Archive for December, 2008

Chocolate Big Ben

Italy makes some pretty good chocolate, but there’s no official word on exactly what kind of dark chocolate was used to build this 11 meter high, 8 tonne replica of the famous clock tower at the Houses of Parliament. Apparently, … Continue reading

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Posted by on 12 Dec 2008 at 08:12 PM in Chocolate News | Comments (4)

Camille Bloch Kirsch

Apart from the marriage of ginger and chocolate, one of the great pairings has to be chocolate and alcohol. Preferably the alcoholic thingy should have a bit of flavour. I don’t know that vodka quite cuts the mustard. Be all … Continue reading

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Posted by on 12 Dec 2008 at 09:12 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (3)

Lindt Hot Papaya

Thanks to my mates Ashleigh and Marie – also new chocablog contributors – for bringing this little 150g treasure back to me after their overseas odyssey, the wonderful Lindt Hot Papaya. It is another of those tantalizing examples of what … Continue reading

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Posted by on 11 Dec 2008 at 11:12 AM in Chocolate Reviews | Comments (2)

Thorntons Christmas Offer

I’ve been really impressed with the quality and imagination of pretty much all of the Thorntons products I’ve tasted lately, so I had to pass this offer on. Thorntons are currently offering a free hamper worth £25 when you spend … Continue reading

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Posted by on 10 Dec 2008 at 04:12 PM in Misc | Comments (1)

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