Brothers Hugo and Horacio uncork a spirited debate on pairing wine with chocolate. From milk chocolate melting into Merlot to dark chocolate battling bold Cabernets, the monks weigh harmony against chaos—with Hugo preaching balance and Horacio championing indulgence. Along the way, they stumble into sugar avalanches, angel cartwheels, and the truth that pairing is as personal as your palate. In the end, joy wins out—though restraint may have been left in the cellar.

In this episode of the Mixed Monks Podcast, Brothers Horacio and Hugo dive into the smoky, surprising world of chocolate in barbecue. Horacio celebrates cocoa-glazed ribs, cornbread with melted chocolate pockets, and piña colada–brushed shrimp skewers, while Hugo explains how dark chocolate deepens flavor by balancing sweetness, bitterness, and smoke. Together, they reveal how chocolate transforms barbecue from a simple meal into a sacred, memorable feast—equal parts philosophy and finger-licking joy.

In this bright and tangy episode of The Mixed Monk Podcast, Brother Horacio champions the bold, tropical punch of lime while Brother Hugo defends lemon’s refined, sunlit elegance. From ancient trade routes to modern chocolate pairings, the monks spar, sip, and squeeze their way toward citrus harmony—proving that whether you zest at sunrise or sunset, life’s better with a twist.