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Hotel Chocolat Christmas Stocking

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to offer the most finest of chocolate, in the classic sense, to get good ratings here. Marks are awarded based on many factors, most notably: “giving people what they desire”. If you wanted a Christmas stocking full of chocolate that will appeal...

Hotel Chocolat Calvados Apples

Many chocolate companies will be offering the same old stuff they made last year and the year before. But you don't have to buy it, there are some absolutely wonderful Christmas chocolate treats from the likes of Hotel Chocolat.

Hotel Chocolat Halloween Bites H-Box Selection

By the looks of it, this Hotel Chocolat Halloween Bites H-Box Selection must have been very popular as it was out of stock a week before Halloween. Of course, there will be finer treats out there, but in terms of value for money Hotel Chocolat has done very well.

Zotter Chocolate Gifts

One of the most striking of Christmas chocolate bars from Zotter this year is the ‘Merry Christmas‘ bar and there’s more relating to the festivities than just those evocative words emblazened on the packaging, but also because it contains spicy marzipan with homemade hazelnut and cinnamon...

Tabasco Chocolate

You would have thought that Tobasco chilli chocolate would be hotter than a weekend in Death Valley, alas it wasn't that hot. In fact it tasted more of ginger beer than anything else. The quality of the chocolate isn't all that great either. At a penny less than five Pounds too I just has to be a gimmick than any form of serious chocolate.

Thorntons Truffles Heart Little Gifts

I can't say these truffles are my most favourite I've ever tried purely because they're very sweet. I prefer them to be more creamy and have less sugar.

Chocolate Valentine’s Day Roses

These chocolate roses from Firebox are perhaps one of the most naffist novelty Valentine's gifts I've ever had the missfortune to review.

Divine White Chocolate And Strawberry Hearts

Unusually, these white foil-wrapped hearts chocolate were actually pretty nice. Perhaps I wouldn't reach for them as I do dark chocolate when I'm working and need a distraction. But still, they were a lot nicer than I thought they'd be.

Thornton’s Continental Chocolatier’s Tasting Collection Heart

If size matters for you and you've got to find the biggest box of chocolates on the high street then you should take a look at these. I found them too sweet to consume in any great quantity, but I'm sure most people will love them.

Hotel Chocolat Love Notes

Hotel Chocolat create Valentine's gifts that have more thought put into them than many chocolatiers - especially when it comes to the functionality and process of how they're given. If you want to show you love someone and want to lay the romance on thick, then this is what you need to buy.

Chococo Raspberry Pavlova Milk Chocolate Heart

Every chocolatier seems to sell chocolate hearts for Valentine's Day, but too few make anything worth taking notice off. Most of them seemingly use the cheapest couverture they can and then sprinkle some ingredients on top. There's nothing original about that.

Sunshine & Butterflies Christmas Selection Box

For those of you who prefer chocolatiers to put some effort into what they produce - even before they get into their development kitchen then I implore you to try this Christmas selection from Sunshine & Butterflies as they were outstanding!

Christmas at Santa’s House

These chocolate treats for children aren't cheap, but they're very enjoyable. The outer packaging is very engaging whilst the chocolates inside are wrapped perfectly for sharing or for keeping for yourself and enjoying as an occasional treat.

Divine Fairtrade Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar

The Divine milk chocolate advent calendar might taste a touch too sweet for me but I loved the message that it promotes - which is typically one missed at this time of year.

Chococo Christmas Crackle Tree

If you think deeply about this Christmas chocolate Christmas tree then you'll see how they've managed to combine so many different elements that should be appreciated: flavour, appearance and frivolity.

Lindt Chocolate Bear

Who loves Lindt chocolate? There'll certainly be a good number of people reading this blog that have bought and appreciated at least one of the Lindt golden chocolate figures. And there's a reason for it, despite being mass-produced they're not all that bad.

Hotel Chocolat Mince Pies

I really can't say that these chocolate mince pies from Hotel Chocolat are worth the money seeing as they're £7.50 for just 95g and they don't even taste all that spectacular. I do believe, however, that they do have far more suitable chocolate treats for Christmas if that's what you're looking for.

Montezuma’s Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar

Purely because there are so few dark chocolate advent calendars to choose from this has to be the best. One day I'd love fine chocolate makers to offer advent calendars, but I don't think we'll see that day any time soon.

Chocolate By Paul Chrystal – A Book Review

There are probably more books about chocolate than you could possibly read in a lifetime. But if you were looking for a relaxed read then there can be few as engaging as this book by Paul Chrystal.

Hotel Chocolat Christmas 2011

I just love the huge variety of Christmas chocolates that Hotel Chocolat offer each year. There's just so much imagination and every taste and need seems to be catered for. 2011 should be a good Christmas for chocolate lovers.

Organic Milk Chocolate Pumpkins

We all love good value for money when we're buying chocolate treats, and Halloween shouldn't be any different. If you're buying these chocolate pumpkins in the gift hamper they're not too bad value for money. But on their own I'd say they're not worth the money.

Montezuma’s Organic Halloween Hamper

Just a quick look at what you get in the organic Halloween chocolate hamper from Montezuma's.

Chocolate Christmas Crackers

You just can't beat Hotel Chocolat when it comes to seasonal chocolate gifts and although these are more on the uninsperational end of what they do, they still serve the people that just want something simple from their favourite chocolate maker on their table when it comes to Christmas.

Chocolate Stocking Fillers

What's better than opening up a stocking full of chocolates on Christmas morning? It's one of the highlights of Christmas for me. But what do you put in them? Well here are some ideas.

Cadbruy’s Screme Egg

The Cadbury's Screme Egg was always going to be far too sweet and hardly any different from the normal Creme egg, but why change something that works for so many people? I'm sure school play grounds at lunch time will be full of children munching away on them.

Cadbury’s Halloween Trick or Treat Hamper

So its not the most refined of chocolate hampers you'll ever find, but it does offer parents an inexpensive way to offer trick or treat chocolates to the children that come knocking on Halloween.

Boo! Dark Chocolates

These little, scary (well almost) dark chocolate trick or treat chocolates from Hotel Chocolat are pretty much spot on if you wanted to give the kids some better quality chocolate on Halloween.

Chocolate Pumpkin – The Yumpkin

Perhaps not the finest chocolate treat from Hotel Chocolat, but I'm sure children will love them. But I just feel that Hotel Chocolat offer much better Halloween chocolate in their range.

Cadbury’s Wishes

If you like very sweet confectionery then you'll like this chocolate star from Cadbury's. Just don't buy it if you prefer your chocolate to have a more adult flavour.

Personalised Christmas Chocolates From Cocoapod

You don't have to buy all of your Christmas chocolates from the multinational companies this year. Try and buy something from the smaller companies as well.

Quality Street My Purple Bar

So I didn't actually expect a great deal better from this bar given that is is made by Nestle, but I didn't think it could be this devoid of flavour.

Mint Aero Christmas Tree

Of course Mint Aeros aren't the best chocolate you've ever tasted - probably nothing from Nestle would be. But they've got a market and they do a good job of supplying people with sweet confectionary.

The Smooch Valentines Day Hamper

So it’s probably difficult to get any further away from Valentine’s Day but as they “romance should never die”! It’s just strange that many chocolate shops don’t cater for the love bugs amongst us by selling a wide range of romantic chocolate gifts all year around. Take The...

Honeycomb & Marshmallow Chocolate Pizza

Why do I love chocolate pizzas so much? I really shouldn't but they are fantastic if you need a self-indulgent chocolate experience. The pizza is 1cm thick too and made with good quality couverture so they won't taste like most novelty chocolate gifts which often taste very poor.

Chocolate Shot Glasses

Perhaps not the finest chocolate related product I'll ever review on this site, but at least its not the worst! It'll obviously be bought by young ladies who wanted a pre-hen night tipple as they prepare to go out. I just don't think I'd be buying them again!

The Chocolate Boutique Hotel

I'm trying to line up some time to visit the Chocolate Boutique Hotel In Bournemouth. If anyone has visited it, could they let me know what they thought?

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

If you are looking for the best chocolate Father's Day gifts then you shouldn't really look any further than these chocolate covered strawberries. I know they're not cheap, but they're worth every penny!

CHOC Chick Raw Chocolate Making Starter Kit

The CHOC Chick Raw Chocolate Making Starter Kit is actually very good value for money as at £11.99 you get about thirty chocolates and about an hour of fun.

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...

Mayan Magic Chocolate Making Kit

If you'd like some fun with the kids then certainly try this chocolate making kit from Mayan Magic. It is good fun really!

Paul A. Young Valentine’s Brownie

What more could you want from a special Valentine's chocolate treat? This brownie from Paul A. Young is special in that its incredibly moist and flavoursome. Just don't eat it all in one go, you'll want to savour every bite.

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

Here's where you can buy Valentine's chocolate gift hampers online and read a bit of a background about what to look for.

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...

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