The Cost of Cocoa
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Charlie and the Chocolatiers

May 16 2013

Ever since Roald Dahl’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published in 1964 it has enchanted generations of children. Dahl’s vivid, grippingly-told story of a poor boy named Charlie [...]

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Cocoa Hernando Pops Up in Covent Garden

April 22 2013

Stroll along Monmouth Street and your eye might well be caught by simple yet striking window display – an open leather suitcase containing some colourful bars of chocolate, Welcome to [...]

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Review: Chocolat by Eric Lanlard

April 18 2013

Many patissiers have a penchant for chocolate. In fact, many of Britain’s best-known chocolatiers have come to chocolate from a pastry background; Damian Allsop, William Curley, Paul Wayne Gregory, Barry [...]

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Review: Friis Holm Dark Milk Chocolate Bar

April 8 2013

The rise of ‘dark milk’ chocolate – that is chocolate with the high cocoa content of dark but with the addition of milk products – sees chocolatiers exploring the potential [...]

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Chocolatier.co.uk’s guide to some Excellent Easter Eggs

March 26 2013

When it comes to Easter eggs, we’re spoilt for choice. The rise of artisan chocolatiers and quality chocolate companies mean that the range of Easter treats on offer is larger [...]

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Paul Wayne Gregory is eggs-cited!

March 25 2013

This year sees talented chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory, known for his Pure Indulgence range, launch his own range of Easter eggs for the first time. Not one to do things [...]

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Nestle recalls Kit Kat Chunky products

March 25 2013

NESTLE’s Kit Kat Chunky Collection Giant Egg is one of five products that has been recalled by the confectionery giant. Customers are also urged to return: KIT KAT CHUNKY PEANUT [...]

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Chocolatier.co.uk visits Alexeeva & Jones

March 20 2013

The arrival of a new chocolate shop is always to be welcomed. London’s Notting Hill is now home to Alexeeva & Jones, a distinctly upmarket chocolate shop founded by Gareth [...]

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Easter events guide 2013

March 12 2013

Easter sees a delectable range of events featuring chocolate taking place around the country. Here’s a selection of some eggsciting events! Easter Fun event at Holkham Hall, including guess the [...]

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Interview: Barry Johnson, Rococo’s Principal Chocolatier

March 7 2013

Photograph: James Murphy Barry Johnson, Rococo’s new Principal Chocolatier, is a man with plans and projects. Having just completed his first “very busy” year at Rococo taking over from his [...]

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