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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...

The One Key Ingredient That Makes Quality Chocolate Healthier

Cocoa butter is the ingredient that gives luxury chocolate its smooth and satisfying quality. But did you know that cocoa butter also has excellent health benefits?What is cocoa butter? Cocoa bea...

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...

The Benefits Of Drinking Milk After A Workout

We all know the importance of staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water. But milk can actually be much better at keeping your body hydrated for longer!Milk is absorbed into the bloodstream more...

Chocolate can boost your brain power!

We know that good quality chocolate’s good for the heart and blood circulation but studies show that enjoying fine quality dark chocolate can also make us smarter!A number of research projects in r...

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...