You've seen them at the supermarket (for months). They're also at the petrol station, and probably at the local Post Office too. Try as hard as you might, you simply can't escape the seasonal deluge of Easter Eggs. While kids...
Over the last few years, the Easter Egg market has gone from strength to strength, with innovative new moulds used as well as creative and sublime artistry used to elevate the humble chocolate Easter Egg to something that's next level....
Thanks to Britain’s buoyant chocolate scene, Easter Day is no longer solely the preserve of young children. There are now some distinctly grown-up Easter treats out there, perfect for gifts for your beloved or as an indulgent treat for yourself....
Green & Black's started on London's Portobello Road back in 1991 and has since grown into a giant that's now part of Mondelēz International. The core products are created with organic and Fairtrade cocoa. Besides producing a range of chocolate bars, Green & Black's also stocks a range of gifting products, including chocolate hampers.
Spare a thought for our hard-working chocolatiers, with their work calendar dominated by key dates – Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter - all of which require them to produce chocolates created especially for these occasions. The relentless schedule can be...
British chocolatier Marc Demarquette is noted for his elegant way with chocolate. This Easter sees Marc bringing out a boxed collection of 12 caramel-filled chocolate Easter eggs. The eggs arrive securely and neatly packaged in a small, smart, matt black...
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 than ever. Not only that but standards are high, with...
Fritz Bützer, who changed his name to Frederick Belmont when he settled in Harrogate, learned to become a confectioner and chocolatier while travelling through Switzerland and France. In 1919, he opened Betty's Tea Room in the Yorkshire town which has since become an institution. The company still makes and sells a wide range of chocolates using the finest Swiss Grand Cru.
While most chocolatiers are currently focussed on Valentine’s Day, chocolatier Marc Demarquette is also offering a special collection – his Imperial Collection - for Chinese New Year, celebrated on February 10th with this year being Year of the Snake. Marc’s...
A little high-quality chocolate hidden in the toe of a Christmas stocking will always be a treat. Here are some stocking filler suggestions: Paul Wayne Gregory Christmas Pudding Truffle Appearance: a red-tinted half dome-shaped truffle, with a noticeable shine to...
As you might have noticed, 2012 is the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics – a big year for Britain. Across the chocolate world, a wave of patriotic creativity is apparent - from crown-shaped Jubilee...