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How Do Our Senses Affect The Taste Of Food?

Why is it that sometimes food tastes better or worse than we remember? We know that tasting is a multi-sensory experience but research shows our taste buds can actually be tricked by our other sen...

The Origin of Marzipan

Chocolates with marzipan are popular throughout the year, but have you ever wondered where marzipan originated?The origins of marzipan are a subject of some debate! The Germans, Spanish and Italia...

Our Spring Seasonal Recommendations

Spring brings with it a wonderful array of seasonal foods to excite the palate. So why eat food when it’s in season? Quite simply, because it tastes better! There’s a world of difference betwee...

Chocolate Myths Exposed!

Chocolate is one of the nation’s favourite foods, yet there are so many myths surrounding it! In this feature I aim to dispel some of those myths – you may be surprised at what you find!Myth 1: Cho...

French Confiserie To Try Before You Die

Chouchoute's owner, Pierre says: 'My favourite confiserie is made with the finest ingredients using traditional, time- honoured methods. Here are three specialities that I highly recommend you try...

The Medieval Origins Of Mother's Day

Ever wondered when and why we started to celebrate Mother's Day? You may be surprised to know it's a tradition that dates back to medieval times ...When is Mother’s Day? Easter falls on the first...

Biarritz – The Fashionable Birthplace Of Modern Chocolate

Biarritz, the fashionable seaside resort in the heart of the Basque country, is truly a “beach of kings”. Once the destination of choice for European royalty, Biarritz has a steadfast reputation f...

Why Is Pairing Champagne And Chocolate A Challenge?

Fine champagne and luxury chocolates are a classic gift combination, yet to find champagne and chocolates that complement each other is actually quite a challenge.In my experience, the champagne ca...

Luxury Venezuelan Hot Chocolate In Winter

Now that the evenings are drawing in I find myself craving a warm cup of hot chocolate. For me, there is only one method to make a truly luxurious hot chocolate drink, worthy of the quality chocol...

Chocolate - An Alternative To Coffee?

We’re often encouraged to reduce our intake of caffeine, and for most of us that means cutting down on coffee. Gloomy weather or a hectic schedule can make staying focussed throughout the day a ch...