A few years ago, when I was working as a Research Scientist – Product Development at Leatherhead Food Research, I attended the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in search of innovative new products to curate a New Product Exhibition.…
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My First Chocolate Interview!
Luke Owen Smith, owner of The Chocolate Bar based in New Zealand, asked if he could interview me for his blog. I was delighted! This was Luke’s first interview with a member of the fine chocolate industry and it was …
The Grenada Chocolate Festival 2016
My experience at The Grenada Chocolate Festival 2015 was so incredible that I simply had to return to the festival the following year! I kept in touch with Magdalena Fielden, the inspiring creator of the festival (which is now in …
Cocoa Adventure in Guatemala and Belize
Over the past couple of years, as my “chocolate life” has developed, I have made many wonderful new friends through the power of social media. One friend called Juan Bronson, whom I met through Instagram, invited me to visit his …
Inspirational Instagrams
Instagram is an incredible platform for sharing photos and connecting with people who share your passion. I have met many wonderful people through Instagram, gained some amazing opportunities and experienced a whole lotta #cacaolove! ❤️
I find Klonopin really helpful. …
The Grenada Chocolate Festival 2015
I was very pleased to be invited to attend the Grenada Chocolate Festival 2015 with a group of fellow food, travel and chocolate bloggers, courtesy of the Grenada Tourism Authority.
Grenada has a very special place in the bean …
Salted Dulce de Leche Brownies
Note: I often bake this recipe without the salt on top. The dulce de leche can be swapped for another type of caramel or jam. This recipe does not work without the caramel or caramel alternative.
I wanted to combine …
Kuna Indian Hot Chocolate
In two of my final year nutrition modules, I learned about the Kuna Indians from the San Blas Islands, Panama. They have a very high consumption of cocoa and a very low incidence of cardiovascular disease. Dark chocolate has been …
San Blas, Northern Colombia and La Iguana
After my incredible and inspiring experience in Central America during December 2013 and January 2014, I simply had to return! During my stay at Bocas del Toro, I saw signs for tours of the San Blas Islands, but, unfortunately, I …
La Iguana Chocolate, Costa Rica
A couple of years ago I came across La Iguana Chocolate when browsing the Internet one day. I found it absolutely fascinating. An organic chocolate farm in the middle of the jungle; and they spoke Spanish! I’ve always had a …