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If you want to delight your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, give them a gift of premium chocolates. To really make an impression, pair those with the right bottle of wine. As with savory foods, certain wines can bring out the flavors of chocolate in a most extraordinary way. Since there are many different varieties of chocolate – milk, dark, and white – and many types of wines, there are certain important criteria to follow to ensure that you enhance both flavors, and not overwhelm or dilute them. To save you the time of taste testing and matching on your own (although that would be enjoyable), wine and chocolate experts have already done the work for you. For instance, they have found that for a delicately f lavored milk chocolate, a heavy full-bodied red will eradicate its subtle f lavors. Or, for an intensely f lavored chocolate, such as bitter dark chocolate, the delicate f lavors of a light white wine will be overshadowed. It’s also important to match the sweetness of the wine with the sugar content of the chocolate. Dark chocolate is best paired with drier wines, while white and milk chocolate should be served with sweeter wines. These will enhance the flavors of both instead of competing against each other. And it’s always better to go a step up in sweetness than a level down. While Valentine’s Day often calls for Champagne, it’s best to abstain while consuming chocolate. Although delicious, its dry and astringent nature doesn’t pair well with the confection.

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While not technically a “true chocolate,” it’s still a favorite of many. Made from cocoa butter, a high concentration of sugar and cream, white chocolate is delectably sweet and due to the cream, high in fat. It’s this fat that brings out the flavors and notes of a sweet wine. Wines such as a Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and a Moscato d’Asti pair nicely. A rosé port is also a nice accompaniment to this type of chocolate.

When choosing the best pairings, it’s important to factor in what other ingredients are in the chocolate, such as nuts, fruit and caramels. Most aged sparkling reds pair very well with flavored chocolates. For a dark raspberry, a good choice would be a Cabernet, while a dark orange would be nice with a Botrytis Semillon. Pair a citrus-infused white chocolate with a Sauvignon Blanc and a hazelnut chocolate with a Brachetto d'Acqui for a flavorful and delicious combination.

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7. Be Present: In our fast-paced lives, being present is a rare gift. Dedicate quality time to your partner, free from distractions, and savor the richness of the moments you create together.

8. Allow Each Other Room to Grow: Love should be a catalyst for personal growth. Give your partner the freedom to evolve and discover themselves.

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“Here, people are so relaxed,” says Tom. When we feel good mentally, it manifests in the way we carry ourselves and how we view the world. Taking care of our bodies and looking our best is not an indulgence – it’s a necessity. While visiting a medical doctor takes care of our physical health, visiting a medical spa can do wonders for our mental health and wellbeing. “It’s not just coming in for one thing,” says Cris Morin, who, along with her husband Tom, owns Enriched Aesthetics in Morristown. “It’s taking time for yourself and feeling good and confident when you walk out the door.” Adds Tom, “You may come in saying ‘I would like to reduce wrinkles or I would like to lose weight, or to tone my body. Once these procedures are done, you leave with a huge smile on your face. To me, that’s where the wellness part comes in.” At Enriched Aesthetics, there are plenty of services that make clients feel and look great. These include semaglutide for weight loss, body contouring, Botox®, fillers, and HydraFacials®.

Clients can trust that these procedures and treatments will be done safely and correctly. “We don’t veer from our scope of practice,” says Cris, who was an emergency room nurse for over 30 years and has been a board-certified nurse practitioner since 2018. She also holds a specific board certification in aesthetics. Enriched Aesthetics now employs an esthetician who is also board certified in her field. “We continually educate ourselves in the ever-changing aesthetic industry.” Enriched Aesthetics offers memberships so clients can come in monthly and take advantage of all that it offers. “The options are endless with the membership,” she says. “One month they can get a facial, the next they can do some body contouring, and later possibly try laser hair reduction. The memberships give clients an opportunity to try something that maybe they never did before, and it broadens their horizons regarding overall health and wellness aspect of just taking care of themselves.” CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / M O R R I S N J

“When clients refer a friend or family member to us, that’s very rewarding,” says Cris.

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“The environment that we built here is warm, calm and soothing, not medicinal,” says Tom. “We have music playing and candles burning. We don’t rush people in and out. Our consultations are one hour. At Enriched Aesthetics, our goal is to spend this time helping you enrich your natural beauty, so you may age gracefully.” Every treatment is customized for each client. Every client goes through a skin analysis using the GLIMPSE Professional Skin Evaluator, which the med spa recently acquired. GLIMPSE Professional Skin Evaluator, as stated on its website, is the world’s first LED skin analyzer with four distinct light sources, delivers high-resolution images and in-depth analysis in seconds. These light sources provide in-depth measurements for ten top skin concerns including pores, melanin, skin tone, wrinkles, and more. “This camera has been very beneficial, allowing us to customize our treatments,” says Cris. “We then have this baseline assessment, and after we do a treatment, it’s even more impressive when we do the GLIMPSE camera again and then compare before and after.” This skin analysis is complimentary during every consultation. “We also spend time reviewing skincare products clients use at home,” she says. “They often have many different products in which they often don’t really know how they work, so we really simplify them. This simplified protocol is

going to result in clients utilizing them and staying compliant.” For Valentine’s Day, the med spa plans to offer some special promotions, especially for couples. “Our body contour machine can accommodate two people at a time, so it’s a perfect opportunity for a husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend to do a treatment together,” says Cris. “There are so many things men can do in a med spa,” says Tom. “Laser hair reduction is a big one. We all get tired of shaving on a regular basis. There’s also body contouring and weight loss - we have many male clients who come in to lose weight because it’s hard to get rid of that belly fat. We also have male clients doing microneedling and Botox.” “We make it comfortable for men,” says Cris. “The color scheme is not girly, but offers elegant blue and gray colors.” Its Valentine’s Day specials and other promotions which will be included on its app. “At Enriched Aesthetics, we offer a VIP app, and within that app is our marketplace where all our procedures, descriptions, and pricing are easily viewable at your convenience,” she says. Many clients call Enriched Aesthetics their happy place. “It makes us feel good when Cris finishes a procedure and the clients look in the mirror and they have this huge smile on their face,” says Tom. “To me, that’s what it’s all about. Go to EnrichedAesthetics.com, schedule an appointment, and find your happiness.

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