Do you know what "Circus Peanuts" are? Apparently Alpana Singh and Phil Ponce didn't the last time Alpana was here. We attempt to correct a past misunderstanding in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

"Circus Peanut" tasting Liquors

• Maraska Pelinkovac
• Pisang Ambon
• Maraska Kruskovac

Alpana's recommendations for what to drink with chocolate cake

Wine:

• St Francis Zinfandel - Santa Rosa, California $16: "The raspberry fruit notes compliment the chocolate."

Beer:

• Lindemans Raspberry Lambic - Vlezenbeek, Belgium $11 (750 ml bottle)

Alpana’s Pick for Pinot Noir under $10

• Silver Ridge Pinot Noir 2009 - California $8.99