by John Gregory Smith It’s always great when a new chocolate brand emerges and it’s even better when that brand is doing wonderful ethical things at the same time. This is exactly the ethos behind Original Beans, a chocolate brand founded on a … [Read more...]
A Not So Bittersweet Treat
There's a reason guilty pleasures are so named. In life, those naughty-but-nice little extras may hit the short term sweet spot, but sadly don't do any good in the long run. These may include your not-so-secret crush on one of the Made In Chelsea … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gifts For Foodies
[Clockwise from top] Chocolat Factory Love & Kisses Assorted Chocolates, £34.99, Selfridges. An oversized box filled with delectable milk, dark and white chocolate hearts, adorned with 'Love and Kisses' will keep us feeling special for hours … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
by John Gregory Smith Ruinart Rosé Champagne, £59.99 Selfridges. Nothing beats a fruity, fizzy, pink-hued glass of chilled champagne. Pierre Herme Jardins Collection Macaroons, £27 Pierreherme.com. From the makers of the best macaroons in town … [Read more...]
Win Rodda’s x Paul A Young Christmas Truffles
This year, for the festive season, innovative chocolatier, Paul A Young, has teamed up with makers of Cornish clotted cream since 1890, Rodda's, to create a limited edition Cornish clotted cream caramel truffle. Indulging his inner creative … [Read more...]
Lola’s Tennis-Inspired Treats
Traditionally you're more likely to associate Wimbledon with the quintessentially English, 'Strawberries and Cream' and refreshing glass (or should that be pitcher?) of Pimms. But maybe not anymore since we set our sights on these particularly … [Read more...]
Perfect Popcorn
Check out gourmet popcorn makers Joe & Seph’s new flavours – caramel with a pinch of ginger and caramel cream cheese and strawberry - we're imagining crunchy strawberry cheesecake. So wrong they're right!? Let us know. Both … [Read more...]