When I planned my chocolate tour of London, I knew I had to call into Piccadilly's finest grocer to see if I could get my hands on one of their weirdest creations - chocolate made with baked beans. Yes, you...
In December, I planned a last-minute trip to London. The combination of cheap coach tickets (the train to my local bus station cost more than the coach journey from Cardiff to London) and discounted hotel accommodation at Heathrow was enough...
Valentine's Day is almost upon us (again), and in true fashion, chocolatiers and chocolate manufacturers alike have been busy putting the finishing touches to a range of (mostly) pink and red boxed delights. From a retail perspective, heart-shaped boxes have...
The famous Knightsbridge store is open online, and boasts a selection of luxurious chocolate gifts for everyone. Why not treat somebody you love with a thoughtful box of chocolate truffles, a cannister of enrobed nuts, or a selection of chocolate treats from other luxurious chocolate brands?
2020 was a write-off, but 2021 has seen glimmers of normality return. With that, the lockdown blues from Christmas 2020 are behind us, and we're now keener than ever to enjoy this year's festivities without a hitch. Big (but safe)...
To say thank you. To say sorry. To wish someone luck. To express gratitude. To congratulate somebody. To grovel, and to (try to) get out of the doghouse. To wish a happy birthday. To say thank you to parents and...
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...
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.
Let's face it, 2020 has been a sucky year. Dominated by the devastatingly-destructive COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, pretty much all joy and excitement has been sucked out of this year. But we're not far from December now and Christmas will still...
I'm sure very few chocolate lovers have looked beyond the bar at the cocoa supply chain. One aspect rarely discussed is the colossal amount of food miles cocoa typically travels between farm and shop. Cocoa generally grows within ten degrees...
As Halloween draws nearer, London's Fortnum & Mason has put some of its Halloween chocolates on sale, with savings of 25% on selected lines for a limited time. So, what's included and what should you keep an eye out for...
Earlier this week I took a look at the festive range Hotel Chocolat is delivering for Christmas 2020. Today, my attention is drawn to Fortnum & Mason. The upmarket department store in Piccadilly, London, has revealed its line-up for the...