Table Talk: Five local sweets to make your Valentine swoon
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years. In her role as the food and restaurant writer for The Daily Memphian, she covers food news, provides readers an inside look into their favorite restaurants and offers suggestions for what to order at eateries across the Memphis area.
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV. She also hosts a radio show “The Weekly Dish” on Memphis’s NPR station WKNO-FM.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
Roses and chocolate-covered strawberries are the quintessential gifts for Valentine’s Day.
While no Valentine would scoff at those traditional offerings, you could also think outside the (heart-shaped) box and get them something made right here in Memphis.
I spent the last week taste-testing local treats such as cheesecakes, croissants and ice pops. Here are five delicacies, all inspired by roses and chocolate-covered strawberries, that are my top picks for Valentine’s Day this year.
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