A collection of tips and advice to help you find better chocolate, as well as cool and interesting chocolate I see from around the world.
10 Top Tips For Buying Chocolate In Paris
The continent is well-known for its fabulous chocolate, but what about if you've got a couple of days to explore Paris, what should you know before you leave?Chocolate Stocking Fillers
Beautiful Gift Boxes For Christmas
Chocolate Cigarellos
Chocolate Cups
Giant Mississippi Mud Pie from Hotel Chocolat
Cocoa Honey & Mustard Dressing
Last year I tried some of Hotel Chocolat‘s chocolate-themed dressings and thought they were fantastic. The problem was that I got to try them at a press event and wasn’t exactly sure which of their range I actually got to try. But I came across this Cocoa Honey & Mustard Dressing and...The Smooch Valentines Day Hamper
Chocolate Tasting Clubs
I just love chocolate tasting clubs as you never know what you're going to get through the post. You won't like every chocolate you get, but at least you'll play a part in the evolution of the chocolatier.Wimbledon Chocolate Tennis Balls
Of course they're not cheap, but they do look fantastic and I should have bought some when I had the chance!The Chocolate Boutique Hotel
Royal Wedding Marc Demarquette Chocolate Heart
Chocolates For The Royal Wedding By Prestat
I’m not the biggest fan of Prestat, but when you’re appoiunted to Her Majesty The Queen as Purveyors of Chocolates you’d be daft not to bring out a range of chocolates for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. They’ve created a range of their ‘finest...The Toblerone Ritual – TV Advert
Same Day Chocolate Delivery
So where on earth, ok the internet, can you get same day chocolate delivery? There must be some places surely? Well there are, but you’re more likely to get it if you live in London. There are some that do deliver nationwide, but putting your order in as early as possible is key. We’ve all...How To Taste Chocolate
Most people don’t really taste chocolate they eat it. That’s fine if you’re buying a cheap bar of confectionary, but if you’ve spent a fiver or even a tenner on a bar of chocolate you’ll want to experience the most out of it. But how far do you want to go? Well, I’d say...Go All Out With a Gift of Valentine’s Chocolates
Once a year lovers unite to celebrate love and romance. While some couples barely acknowledge the day, most people make at least a token effort to show their significant other that they care. However, if you want to really impress your loved one, something bigger and better is called for. Chocolates make an...The Best Dark Chocolate Valentine’s Gifts
A look a the dark chocolate Valentine's gifts that you can buy online.The Best Milk Chocolate Valentine’s Gifts
A look at some of the best milk chocolate gifts for Valentines Day this year. There is just so much choice when it comes to milk chocolate that it can be difficult to choose which is the most appropriate.Send a Valentine’s Message Engraved in Chocolate
Selecting a memorable Valentine’s gifts brings a lot of factors into play. You want the gift to be meaningful, while still maintaining an element of originality. In many cases, it’s likely that you are also concerned about keeping your offering within a budget range that you are comfortable...Novelty Chocolate Gifts for Valentine’s Fun
Depending on your perspective, a novelty gift can mean several things. At a basic definitive level, novelty products indicate originality and newness. In this light, any chocolate that you run across that catches your eye would qualify as a novelty chocolate Valentine. In some lights, however, the novelty...Combine Cute With Class for Your Valentine’s Gifts
As the calendar turns to February, millions of partners begin to panic. Of course you love your significant other and want to let them know how special they are to you. However, isn’t a bad gift worse than not doing anything at all? It can be a lot of pressure to pick out something that your loved one...Valentine’s Hampers – Dressed to Impress
Valentine’s Day only comes once a year, making it extremely important for you to take the opportunity to honor your lover. While there are dozens of different gifts that can fit the bill, chocolate is still a distinct favorite for both men and women. Chocolate can, however, become boring if you...John Lewis – The Best in Valentine’s Chocolates in One Stop
There are dozens of British chocolatiers that deserve your notice this Valentine’s Day, not to mention other companies that may be based in other locations. While some people are loyal to their favorite brand, most chocolate connoisseurs enjoy the experience of tasting and comparing many different...Variety is the Spice of Life at Fortnum & Mason
Valentine’s Day is the annual event where you get the special opportunity to honor your lover. However, too often, finding the perfect gift can make this experience more frustrating than memorable. There is certainly plenty to choose from, but just sheer variety isn’t always enough to impress...Prestat – Make it a Historic Celebration of the Festival of Love
Here I take a look at what Prestat have to offer when looking to buy Valentine's chocolates which you can get delivered by post.Montezumas- Valentine’s Chocolate With a Healthy Dose of Cute!
No matter who you are shopping for this Valentine’s Day, it’s likely that you will quickly become overwhelmed with how many options are on the market when it comes to chocolates. Chocolate covers a huge part of the gift-giving market when it comes to Valentine’s gifts. However, what...Green & Blacks – A Household Name for Valentine’s Gifts
A Cut Above With Chocolate Trading Co.
Valentine’s Luxury at Hotel Chocolat
While chocolates are a popular Valentine’s Day gift, selecting this option for your loved one can end up being an after-thought if quality and presentation aren’t given top priority. From department store fare to small producers, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of different chocolates...Thorntons Offers a Full Range of Valentine’s Chocolates
No matter what the occasion, chocolates are a popular gift-giving option. However, no celebration generates more sales of this creamy confection than the mid-February event known as Valentine’s Day. Though the holiday has been recognized since 500 AD, it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the...Flowers & Chocolates
This year seems to be a great deal better if you’re a bloke looking for Flowers and Chocolates with delivery by post for Valentine’s Day. Previously it seemed that most chocolate or flower retailers thought us men would just buy them from the garage on the way home from work. But now...Rococo Valentines Chocolates
One of the things I love most about most about Rococo is their chocolate art. For every season or occasion Rococo have great, exceptional looking chocolate art that also manages to taste damn good and 2011 sees these purveyors of fine chocolates expand their range to offer even more romantic Valentines...White Chocolate Praline Nutcracker
How cute does this White Chocolate Praline Nutcracker from Demarquette look? It’s pretty large at 300g and is made from a mould of an antique design of a soldier in full parade uniform. It comes in an 18cm form and is filled with giandja. This one is made with dark chocolate, although Marc does make...Organic Cocoa Powder
This organic cocoa powder isn't too expensive and does sound interesting, I'll just have to wait to buy some.Sir Hans Sloane Christmas Chocolates
My Perfect Job – Green & Black’s Taste Assistant
Go on, you know you'd love to work with chocolate all day. If this is the case, then you should apply for this job.Chocolate Christmas Tree Decorations
You can add a bit more interest to your Christmas tree with some of these chocolate decorations.Milk Chocolate Best Dressed Santas
Go on, you really want some of these Milk Chocolate Best Dressed Santas.Hotel Chocolat Dark Chocolate Super Booster Desk Pot
The Hotel Chocolat Dark Chocolate Super Booster Desk Pot would be perfect if you needed a bit more energy whilst at work.Chocolate Hearts
Chocolate Hearts are always going to be popular for St. Valentines Day, but its about time they made them more interesting.Chocolate Covered Cherries
I’ve found some more chocolates I’d like to try – these chocolate covered cherries from Hotel Chocolat. I don’t know why I’ve got a sudden craving for cherry flavoured chocolate, but I do. And don’t these look damn fine? I don’t know how many you get in the tub but...Sea Salt Caramels In A Bar
I wonder if William Curley convert me to a sea salted caramel fan?Chocolate Mock Turtle Soup
The first of my three chocolate creations I’d like try for the day, and ones you might like to try in the future is this Mock Turtle Soup Easter Hamper from Demarquette. I know we’ve not even got to Christmas yet (at the time of writing) but it just looked too cute to ignore. Of course (he says...Chocolate Christmas Snow Globes
For Christmas there can be anything more than people identify with than snow globes. This one from Artisan du Chocolat looks fantastic.Cherry Chocolates From Chococo
Another from my list of chocolate I want to try is cherry chocolates gift set from Chococo. Having recently tried the cherry chocolate from the new Thornton’s Continentals I just fell back in love with cherry flavoured chocolate and whilst surfing the chocolate internet, I just came across these and...Chocolate Pearls
As I continue my look at chocolates I just want to try … I’ve found some chocolate pearls from Artisan du Chocolat. They’ve got a good selection too. For starters they’ve got some Silver South Sea Pearls which are silver/white chocolate pearls filled with dark chocolate ganache...How To Choose Wedding Favour Packaging
A look at how to choose packing for your wedding favours.Other Things to Think About When Buying Wedding Favours
There are a good number of other considerations to take into account. Here are some quick tips.Making Wedding Favours
If you wanted to save some money then making your own wedding favours might be an option.
