By Meghan Cadue

Decadent… have you ever actually looked up the word? I took a spin on the web and Miriam Webster provided me with a little guidance:

dec•a•dent adj. characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence <decadent pleasures>

Now to many the act of self-indulgence, the very act of being decadent, would be thought of as being something special.  Something you treat yourself to; a thing to be savored.  Now I certainly subscribe to the belief that there are somethings that should be kept for special occasions – that 18 year old scotch we bought 2 years ago that my husband has squirreled away in the liquor cabinet – but I do think we place too many wonderful things in the “decadent” category.

So here is my recommendation: take a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, head down to the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market and spend a few minutes in front of the cases at Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie.  Trust me – the desire to treat yourself will be overwhelming.
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