Author Archives: Judith Lewis
Gail’s Bakery Redux
I went to Gail’s bakery across the street from Paul A Young and bought myself some of the brownie iterations on offer there. I thought that I’d give them a try. The newest Gail's bakery is in Soho right across ...
Pierre Marcolini Selection Box
One of the chocolatiers I love is Pierre Marcolini. Before I had ever met him, his chocolates changed my life. I remember the exact moment. It was on my first official chocolate tour of London the first or second year ...
Matcha Chocolat Valentines Selection & Win A Box!
That’s right – I’ve teased you with my reviews of it and now it’s here for you to order in time for delivery on Valentines day. This delightful selection must be the best yet from Matcha Chocolat, combining Japanese inspired ...
The Chocolate Shop Chocolate Wine
Now, I love chocolate as much as, if not more than, most people and yet even I balked at the idea of chocolate wine. I mean, surely wine is fine on its own and I can choose the chocolate I ...
Carlucicos Bocconcini al liquore Cake & Chocolate Bites
It is now only two short weeks until Valentine’s Day and I know husband will buy me some supermarket roses if I’m lucky. I, on the other hand, will agonise from now until the day itself to find the perfect ...
Seventy Percent Chocolate Flavours Monthly Flavour Journeys
I know from chatting with people that some would love to know more about chocolate and chocolate tasting but it isn’t easy to find places to learn. Tasting anything professionally takes training and most just want to understand chocolate better. Seventy ...
Were Rude Health & Demarquette Robbed of Their Joint Award?
In the world of judging, there is always controversy. As a judge myself, my decisions have constantly been called into question. Whether it is for chocolate (taste is a very personal thing and as it is with wine, each person ...
My Visit to Matcha Chocolat & Sneak Peek at New Chocolates
I live not too far from some of the most beautiful locations. Where I live isn’t so great but everywhere else is, and that is true of the Matcha Chocolat production kitchen. The production kitchen at Matcha is set within ...
Haagen Dazs Sweet Sensations Ice Cream
I was lucky enough to be part of the Haagen Dazs tasting club. Not only does this mean I can pop in to the Leicester Square location and get the VIP treatment (one free ice cream per day) but it ...
Mast Brothers Crown Maple Review
Mast Brothers in Brooklyn New York are one of a few new craft or artisan chocolate makers who are emerging in the US and trying to help pull the US palette out from the Hershey’s gutter to new heights of ...
