chocolate, bubbly, strawberries and mousse
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Celebrate Love with Chef Daniel Billheimer’s Chambord Crème Brulee
Create a tantalizing dessert for a romantic weekend "in". Manhattan's Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge Executive Chef Daniel Billheimer's Chambord Crème Brulee is on the menu for Valentine’s Day weekend. Chef Daniel will introduce a masterpiece at Monarch and although we can't all be in Manhattan for the weekend, we can make this decadent delight at home. … Continue reading Celebrate Love with Chef Daniel Billheimer’s Chambord Crème Brulee