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The Cocoa Corner – Chocolate Blog & Recipes
Welcome to The Cocoa Corner, your source for chocolate inspiration! Discover delicious chocolate recipes, expert baking tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from our York chocolate kitchen. Learn about ethical chocolate making, The Chocolate Dream initiative, and get creative with chocolate in new and exciting ways.
What You’ll Find Here
- Easy chocolate recipes for home bakers
- Expert tips for working with chocolate
- Stories from our sustainable cocoa journey
- Seasonal chocolate ideas and inspiration
- The latest chocolate news and trends
Why is Palm Oil Bad?
Why is palm oil bad?
Palm oil itself is an oil harvested from a resource, yet it is widely blamed as the one of the leading causes of deforestation, along with beef farming, soybean production and timber farming. The world’s consumption...
#choosewisely Campaign
This Easter we are going to be talking about the ongoing issues with palm oil, in the hope that what we talk about can help you to make better decisions when purchasing products; especially chocolate!
Our #choosewisely campaign aims to explore...
Heart of Gold – Mother’s Day Blog
As Mother’s Day approaches, for many it is a time to celebrate the love of a good mum, yet for others it is a tender and difficult time, as they navigate the loss of their loved one, or grieve for...
Raspberry & Rose Marshmallow Cookie Recipe
An ideal bake for Mother's Day, this delicious raspberry & rose marshmallow cookie recipe will always be a nice treat to say thank you to the mother figure in your life. Click "continue reading" to view the recipe.
At the heart of it…
2019 has seen us undertake the refresh of our brand, with the aim of modernising our packaging and logo. It’s quite interesting when you sit back to work through the process, as it makes you ask questions of where you...
Dark Chocolate Christmas Fudge Recipe
In indulgent, dark chocolate Christmas fudge recipe that is made in minutes, and is great as handmade Christmas gifts; simply pop them in a cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon! Click "continue reading" to find out more.
Best Games to play on Christmas Day (That Cost Nothing)!
Christmas is a day of fun, laughter, food and of course, family; but we know that it can actually be hard to keep everyone entertained for the whole day, and with Christmas being one of the biggest expenses of the...
Dark Chocolate Christmas Log Recipe
A chocolate treat for the festive season - this beautiful more-ish Christmas chocolate log is perfect for sharing with the family, and looks a treat in the centre of the table! View the recipe by clicking "continue reading."
DIY Christmas Gifts
Sometimes, a handmade gift beats all other gifts; it’s personal, and beautiful; and not only shows that you have spent money on a loved one - but thought, and time, which are precious to us. But where do you start?...