Chocoblock

Some want the moon on a stick, others merely some fine chocolate on a stick. When that’s a cube of San Domingue 70% for dark and Arriba couverture for milk, this is a cup of serious winter escapism that’s well …

Pucker up – it’s nearly Valentine’s day

It’s that time again when another saint-delivered excuse to chomp fine chocolates comes around. That also means it’s time to get ‘jiggy’ in the Blowing Dandelion kitchen. Seeing as Valentine’s day plays on the mystery element, what better way to spark …

Cannon fodder

The lovely chaps at Cannon & Cannon are now stocking some of our chocolates, so if you’re in the Brixton area and fancy some fine charcuterie, cheese or choc, they’re in the foodie-magnet of Market Row a.k.a. the covered area of Brixton …

Saddling up for Action

We love making things for good causes, so we were chuffed to be asked to make some chocolate diamonds for a 650-strong charity ball at the Hurlingham Club. There’s a resourceful children’s charity called Action Medical Research (www.action.org.uk/) hosting the gig …

Sharing (just a suggestion)

A dangerous word when it comes to fine handmade chocolate is the dreaded ‘share’. Personally, I’m always a bit slow to relinquish my grip on a box of special chocs when with others, preferring the tactic of simply waiting for them to leave whilst …

Season’s eatings for autumn

Seasonal flavours that are tickling us this time of year are: Lemon & Ginger, Apple & Chilli, Lime & Chilli, Gooseberry & Elderflower, and Rhubarb & Ginger. There’s always a need for a bit of zip and warmth when it …

It’s in the stars…

A quick gaze upwards will reveal that the header picture is a collection of seasonal stars – Salted Caramel, Praline, Coffee Cream, Midnight Mint, Rose, Violet, and French Cherry make up this constellation. The great thing about these celestial bodies is …

The C-word

Yes, it’s almost that time. As much as we love the autumn colours and the chilly limbo while the season’s make up their mind, we’ve got our festive minds jingling and we’ve had some lovely orders coming through for these decorations already. …

Cockle warmers

It’s that time when the leaves turn yellow and our cheeks turn a rosy blush – especially if you’ve been quaffing liqueur chocs at the rate we have all week. We’re pleased to say that Organic Sloe Gin, Cointreau & Passionfruit, Pink Champagne, …