Chocolate and orange is a time-tested combination where citrus plays against fruity cocoa to create a lively, zingy flavour. This Velvet Edition bar from Green & Black's augments the classic combo by adding almond into the mix. But is it...
If there's one region in the world that nails marzipan, it's Lübeck in northern Germany. According to Lübeck's tourist board, the link all began when Johann Georg Niederegger established a factory in the city in 1806. He was a dab-hand...
Imagine the aroma of black forest gateau. Condense this into a chocolate bar and hey presto, you've got yourself the E. Wedel Dark Chocolate with Cherry Filling 100 gram bar. While the translation of the product name from Polish to...
Green & Black's started on London's Portobello Road back in 1991 and has since grown into a giant that's now part of Mondelēz International. The core products are created with organic and Fairtrade cocoa. Besides producing a range of chocolate bars, Green & Black's also stocks a range of gifting products, including chocolate hampers.
Whittard of Chelsea has added new limited edition flavours to its line-up of hot chocolate powders. Complimenting the typical range of plain and flavoured hot chocolate powders, these limited edition tubs and tins are only available for a short period....
He's been at it again, taking ingredients like lingonberry, Roquefort cheese, and croissants and blending them into sumptuous chocolate treats. I am, of course, talking about Paul A Young's and his Valentine's Day Collection for 2019. It landed in his...
It's that time again when leading chocolatiers gather around a very worthy cause. It's time for the Chocs for Chance 2019 Charity Auction and Raffle! It's a time when chocolatiers and top restaurant chefs show off their creations to an...
Whittard of Chelsea may be famous for its tea selection, but it also boasts a sizeable coffee and hot chocolate range too. Drums of hot chocolate powder in a wide variety of flavours are available throughout the year. Keep an eye out for limited edition seasonal flavours that are only available for short periods. Gift sets are a great choice at Christmas or for birthday celebrations.
Back in February 2016, award-winning London-based chocolatier, Paul A Young, hosted a four-night Amsterdam and Bruges mini cruise aboard P&O Cruises' Ventura. It's been a while but he's once again heading back out to sea, this time aboard P&O Cruises'...
One thing I can't help but notice with all of Hotel Chocolat products is the attention to detail of the finish. Every chocolate looks as good as the next, implying their quality control team is doing a grand job. But...
For years, chocolatiers and confectionery manufacturers have had to 'settle' for a choice of just dark, milk, and white chocolate (although white chocolate isn't technically “chocolate” as it lacks cocoa solids). Many of them have done a grand job, with...
My treat today hails from a small Italian chocolate producer from Pontedera near Pisa in Tuscany. The Amadei Toscano Black 66% bar is a dark temptation slipped inside a royal green cardboard sleeve. Christmas has been and gone, but this is...