In 2021, I found myself in sudden need of a large Easter egg. The supermarket shelves were full of the usual selection of small, medium and large eggs, but I sought something bigger. Which got me thinking. How large is...
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...
I'm a big cruise ship fan, and first heard about the Venchi 1878 brand in the build-up to the launch of MSC Cruises' high-tech MSC Seaside cruise ship. Here, the Italian chocolate maker's products took centre stage in the Venchi...
Harry Specters, a social enterprise, not only creates beautiful and tasty collections of chocolates for all occasions throughout the year, but it also offers jobs and training opportunities for people with autism. This is feel-good, do-good chocolate in action.
Fancy seeing my top advent calendar recommendations for 2019? You are never to old for an advent calendar. Or at least that's my justification for having one. Lately, Black Friday, Brexit, and, quite frankly, modern life in general all suck...
One good thing about a cold snap – it offers a very good excuse indeed to indulge in a hot chocolate – the perfect comfort drink for winter weather. The day when ‘hot chocolate’ meant simply a teaspoon of mass-produced,...
Made in Italy by Venchi chocolatiers, these chocolate cigars have been modelled on the Cuban smoke and are very realistic indeed. Tightly-rolled bundles with a red and gold tag which immediately gives an impression of class. These are novelty items...
El grande. The big one. This monster hamper is crammed full of bean-to-bar chocolate bars, truffles, chocolate hazelnut spread, cacao nib brandy, and even a bottle of champers for good measure. It's perfect for special people in your life for birthdays or Christmas.
Venchi positions itself in the market as an "atelier of confectionery art whose aim is to transform cocoa in an extraordinary experience". It may be so but make no mistake this is an artisan outfit with an industrial infrastructure. The...