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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:17:00 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - High West Bourye http://www.lavidacocoa.com/eatdrinkrelax-chocolate-high-west-bourye http://www.lavidacocoa.com/eatdrinkrelax-chocolate-high-west-bourye

Blend of 3-yr bourbon, 12-yr rye, and 16-yr rye. Nice depth and complexity with a touch of sweetness and rye's spice. I'd pair with a warm spice dark caramel ganache.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:52:01 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Calvin's of Brooklyn http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-calvins-of-brooklyn http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-calvins-of-brooklyn My vote for the best filled tasting plate of the day. Jerk pork tips, ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ tips.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:23:34 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Weihenstephan Korbinian http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-weihenstephan-korbini http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-weihenstephan-korbini Dark, but not too. Malty, but not too. Brilliant soft bubble structure. Dark milks and "chocolatey" chocolates or caramels w/ peanuts or pecans. Yes - pecans. Nothing with fruit acids in it.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:12:39 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Blacksauce bacon buttermilk biscuit http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-blacksauce-bacon-butt http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-blacksauce-bacon-butt W/ smoked sausage gravy. Thinking maybe Porkslap Butternut? At a loss to think chocolate at this point ... only halfway through the first session.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:57:37 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - That Burger's Tater Tot Nachos. http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-that-burgers-tater-to http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-that-burgers-tater-to AKA " tachos." Speechless. But why not? $10 bourbon flights on Tacho Tuesdays.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:50:52 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Sweet potato bacon pudding http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-sweet-potato-bacon-pu http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-sweet-potato-bacon-pu Would be enhanced with a sprinkling of cocoa powder and cinnamon. Posdef pairing? Brooklyn Brewery Pennant English Pale Ale.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:45:43 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - 1792 Reserve high rye bourbon http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-1792-reserve-high-rye http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-1792-reserve-high-rye 8 yr, 90 proof, spicy, dry. Underlying woody/vegetal w/ bare astringency. Thinking Venezuela - Ocumare or Cuyagua.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:27:38 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Temptation breakfast bourbon http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-temptation-breakfast http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-temptation-breakfast 75% corn, 25% rye. Can you say smooooooth? Perfect for spiking a good hot chocolate for Sunday brunch w/ churros or maybe w/ huevos rancheros con mole poblano.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:21:41 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Redemption High Rye Bourbon http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-redemption-high-rye-b http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-redemption-high-rye-b 60% corn, 38% rye. Nice, smooth, sipping blend. Not as sweet as most bourbons but with a bit more fire.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:12:31 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Lucky 777 Chilii, NYC http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-lucky-777-chilii-nyc http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-lucky-777-chilii-nyc Classic - 7 spices (chocolate is not one of them!), but not spicy hot. Would go w/ a mildly hoppy IPA or maybe a dark saison.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:06:24 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Chocolate balsamic http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-chocolate-balsamic http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-chocolate-balsamic Flavored with chocolate essence, this is an adult version of Bosco. Very sweet, slightly acidic, but doesn't possess any of the nuance of a 25-year balsamic.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:57:30 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Pulled pork slider http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-pulled-pork-slider http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-pulled-pork-slider From Kloby's Smokehouse, all the way from Laurel, Maryland. Sadly, no chocolate. But these would pair nicely with some chocolate porters.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:44:48 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Innis & Gunn 1/2 of my fave black & tan http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-innis-gunn-12-of-my-f http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-innis-gunn-12-of-my-f The other half is Guinness Export. I&G is aged in rum casks, so dark milks is what I would pair with this.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:42:10 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Rodeo Bar http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-rodeo-bar http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-rodeo-bar Cowboy kisses (bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed w/ jalapeño) & pork ribs. Bacon-wrapped bacon (pork belly) anyone?

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:21:24 -0800 #drinkeatrelax #chocolate - Angel's Envy http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-angels-envy http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-chocolate-angels-envy Aged 4-6 years in charred oak and then used Port barrels, blended in small batches. Would go great paired with milk chocolates w/ strong caramel notes : Valrhona Tanariva, Jivara, Caramelia.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:14:04 -0800 #drinkeatrelax - High West Silver Rye http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-high-west-silver-rye http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-high-west-silver-rye Smokey w/ some bright vegetal notes will stand up to many high percentage plain dark #chocolate and my roasted wild Bolivian nib. What a way to start the day!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:09:00 -0800 #drinkeatrelax - 4 of 27 flavors of bacon http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-4-of-27-flavors-of-bacon http://www.lavidacocoa.com/drinkeatrelax-4-of-27-flavors-of-bacon Cinnamon, Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Jalapeño

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/545717/ClayGordonHeadShotSquareCrop550x550.jpg http://posterous.com/users/1bh0OYSpV4t Clay Gordon Clay Clay Gordon Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:10:35 -0800 Rob Anderson Fresco #Chocolate - #GoodFoodAwards http://www.lavidacocoa.com/rob-anderson-fresco-chocolate-goodfoodawards http://www.lavidacocoa.com/rob-anderson-fresco-chocolate-goodfoodawards

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