02
Jun
The Difference Between Milk, White & Dark Chocolate
Seeing as we are about all things chocolate here at Choc Affair; we thought it would be helpful to explain the differences between milk, white and dark chocolate.
From the image above, you can see that sugar and cocoa butter are...
02
Jun
Lemon & White Chocolate Profiteroles
This white chocolate profiteroles recipe is a definite favourite at home; light and crisp choux pastry, with creamy centres and fresh raspberry flavours, making an enjoyable finale to a meal. It’s one of those recipes that is perfect to use...
23
May
Colombia Visit – May 2019
Two of our team members, James & Richard, recently flew out to Colombia to see all of the work that is currently going on out there within the cocoa industry. Our cocoa beans are grown in Colombia, and we work...
19
May
Why Chocolate Makes Us Happy
You may have wondered before, ‘what is in chocolate that makes you happy’? Well - we have certainly thought about this, and thought we would look into it and answer the ultimate question!
Well - after much research into the subject,...
19
May
Cherry & Chocolate Sponge
An easy sponge cake recipe is my go to for a quick pud for Sunday dinners. This chocolate sponge recipe is one of those recipes I just love to make, as it is so reminiscent of school dinner days and...
13
May
5 Reasons Why Baking is Good for your Mental Health
This week is mental health awareness week, and over the years, we have grown to talk about mental health more than we have ever done before. Whatever your family role, gender, occupation, age - mental health can affect anyone, which...
10
May
Chocolate, Caramel & Nougat Tart
This recipe was created when our designer, Lisa, needed a showstopper of a dessert for a gathering, but didn’t want to bake anything whilst she cooked the main meal! So; inspired by a ‘no-bake’ style, she created this gorgeous, gooey...
10
May
Who Invented Chocolate?
The history of chocolate can be traced back as far as the ancient Mayans and Aztecs in Mexico, both of which are classed as some of the greatest ancient civilizations that have ever been discovered! Within the Aztec culture, cacao...
30
Apr
How Chocolate is Made
Have you ever wondered where it comes from and how chocolate is made? That delicious sweet product we love to eat in so many formats? Filled with caramel, flavoured with chilli flakes or peppermint oil, wrapped around nuts, toffee and...