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Godiva – I Once Knew a Girl Called Godiva… (Godiva Christmas Collection 2014)

OK, no, I didn’t but you know – song lyrics that have *NOTHING WHATSOEVER* to do with Christmas ;-) because I am currently sitting through back-to-back, never-ending cheesy Christmas song (*sings* it much be Christmas tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime) So, it’s Christmas and you’re ...

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A Very Merry La Maison du Chocolat Christmas 2014

I wish you a merry Maison du Chocolat Christmas and a Happy New Year! Many of you know that I have loved Maison du Chocolat for years. I remember the first review box I received from them for Christmas – ...

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The Chocolate Festival Returns to the Business Design Centre December 12 – 14

It is the final push towards Christmas and you're stuck for something to buy the chocolate lover in your life – or you have to buy for some unexpected dinner parties and the kids – or really you just need ...

ferrero christmas

Ferrero Rocher and Christmas Pairings in Wine and Chocolate

I went to a really interesting taste event where I ran in to a gentleman I had first met at a wine tasting event a mere few days earlier. We sat next to each other as a boor of a ...

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A Very Montezuma Christmas

With the coming of the holiday season comes the seasonal fare from various companies. From Rudolph to the gingerbread man, this season brings us much chocolate and good cheer. Montezuma has created both a special range and seasonal gifting packs ...

divine christmas 2014

Divine New Christmas 2014 Chocolate Bars

I love Christmas and the flavours that come with it. I also love Divine and the highly ethical approach they take with cocoa growers like paying promptly, paying at least Fairtrade costs but also being 45% owned by the farmers ...

Taste of Winter Returns to London at Tobacco Docks

It was a cold evening with the promise of the winter to come when I went to the press preview of Taste of Winter (formerly Taste of Christmas) at Tobacco Docks. I have never been to an event in ...

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The 12 Valrhona Buche de Noel – Limited Editions

It was a hot day in July when 12 different pastry chefs unveiled their creations to an expectant crowd. We were taken around individually, being introduced to each chef and talked through each of the twelve Buche de Noel. These ...

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#WIN One of THREE Pairs of Tickets to the @FoodiesFestival Christmas

It’s that time of the year when Tesco beats Harrods on the Christmas decoration for the home, Morrison's kills the competition with their festive feast and Fortnum’s trumps the lot with the most perfect Christmas for young and old. That ...

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BlueBasil Holiday Selection Reviewed Anew

I’m very lucky to have been contacted by BlueBasil Brownies and invited to review their Christmas selection again. They have added a few new flavours but as always they are extremely delicious. The brownies from BlueBasil are made with local ingredients. ...

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