13
May
Is Chocolate Vegetarian?
By its very nature, chocolate comes from a plant - the Theobroma tree and in its purest form is vegetarian and even vegan. It is through the additions of other ingredients during the processing of the cocoa bean...
06
May
Trading Fairly
Knowing where your chocolate comes from ensures you can make the very best choices regarding what matters to you. If provenance is important, you'll want to understand where in the world cocoa is grown, if ethical chocolate is...
09
Apr
Unveiling our rebranded gin-infused chocolate bars
To mark Gin & Tonic Day, we’re delighted to unveil our rebranded range of gin-fused chocolate bars which includes a new flavour. Click “continue reading” to find out more.
04
Mar
International Women’s Day: Women in British Manufacturing
To mark International Women’s Day, we talk to our founder, Linda Barrie about life in the manufacturing industry and why more women should consider careers in the sector.
03
Mar
Can Classical Music Change The Taste Of Cocoa?
Can classical music have an effect on the flavour profile of cocoa beans? It’s an interesting question which Luker Chocolate (our chocolate supplier) is currently researching in Columbia.
27
Nov
Great News About Drinking Chocolate!
We've got to share with you the good news! It's that time of year now where the nights are dark earlier, it's cold and a little damp - making it the perfect time to snuggle up with a luxurious...
20
Oct
Halloween Traditions
Traditions generally creep up on us and we often don't think about how or why we are doing the things the way we do. Halloween is a time of several of these traditions, and we've included just 4 for...
20
Oct
The Folklore of Jack of the Lantern
Pumpkin Lantern
With Halloween creeping up on us, we wanted to explore how the pumpkin became significant for this season, and here in lies the tale of Jack O' Lantern.
07
Oct
The Tradition Of Halloween
Halloween Festivals
With Halloween fast approaching, the shops full of costumes, scary masks, and plenty of Halloween chocolate and treats, we've been doing some reading to trace the roots of Halloween and the...