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Pairing Nuts and Wine in Autumn

When it comes to fine foods, autumn is my favourite season. So much wonderful produce is at its best at this time, but there is one pairing in particular that I feel truly captures the flavour of ...

Could Having A Sweet Tooth Be Genetic?

Studies have shown that if you have a sweet tooth, your genes could be the reason why. But how should a preference for sweet things affect the foods you choose?A recent study by Professor Hely Tuor...

Chocolate Tasting And The Five Senses

Tasting fine quality chocolate engages all five of our senses, so how do you get the maximum enjoyment from the experience? For me, food is not merely sustenance; it is one of life’s great pleasu...

Quality - The Best Measure of a Memorable Gift

What makes the perfect gift? Sometimes it’s something money can’t buy. Advice from a loved one, a homebaked cake or a carefully handcrafted card. Perhaps everyone’s view is different but when b...

Are Cocoa Beans An Endangered Species?

In recent years there's been a lot of media coverage about the future of the cocoa bean; but it's good quality chocolate that is really in danger.Not all cocoa beans are alike. The three main types...

Why Is French Montelimar Nougat So Special?

Ever since we first introduced handmade Montelimar nougat into our retail store in 2005, customers have asked how it differs from the familiar varieties they grew up with.Nougat to the British pala...

French Sea-Salted Caramel? It's Nothing New!

A few years ago adding salt to sweet treats was a strange concept to the English palate, but the French have long combined salty and sweet flavours to make irresistible pairings.Sea-salted caramel ...

Chocolate News You Can Get Your Teeth Into

New research has found evidence that eating chocolate can help us achieve the beautiful smile we all crave! Studies carried out in the UK, USA and Japan have concluded that high quality, dark cho...

Food From The Loire Valley

Often called the “Garden of France”, the Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, floral gardens and rolling green hills with a reputation for incredible food. But what is it that makes the...

Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate?

Despite the well-known benefits of quality dark chocolate, many adults have a nostalgic sweet spot for white chocolate, prompting the question “Is white chocolate really chocolate?”. The true choc...