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Why Give Chocolates On Valentine’s Day?

Chocolates aren't the only way to show love on Valentine's Day, but they're definitely the most important! Find out why!Chocolate's a gift that speaks straight to the heart... and the taste buds. ...

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...

Luxury Easter Eggs For Birmingham Delivery Or Click & Collect

Our classic Easter egg range is too fragile to send by post but we can deliver Easter orders to addresses within the Birmingham area or arrange for you to 'click & collect' from our Birmingham ...

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...

Could Chocolate Be The Key To Getting Fit?

Like it or not we are all creatures of habit. Some habits are good for us, others are not, and it doesn’t take long for our habits to slip, then override our good intentions to live a healthy lifes...

Quality Chocolate – A Natural Sunscreen

High quality dark chocolate improves your mood, tastes wonderful and promotes a healthy heart. But did you know it can also help protect your skin from sun damage? Research by the University of...