Chocolove has been on many a compassionate chocolate fan’s radar for years, not only because the Boulder-based company tucks a little love poem inside of each wrapper, but because there are so many delicious dairy-free flavors to choose from!  Among the tastiest vegan offering is Chocolove’s Almond and Sea Salt bar. Each nut-studded square melts in your mouth and unleashes a torrent of rich, dark-chocolate flavor and the slightest hint of saltiness. The crunchy almonds add textural dimension and another layer of richness. In other words, it’s love at first bite.

Look for Chocolove bars at Whole Foods Markets, Cost Plus World Markets, and other natural food stores throughout the United States.

by Aurelia d’Andrea, author of Vegetarian Paris.

The recipe for a happy life, according to Aurelia d’Andrea, calls for one part great food, one part travel adventure, and two parts companionship (human and animal, in equal measure). She’s living out her kitchen-inspired credo in San Francisco and Paris, France.