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.…
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 …
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 …