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Foodie Geek-Out with Kenwood, Braun and De’Longhi

It isn't often that I get a chance to see all the fun stuff laid out before me and get a chance to really get excited about new equipment. Now despite the amount of baking I do, I do not have ...

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The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Maître Chocolatier Is Named “Best Belgian Chocolate Master” at the World Chocolate Masters Competition

Judges at the Belgian heat of the World Chocolate Masters competition recently officially confirmed what guests of The Peninsula Hong Kong already knew: that the hotel's Maître Chocolatier Marijn Coertjens is the world's "Best Belgian Chocolate Master". One of only ...

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ICE CREAM FOR GROWN UPS! World Duty Free unveils adults-only whisky flavoured ice cream creations

To showcase its premium selection of whiskies, World Duty Free has collaborated with London-based ice-creamer Custom Creams and whisky aficionado, Alwynne Gwilt AKA Miss Whisky, to develop five unique flavour combinations. Using exclusive whiskies and tantalising ingredients like sea salt, ...

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Foodies Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Outdoor Feasts at Alexandra Palace, July 3,4,5, and Clapham Common July 24,25,26th

July is the month for feasting in London as Foodies Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary North and South of the River at Alexandra Palace, 3,4,5th, July and Clapham Common 24,25,26th.  Expect Michelin-star and celebrity chefs, new food and drink theatres, ...

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An Evening With Domori

One of the larger bean to bar manufacturers around is Domori. Owned by Illy, it is still guided by the man who founded it almost two decades ago. Making chocolate from the bean, Domori prides itself on not only using the ...

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Starbucks celebrates five years of 100% Fairtrade-certified Espresso Roast and launches Cold Brew at London Coffee Festival

Starbucks and Fairtrade are celebrating the 5th anniversary of 100% Fairtrade-certified Starbucks Espresso Roast at London Coffee Festival.  Starbucks serves Espresso Roast as standard in core beverages as well as seasonal favourites such as Pumpkin Spiced Latte in Europe, the ...

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Announcing the Winners of the 2015 Academy of Chocolate Awards

The Academy of Chocolate Awards, now taking place for the 7th time, is a highly anticipated event in the international chocolate calendar. This year's Awards received a record number of entries with over 500 products. As a result more judges were ...

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Mothering Sunday St Partick’s Day Irish Market in London

I love the Bord Bia folk because they represent some amazing Irish brands. One day I'd actually like to visit Ireland when I don't have to rush around speaking or teaching ;-) Following last year's triumphant success, Bord Bia, the Irish ...

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Britain’s Annual Celebration of Chocolate is BACK – just in time for Easter!

Britain's biggest celebration of chocolate is back – just in time for Easter! From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2015, The Chocolate Festival returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, so come and delight, discover and indulge. It's a grand ...

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Pastry Team UK Take 6th Place in the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon

It all started with an ice sculpture. We were greeted at the entrance to the training ground by an ice sculpture of Rafiki and from there on in we knew the secret that had been kept from us and they ...

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