As a lover of both cake and chocolate, I couldn’t believe my luck (no pun intended) when I came across Lucky’s miniature cakes filled chocolates a couple of months ago. Fairly new on the scene back then, Lucky’s have recently signed a deal with both Harrods and Selfridges and can now be found in a […]
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Chocolate Week Favourites No.4: Mazipan Amande
I’ve always been fond of marzipan since my first visit to London at the age of 5, which involved a visit to Patisserie Valerie. Back then the only Patisserie Valerie was a small Italian cafe located just up the road from Harrods, a world away from today’s identical chains scattered across London. Like a kid […]
*Guest Blogger* Compton Tearoom
I’m rather biased I must admit as Compton Village Shop and Tearoom must be my favourite, especially whilst on a cycle ride, a perfect stop for afternoon tea after being out on the bike all day. When my daughter Helen asked me to write for this blog whilst she is on holiday, I jumped at […]
Charbonnel et Walker Blogger Event
I was delighted to receive an invite to Charbonnel et Walker’s blogger event at their flagship store in New Bond Street. Not only was this my first blogger event, it was hosted by my favourite chocolatier and one of my all-time favourite brands. Some may say I am a little obsessed, even as a student […]