Wines of Chile tasting - the hams

Yes, wine was the focus of the recent Wines of Chile tasting tour, but let's not forget the well selected accoutrements... like the Spanish-themed charcuterie

Miniature Holiday Snow Village at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

The miniature Holiday Village has returned to the Hyatt in San Francisco near the Embarcadero.

A San Francisco tradition, the display was gone for over two years after the death of the previous owner of the display. Because the display is not owned by the hotel it required years to find another kind soul and hobbyist who could dedicate the days needed to set up the display.

Fortunately one was located, and the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero celebrated with chocolate treats and man made snowfall in the hotel lobby.

WATCH: The Cheese of France, Take Two

You know how sometimes promotional spots are sometimes much more interesting than the actual programs. Well, we have found this spot for The Cheeses of France to be intriguing, in particular in that Gallic style the French have perfected.

See if this doesn't make you either chuckle or go to the refrigerator.

TasteTV Events include:

• The San Francisco Chocolate Salon
• The Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
• The Seattle Chocolate Salon
• International Chocolate Salon
• The TASTE AWARDS