On Monday 12 January 2015, the chocolate formulation of the Cadbury Creme Egg was changed, and there was public uproar. This is not meant to happen: in a world where markets reign supreme, companies feel they have to continually change their products to make them seem new and exciting. But there are some things that we don’t want to change, and chocolate is one of them. How it came to be so important to us is an interesting story, and one that hinges on the fact that it’s made of crystals. Continue reading Does Chocolate really lift our mood and make us feel romantic?
Men love chocolate too!
I love chocolates. If it comes in the shape of a bar or as individual pieces in a box, I enjoy eating a piece (or more) several times in any given week. Continue reading Men love chocolate too!
Chocolate accelerates weight loss
CAN you indulge your sweet tooth and lose weight? If it’s chocolate that you crave then the answer seems to be yes. Continue reading Chocolate accelerates weight loss
English vs. American chocolate… which is better?
English chocolate tastes better, probably because of the higher percentage of chocolate in the candy. Continue reading English vs. American chocolate… which is better?
All Hail Popcorn!
Can you imagine Anna Wintour stuffing her face with sweet ’n’ salty between Fashion Show ‘frows’? Well, it might not be as far from reality as you think: the renaissance of popcorn saw it become the ‘official snack’ of London Fashion Week. Continue reading All Hail Popcorn!
Sweetening gloomy Russia, one chocolate bar at a time
MOSCOW: When days are dark, friends are few and the state of your bank account makes you want to weep, there is only one thing you can do in bleak, crisis-hit Russia.
Keep calm and eat some very expensive chocolate. Continue reading Sweetening gloomy Russia, one chocolate bar at a time
Roald Dahl’s Chocolate Box and History Of Chocolate
Every night after dinner, Roald Dahl would offer his fellow diners a chocolate from this little red box. Whether he was dining alone with his family or hosting a dinner party for friends, the red chocolate box invariably made an appearance after every meal. Continue reading Roald Dahl’s Chocolate Box and History Of Chocolate
Britain should celebrate inventor of chocolate as much as we do Brunel
Liz Truss, the Environment Secretary, says Britain should celebrate the inventors of the chocolate bar and fizzy drinks as much as they do Robert Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Continue reading Britain should celebrate inventor of chocolate as much as we do Brunel
Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker
The Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker is a tried and tested method of baking great waffles – every time. With it’s automatic timer & thermostat with audible alarm which tells you when your waffle is baked, it is easy to use and requires no training. Continue reading Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker
Can this anti-ageing chocolate really reduce wrinkles?
It may seem too good to be true, but guilt-free chocolate which promises to slow down the emergence of wrinkles and sagging skin, has been developed by scientists. Continue reading Can this anti-ageing chocolate really reduce wrinkles?