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 Chococo Milk & Dark Christmas Trees filled with chocolate presents

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NEW Chococo Milk & Dark Christmas Trees filled with chocolate presents (£19.50/200g each) – Stylish faceted chocolate trees, each with four delicious chocolate gems hiding inside. Perfect for the family to share with chocolate to suit everyone! Each is hand-decorated with speckles of cocoa butter ‘snow’.  Each is wrapped in tissue inside a recyclable kraft cardboard box.

47% Colombia origin Milk Chocolate Tree – this rich yet creamy, low sugar milk chocolate tree has award-winning Gingerbread Caramels and Milk Orange gems inside. Make a difference this Christmas with our Milk Chocolate Christmas Tree. Every Milk Chocolate Christmas Tree purchased = 1 tree planted with the charity Just One  Tree. https://www.chococo.co.uk/charity-milk-chocolate-tree.html

72% Ecuador origin Dark Chocolate Tree – this dark chocolate tree with smooth mellow cocoa notes has  spiced Speculaas Caramels and tangy Dark Orange gems inside. Make a difference this Christmas with our Dark Chocolate Christmas Tree. Every Dark Chocolate Christmas Tree purchased = 1 tree planted with the charity Just One  Tree.  https://www.chococo.co.uk/charity-dark-chocolate-christmas-tree.html

Background: 

Multi award-winning, Dorset-based, independent, chocolatier Chococo celebrates its 20th birthday with this contemporary range of Christmas chocolates to delight family and friends this year. The range is handcrafted in Dorset by a principled bunch of chocolate lovers, led by founders Claire and Andy Burnet, all passionate about creating truly delicious chocolates which both taste good and do good.

NEW for this year are exciting flavours in Chococo’s Festive Boxes, a new range of chocolate Santas, new chocolate baubles and new chocolate Christmas trees. Also included are gifts to share, chocolate biscuit cakes and its ever-popular chocolate salami. Importantly, all the items come in 100% plastic-free packaging. Chococo cares about the impact of its packaging on the environment and always has done – 100% of their packaging, including their mail order boxes, is plastic-free and is either recyclable, compostable or reusable.

All Chococo’s chocolate is sustainably sourced, from its Cocoa Horizons verified chocolate made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa, to Direct & Raisetrade chocolate produced in country of origin for Chococo by their partners Martinetti Cocoa in Ecuador, Luker Chocolate in Colombia and Chocolaterie Robert in Madagascar.

Paxton & Whitfield – the UK’s oldest cheesemonger

Paxton & Whitfield, the UK’s oldest cheesemonger has the best cheese you can eat. There are a lot of wonderful Christmas gifts available this year from them.
 
 
  1. Christmas Cheese Selection – a selection of cheese perfect for the festive table including the NEW and EXCLUSIVE Cullum 
  2. Hampers & Gift Packs – a superb range of NEW gift packs and hampers  
  3. Cheese Accompaniments & Cheese Homewares – everything you could possibly want for your cheese serving needs 
  4. Cheese Club – Paxton & Whitfield’s original cheese club along with a NEW three month subscription 
  5. Cheese Advent Calendar – Paxton’s NEW & IMPROVED cheese advent calendar for 2022 

Maggie O’Farrell’s new children’s picture book, THE BOY WHO LOST HIS SPARK for the children in your life. 

Beautifully brought to life by illustrator Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, the story follows Jem as he struggles to find a sense of belonging after his family’s recent move from the city to the countryside. When mischief and chaos ensue wherever he goes, his sister believes it to be the work of the “nouka” – can these mythical creatures help Jem find comfort in his new home?

Maggie O’Farrell’s second book for children, beautifully brought to life by Daniela Terrazzini, explores how we deal with pain, loneliness and tough emotions when we face changes and challenges – whatever our age.

 

The story is set in the lush green hilly countryside, which are modelled on Arthur’s Seat, the iconic landmark in Edinburgh, where Maggie lives.

 

When Jem and his family first move to a small town, he struggles with his new life. The unhappier he grows, the stranger things become … mischief and chaos seems to bloom everywhere. His sister Verity is sure it is the work of a “nouka”, an ancient creature that lives deep down inside the hill; a creature forged from the sparks of a long-extinct volcano. Jem is adamant – there is no such thing.

 

But it is through the magic and mayhem of this small mystical creature that Jem finally finds a sense of belonging, a sense of home. He, once more, discovers a spark of magic. A beautiful and atmospheric long-form picture book set against a dramatic backdrop of an ancient hillside and the mysterious mood-affecting creature that lives within.

 

Perfect Last Minute Christmas Gifts:

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Copperhouse Chocolate
Enjoy the ultimate chocolate decadence this Christmas with Copperhouse Chocolate and their chocolate hampers. All products are vegan and created by the talented chocolatier Juliet Sampson. There are several hampers options available to suit all budgets:
  • The Hot Chocolate Station gift box, available in small £25 and large £45
  • The Small Chocolate Hamper £22.50
  • The Medium Chocolate Hamper £35
  • The Large Chocolate Hamper £65 
  • Vegan Brownie Box £19

 

https://www.copperhousechocolate.co.uk/collections/christmas

Ladurée – The Easter Collection 2021

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Ladurée is delighted to partner with French artisan chocolatier Patric Chapon for its upcoming Easter collection. Alongside the delicious chocolate eggs, the classically delicate Ladurée Easter egg box design draws new inspiration from the Mayan chocolate god “Ek Chuah” and incorporates a seasonal pastel colour scheme.

Ladurée by Chapon has created 3 special gift sets:

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  • The individual dark chocolate egg is created with 75% Chuao chocolate encrusted with toasted almonds (185 g – £28)
  • The individual milk chocolate egg is 48% Chuao chocolate and Saint Malo milk encrusted with toasted almonds (185 g – £28)
  • The beautifully designed gift box holds 20 Sicilian almond and Piedmont hazelnut praline chocolate eggs which are carefully decorated with white chocolate designs (265 g- £32)
  • All three are available in-stores and online from the 15th of March.
  • Visit www.laduree.co.uk for more details.

 

Lockdown Love from Conscious Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

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chocolate, valentines day, veganWith Lockdown firmly in place for the most romantic time of the year, Conscious Chocolate are bringing their singular brand of luxury organic, vegan aphrodisiacs to your door for Valentine’s Day 2021.

Available for home delivery as the ideal gift, the brand’s Love Potion Gift Box and Conscious Hamper offer the very best in amorous indulgence.

The Love Potion Gift Box is exquisitely packaged with dried rose petals and contains twelve creamy chocolate hearts, infused with essential oil of rose, ribbon-tied and sealed for premium quality, while the Conscious Hamper is a colourful trove; sixteen large bars of beautiful gluten-free, vegan, chocolate, bursting with unforgettable flavours including Love Potion No 9, Sour Cherry, Peppermint, Orange & Tangerine and Citrus Zest.

Handmade and free from refined sugars, dairy and soya, Conscious Chocolate pair ethics with decadence; the packaging is fully plastic-free and compostable – a wonderfully guilt- free token for the most deliciously passionate occasion.

The Love Potion Gift Box is available for £9.95, while the Conscious Hamper is available for £37.95.

We loved these delicious chocolates, and the packaging has the ‘wow’ factor. There are even rose petals inside and the smell is beautiful. Get some today.

http://www.consciouschocolate.com

 

Conscious Chocolate and The Raw Chocolate Company Team Up with Work- at-Home Care Packs

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chocolate, vegan, dairy free, organic, Lockdown is tough so we all need some love. Chocolates from Conscious Chocolate and The Raw Chocolate Company are delicious and so much healthier than the sugar-filled, cheap kind. They are original as well as delicious. Healthy enough to make you not feel guilty and they taste delicious. Win-win. Get some now. 

With venturing outside being almost off-limits at present, Conscious Chocolate are pairing with The Raw Chocolate Company to launch an exquisite collection – vegan chocolate at its sumptuous best; the Work at Home care pack makes working from home and staying in not only bearable, but delicious.

Both brands have redefined indulgent snacking with 100% organic recipes and a host of evocative flavours including Vanoffee, Silky Coconut, Orange and Tangerine and the infamous rose-tinted Love Potion No.9 – lovingly crafted and ethically packaged.

The Work-From-Home care packs contain four bars of sumptuous Conscious Chocolate and three from The Raw Chocolate Company, as well as moreish bites including chocolate- covered almonds and chocolate-covered goji berries.

Work at Home care packs are priced at £12.30 (a 30% discount), available online only.

http://www.consciouschocolate.com https://www.therawchocolatecompany.com

Wilko; Best Advent Calendar’s

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If it’s great value for money you’re after this Christmas, look no further than Wiko and with December just a couple of days away, we wanted to make a list of their best value advent calendars all under £10. What’s more, there are currently huge savings to be had in-store and online making this a bargain you won’t want to miss out on. 

For the traditional chocolate lover;

Quality Street Advent Calendar; RRP £5

With a variety of their iconic individually wrapped sweets, there is something different behind every door. 

We love their signature purple packaging with an extra festive feel as we open the doors of a large Christmas estate we think this will be a hit with everyone. 

For the sweet tooth;

Swizzels Advent Calendar; RRP £5 reduced to £4

Don’t like chocolate? Fear not, we have something for the sweet tooth in you. A selection of your favourite childhood classics. Peel back the doors to Santa’s Workshop to reveal Love Hearts, Refreshers, Drumsticks and more all for £4 not bad. 

For a fragrance fanatic;

Wilko Candle Advent Calendar RRP £6

Because advent calendar’s don’t have to be all about confectionary. We have something that will keep your home fresh, festive and relaxing every day until Christmas.  This unique calendar contains 23 tea lights and one scented candle which will release the warming scents of Christmas including, Spiced Plum, Winter Berries and Cinnamon. 

For those who love to be pampered;

Glow Beauty Advent Calendar; RRP £10 reduced to £8

Containing 24 beauty treats and accessories, this one will make sure you’re glowing from top to toe this December. With treats such as scented candles, bath bombs, hand creams, lip balm and more, you will be fully stocked just in time for Christmas and if there’s something you don’t quite fancy, save it and use it as a stocking filler for someone else! 

For your fur baby;

Wiko Christmas Cat and Dog Treat Calendar’s RRP £2 reduced to £1.50 each.

Because why would we leave out our furry friends. Your cat will enjoy 24 delicious cat-nip festive treats and for dogs there are 24 special dog friendly chocolate treats. We think your pets will go Christmas crazy over them. 

For more information visit wilko.com

Cadbury Christmas 2017

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 It is not Christmas without chocolate and these treats from Cadbury are perfect for getting into the festive spirit.

Cadbury unwraps moments of festive joy as the most magical time of the year gets closer and closer. And this season, Santa’s sack is full to the brim with joyful and delicious treats. To delight chocolate lovers all over the country, the range includes the much-loved favourites alongside new and exciting products, sure to put a smile on everyone’s face and spread joy far and wide this Christmas. So what are you waiting for? With a plethora of fun and novel chocolate delights, the countdown to Christmas has never been more fun.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar, the best way to count down to the most magical day of the year. If you can’t get enough of the delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, this advent calendar will keep the festive excitement growing this holiday season. Complete with a tantalising assortment of milk chocolates, and milk chocolates with vanilla flavour fillings, everyone will want a piece. 200g RRP £4.99/ 90g RRP £2.19

For a jolly way to treat family and friends during the festive season, Cadbury Dairy Milk Jolly Santas are perfect as they come in packs containing five pocket sized Santas, each presented in fun wrapping. Santa has had a makeover and there are now seven cheerful looks to be discovered. Kids will surely love them! RRP £2.99

Make your tree even sweeter with Cadbury Dairy Milk Tree Decorations. There are different designs and shapes for everyone in the family to leave their sparkly mark on this year’s decorations. Available in 84g (RRP £2.13)packs.

The Cadbury Dairy Milk Santa Gift Box – filled with delicious chunks of Cadbury Dairy Milk – is the perfect stocking filler. To spread the excitement and magic this Christmas, why not treat a loved one to this cheeky chappy and tuck into the delicious delights from Santa’s sack. RRP £2.99.

We also loved the Cadbury Snow Bites:

We have reviewed all of this chocolate for you and can highly recommend it. Merry Christmas.

 

Awesome Easter Ideas: Chocolate With a Difference

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Awesome Easter Ideas- Chocolate With a Difference totally chocolate doughnuts

It is always good to be a little bit different and these two original and fun chocolate gifts make excellent Easter gifts. Either for yourself, or someone else. The chocolate doughnuts are 100% chocolate and are cute and interesting, They even have yummy hundreds and thousands sprinkled on top. They also look like real doughnuts. Have fun this Easter by fooling someone. They won’t mind after they eat it. 

Go nuts for Doughnuts that are totally chocolate. These round rings are just this thing to treat yourself this Easter, and are perfect for sharing or dunking.

Dive into these tasty treats the Chocolate Doughnuts are made from 100% solid white and milk Belgian chocolate and crafted carefully to look like an iced doughnut, the decoration adds an extra delight with hundreds and thousands.

Irresistibly edible, crave the crunch of chocolate bliss, for this fun food is great for Easter… just £13.95 from www.prezzybox.com.

Awesome Easter Ideas- Chocolate With a Difference easterbunnyandcarrots

This super cute bunny rabbit burrowing for carrots is adorable and original. It is also a great gluten free Easter inspired chocolate set. The chocolate is handmade and made from delicious milk and white Belgian chocolate. It will have people talking and is an awesome alternative to the Easter egg.

Make a veggie laugh with this veggie patch, they are even gluten free. Just £9.95 from www.prezzybox.com now.