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6 reasons to take your Nutella relationship to the next level

It's World Nutella Day on February 5 – that's right, a day dedicated to the beloved chocolate-y spread – so we're getting ready for spooning, melting and jar-snuggling action.

Chimney cake with nutella (kürtoskalács)

Hungarian chimney cake with Nutella (kürtoskalács) Source: John Laurie

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1. Nutella caters to your date night fantasties

Who's heard of ? Yep, Nutella lasagna... with marshmallows on top. It's a creation from Brooklyn-based baker Allison Robicelli that went absolutely gangbusters! As in: gigantic queues, worldwide media attention and a visit from the president of Ferrero (Nutella's producer) to said bakery in New York. Read more about the , or make your own at home with the recipe .
Nutelasagna
This extravagant Nutelasagna is layered with chocolate, whipped cream and topped with roasted marshmallows and hazelnuts. (Photographer Juli Leonard) Source: Tribune News Service

2. Nutella wants to party with you!

You've heard of  (the music festival where celebs get their dance on), but have you heard of ? The party will pop up in Adelaide on April 9 to celebrate the spread. Picture cooking demos, food trucks, bakery stalls and art installations. Best of all, the festival is run by Nutella nuts (fans, that is), so you know there will be plenty of cool peeps around. More info .

3. Nutella always remembers your name...

So it seemed like a good idea to begin with – give Nutella lovers the opportunity to personalise a jar and share using the hashtag . Unfortunately for Ferrero, the marketing campaign didn't go quite to plan with names like "hitler", "diabetes" and "57% sugar" popping up in social media feeds. Further controversy ensued when Nutella rejected a personalised jar for a five-year-old girl named .

4. Nutella likes to Nut-flix and chill

Who doesn't like a Friday night movie and spooning session? (Blogger Marina devoted a post to )
Nutella on the couch
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5. Nutella is street (food) smart

In Hungary, kürtoskalács (or chimney cake with Nutella) is a popular street snack. Sprinkled with sugar and nuts, the crisp, cylindrical-shaped pastry hides a gooey layer of chocolate in the middle. If you're making the treat at home (), use empty energy drink cans to shape the dough. And if you live in Sydney, head to a  bakery to try these Hungarian treats.
Chimney cake with nutella (kürtoskalács)
Hungarian chimney cake with Nutella (kürtoskalács) Source: John Laurie

6. Nutella doesn't judge when you polish off a jar

But rather thinks the whole chocolate-y-mouth-thing is pretty darn cute. Too bad Joey wasn't finishing off a jar of Nutella instead of his date's chocolate cake in .
I'm not even sorry
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Published 27 January 2016 4:46pm
Updated 5 February 2016 9:49am
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