Chocolate blog

Chocolate cocktails are a thing!

Can you pair spirts and liquers with chocolate to make cocktails or are they too sweet to mix? Well when I was invited to spent some time with the mixologists at Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow T3 upperclass lounge we discovered the the answer.

Herbs can keep unwanted insects from your table and kitchen

Its BBQ session again you know the its time to shop, chop, rub, marinade, chill, prepare

then take the banquet outside just to find you are also catering for every flying thing imageable, mosquitoes, flies, gnats, ants all looking for a free lunch.

Chefs tips for barbecue perfection

The open flame is the oldest cooking method in the world here are some tips for BBQ perfection

People & Behaviours not Things & Stuff

There is now a well-established school of thought amongst many businesses which says that focus, time and investment should be placed on people and the development of the right behaviours over delivering the short-term profit and objectives.

Amsterdam chocolate safari®

Why not take a chocolate trip and try a Guided 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

Dry hibiscus blossoms at home to use in your cullinary creations

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.

Key Global Chocolate Trends for 2019

Key trends in global chocolate

 

Pair Herbs & Spices with Chocolate

Pair Herbs & Spices with Chocolate 16 great ideas

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 building 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?

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

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 fountains 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 

The How to and why of Brownies

The Origin of chocolate Brownies and how to make the ultimate recipe at home

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

with a little practice it can be done at home