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Why Is Chocolate Popular At Easter?

For many of us the best part of Easter is chocolate! So why is chocolate so popular at this time of year?It was the Pagans who first incorporated eggs into their springtime celebrations, to symbol...

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...

The Health Benefits of Chocolate

From heart health to weight management, there's an abundance of news these days about the benefits of chocolate, so we've put together an infographic to show you just how healthy it can be! To ...

Should you give up the foods you enjoy for a healthy lifestyle?

Every day a new study tells us what we should or shouldn’t eat, so how do we know which diet to follow for a healthy lifestyle? Here are the simple guidelines I like to follow.   Quality Ingred...

Can Chocolate Help You To Lose Weight?

As summer approaches many of us turn our thoughts to dieting and getting in shape. But did you know that chocolate can actually be your friend when you’re trying to lose weight? Neuroscientists h...

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...

The Romance of Valentine’s Chocolates

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without sharing chocolate with a loved one. Chocolate has long been associated with romance, but why?Early Aztec civilisations were the first to link chocolate ...

Can Chocolate Really Improve Your Health?

A number of recent studies support the view that quality chocolate can improve your health, yet many people remain sceptical. So just how strong is the scientific evidence?Simply put, rigorous stud...

Why Eating Chocolate Mindfully Helps Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

I have talked before about enjoying chocolate as part of a healthy lifestyle, but did you know that by being more mindful when eating, and using all five senses, you can derive even greater health ...

Fine French Confiserie At Christmas

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without fine food and, for me, these wonderful French specialities truly embody the spirit of Christmas.Pâte de Fruits and Confit de Fruits In the Auvergne region...