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Vanessa Drumgoole

If you've never heard of a brigadeiro, you're about to discover Brazil's most beloved chocolate and the most unique gift you can send. I grew up eating these at every...

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Real Estate Closing Gifts: What Clients Actually Keep (And What Gets Thrown Out)

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How to Send Chocolate as a Gift (Without It Feeling Like You Just Sent Chocolate)

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There is a moment when you are about to order chocolate as a gift, and you wonder if it is the right gift for the...

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The History of Brigadeiros: How a Brazilian Election Created a Dessert

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When I was growing up Brigadeiros were everywhere, just a normal family food that we and every one of our Brazilian friends always had for...

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Spring Birthday Ideas: Fresh, Thoughtful, and Worth Celebrating

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There is something about a spring birthday that just feels different. Not better or worse than a winter celebration. Just lighter. More room to breathe,...

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What Are Brazilian Chocolate Balls? They're Brigadeiros — And Here's What Makes Them Special

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The word is brigadeiro (pronounced bree-gah-DAY-roh), and it describes one of the most beloved foods in Brazil. Small, fudgy, rolled in chocolate sprinkles, and tucked...

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What Makes a Chocolate Gift Actually Feel Special?

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Someone always knows when they've given a forgettable gift. You hand it over, you watch them smile, and you both know — it was fine....

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Assorted handcrafted Sprinkle+Bean brigadeiros in brown paper cups showing chocolate sprinkles, crushed hazelnuts, coconut, and coffee coatings
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What Does a Brigadeiro Taste Like? Rich, Fudgy, and Unlike Anything You've Tried

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A brigadeiro tastes like rich, smooth chocolate fudge. Dense, creamy, and deeply satisfying in a way that doesn't tip into overwhelmingly sweet. If you've never...

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Where to Buy Brigadeiros Online (And What to Look For)

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Brigadeiros are having a moment in the US — and if you want to buy them online, here's what separates a genuinely great brigadeiro from...

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Brigadeiro vs Truffle: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters for Gift-Giving)

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You've given truffles. Everyone has. A sleek box, a ribbon, a dozen little cocoa-dusted balls that disappear in a day. They're lovely. They're also completely...

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