Last year I reviewed the Valrhona Lait Jivara 40% Tasting Bar, a bite-size bar of chocolate ideal as a treat. Back then, I craved more of the flavour of cocoa to come through. Fast forward to today and I've got...
Valrhona is one of the biggest chocolate manufacturers in the world, with a huge repository of cocoa blends to explore. When I spotted a cute little bar from the French chocolate maker in Whole Foods Market in London, I knew...
Valrhona, the French chocolate company, is highly regarded within the world of pastry chefs both for their high-quality chocolate and, importantly, for the practical support and training the company offers to patissiers working with their chocolate. This Christmas, Valrhona has...
Ireland's Lily O'Brien's Chocolates dates back to 1992 when Mary Ann O'Brien discovered her true passion for all thing's chocolate, naming the company after her daughter. Today, from the heart of Co. Kildare, the company creates a wide range of chocolate treats, from chocolate gifts through to assorted selection boxes. They also offer a selection of personalised boxes.
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Among the world of chocolatiers and pastry chefs, French chocolate company Valrhona is both widely used and well-respected. “Valrhona is one of those high-quality brands which you can trust to deliver consistent quality,” says Benoit Blin, Head Pastry chef at...
There was a time when chocolate lovers in the northwest of England faced something of a dilemma when looking for decent fare beyond the usual Cadbury’s, Thorntons and Nestlé offerings. But a quiet evolution seems to have been taking place...
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...
Whittard of Chelsea may be famous for its tea selection, but it also boasts a sizeable coffee and hot chocolate range too. Drums of hot chocolate powder in a wide variety of flavours are available throughout the year. Keep an eye out for limited edition seasonal flavours that are only available for short periods. Gift sets are a great choice at Christmas or for birthday celebrations.
Founded in 1922, Valrhona, the renowned French chocolate company, continues to innovate. To celebrate its 90th anniversary, September 11th, 2012 saw Valrhona launch its new creation - ‘Dulcey chocolate’ – to an audience of assorted pastry chefs, media and people...
The Academy of Chocolate, as founder and Chairman Sara Jayne Stanes explained to me, “was founded in 2005 for educational purposes, to teach people how to distinguish between chocolate and chocolate confectionery and explore the long journey from bean to...
In the world of fine chocolate, Valrhona is a major player, used by professional chefs and cookery schools around the globe. Excitingly for British chocolate-lovers, 2012 sees Valrhona bring their cooking with chocolate classes to our shores. “We want to...
Valrhona's chocolate factory is based in the small town of Tain l'Hermitage, in a wine growing district near Lyon. Valrhona's products are "vintage chocolates" some being "made from beans of a single year's harvest in exceptional plantations." The Guanaja Grué...