chocolate blog written by a real chocolatier

Amsterdam chocolate safari

Why not take a trip and try a Guded chocolate safari to Amsterdam

Ribeira Ize and the story of the black princess

Príncipe has its own princess D. Maria Correia - the Black Princess who originates from the origional inhibitants of the island, but also from a noble wealthy family. Her history and story are worthy of book or movie.

Dry hibiscus blossoms at home

Amazing foods, from the islands of São Tomé and Principe

a short journey through the amazing food, from the islands São Tomé and Principe

Start-Up Smart

I have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with a broad range of businesses across many different industries, countries and stages of development.

16 Herbs & Spices to Pair with Chocolate

Key Global Chocolate Trends for 2019

Key trends in global chocolate

In is the new Out?

Is staying in the new going out more and more people are opting to be entertained at home

Dubai Chocolate team Event

Dubai Chocolate al Ghurair foods Teambuilding Event

Team building In the south of France

Chocolate teambuilding events in France

Can colour really have an effect on taste?

Advertisers, bloggers and Instagramers know that just the picture of delicious food can be enough to make people hungry or even eat less!

Cheese and Chocolate can be the Perfect Pairing

We all known that cheese goes well with beer and wine.

But what about chocolate?

What is the difference between Dutched and Natural Cocoa Powder?

Chocolate safari to Sao tome & Principe

Chocolate safari to São Tomé and Príncipe

Interesting facts about São Tomé and Príncipe

a collection of interesting facts about São Tomé and Príncipe

Coating with chocolate (Hand Panning)

How to coat things with chocolate

Chocolate safari to Haiti Pisa

Chocolate safari to Haiti visiting cocoa farmers and listening to their stories

Chocolate safari to Haiti

Chocolate safari to Haiti visiting cocoa farmers and listening to their stories

Is Chocolate bad for your pets?

Chocolate is bad for your pets dont share it

How to remove chocolate stains from clothing

The History of Churros

As the food festival season hits its peak, thousands of foodies like me will be enjoying a favourite festival treat—churros

Flavour Chocolate using oils

How to Add Flavouring to Your Chocolate using Oils

Chocolate fountain can be good

Some people are critical of chocolate fountains saying they are full of oil and only use poor quality chocolate.

And yes, some do.

But if you have a good single origin fine chocolate and quality cocoa butter it can be a thing of beauty and a taste delight.

Chocolate and rum pairings

Pairing Rum & Chocolate how to

Three ways to brownie heaven

How to make PERFECT BROWNIES every time

Chocolate tempering What exactly is it & how to do it.

with a little practice it can be done at home

Generate new product ideas

Innovation is often the key in most sectors, but in food and drink it’s much more critical

History and origins of chocolate truffles

What is and what isn't a truffle?

Savoury Chocolate!

Following on from How to use cocoa nibs in the kitchen we know Chocolate is a common ingredient in savoury cooking in certain parts of Europe and Mexico

Hot Chocolate and how to make it

Cocoa is one of the many things the Spaniards brought from the the new world.

The botanical name for chocolate is Theobroma, which means "food of the gods".

The Aztec people made a range of drinks using cocoa combined with seeds, honey, nuts, and spices.