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alma de cuba nespresso-compatable pods

Alma de Cuba Nespresso-Compatible Espresso Pods

I do not like using anything but Nespresso pods by Nespresso in my Nespresso machine. Not only is the machine an expensive self-purchase, but I'm brand loyal to Nespresso (and so is my husband). So it takes a *lot* to ...

mocha coffee cupcakes

Mocha Coffee Cupcakes Recipe with Chocolate Coffee Beans

Husband loves his coffee so when I ask him what he wants he always asks for coffee cupcakes. These are his favourites with a bit of a twist to make them a little bit more exciting – coffee flavoured chocolate ...

The London Coffee Festival is Happening NOW!

The London Coffee Festival celebrates London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene. I've gone a few years in a row and while queues have been outrageous at times, inside is a vibrant event. With over 20,000 visitors expected, The London Coffee ...

New Nespresso Spring 2014 Limited Edition Colombian Terroirs Capsules Reviewed

I’m not a massive fan of Colombian chocolate. It is a deep, true chocolate flavour (the ones I’ve tried) but there’s no zing there. The depth of the complexities just are not there in the chocolate. So I was curious ...

dick taylor coffee

Coffee Chocolate from Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate

Dick Taylor has been on my radar for a while. Quite aside from having reviewed them before, they are magicians – creating something absolutely beautiful from something potentially toxic :-) They are amazing and according to their website, their chocolate ...

chocolate cups

Demarquette Tea and Coffee Caramel Chocolates

Marc Demarquette is constantly innovating and pushing boundaries. One of the first UK chocolatiers to make the great leap from just using coverture to buying some beans direct and having it made into chocolate he then worked with, Mark is ...

Alma de Cuba Fuerte Café Cuban Coffee Reviewed

When I lied (a whole other blog post) and had to ask for help from PRs I got a response that was not aligned with my request but I agreed to review it. It was coffee from Cuba and after ...

lindt delonghi

Lindt & DeLonghi Chocolate and Coffee Pairings

I’m a huge fan of chocolate (as you all know) but I also enjoy coffee. I’m more of a fan of the newer coffees which are roasted to bring out more of the flavours of the beans as opposed to ...

The Coffee Week that Was

There is a lot that happens for London Coffee Week. The cheers at the Aeropress championships roared through the venue, the pressure of the barista championships hushed a large crowd and the live music on the lawn transported people to ...

Nespresso Pave of Bitter Chocolate with Burnt Orange and Ristretto Coffee

Nespresso Pave of Bitter Chocolate with Burnt Orange and Ristretto Coffee

I was sent this recipe by Nespresso and I can’t make it (there’s too much going on and I’m too clumsy) so I’m hoping one you, my intrepid readers, will make it and post in the comments how it went! Preparation ...

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