Recipes
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Phew! What a heatwave has hit us this week in the UK! While we’re loving the summer weather, we’re also always looking for ways to cool down, too, which is why we’ve handpicked these ‘chilled’ summer treats to help you take the edge off. All with a chocolatey twist, of course… 1. Iced Hot Chocolate I know, the concept of something being iced and hot at the same time is odd, but if it works for tea and coffee, why not hot chocolate? This recipelets you create your own cooling cocoa, using ice cube, m...Read more » -
There’s no denying that our co-founder, Flo Broughton, is one stylish and accomplished lady, which is why we were thrilled when she was chosen to appear in L.K. Bennett’s Deskside Storiesseries! Read on to find out more… In the article, Flo discusses the company’s origins and history, what it’s been like working so closely with her father, Kerr, and her style inspiration when it comes to both the gorgeous Choc on Choc creations and her own personal fashion. To see the full feature, just follow this link. ...Read more » -
In case it’s slipped your mind, there are only four days left until Mother’s Day – eep! But, with our express delivery and Saturday delivery options, you can still find the perfect present to show Mum how much she means to you, AND have it arrive on time. For the ‘healthy’ eater:Give them an (almost) guilt-free cheat day with a punnet of chocolate fruit. Our handmade fruit bowl contains a banana, an apple, a strawberry, an orange, and a bunch of grapes, which have all been handmade from delicious Belgian ...Read more » -
We love a good DIY craft tutorial, and when that tutorial contains chocolate, it’s even better! So we’ve trawled the web to find you all the best projects for you to make at home, from lip balms to candles, all containing cocoa. Lip Balm Using beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and just a handful of other ingredients, this delicious chocolate mint lip balmgives your lips a gorgeous tan hue – and makes a perfect gift! Candle-making can be incredibly soothing, especially when you’re using your favourite choco...Read more » -
A new year requires a change, be it a new diet, a new haircut – or some brand new Choc on Choc goodies! Flo, Kerr, and the team have been beavering away making all-new chocolates for you to enjoy. Read all about it… Alternatively, say it with a banana or some pears this Valentine’s Day, and show that special someone how much they mean to you. Whether you want to remind them what a great ‘pear’ you make, or to let them know how ‘ bananas’ you are for them, our engraved fruit-with-a-difference is c...Read more » -
Christmas fever is officially taking hold in the Choc on Choc factory (46 days to go – eep!), which means we’re super excited to show off the pride of our Christmas collection: the festive feast! Containing a whopping fifteen of our foodie favourites, this mammoth spread is the perfect way to host Christmas with a difference… The full list also includes chocolate macaroons, chocolate biscuits, chocolate doughnuts, the vintage chocolate spoons, chocolate cheese and crackers, chocolate oysters and champagne truffles, choc...Read more » -
It’s now October (and where has the year gone?), which means it’s officially the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, to offer our support (geddit) and help towards funding care for breast cancer patients, we’ve created our very own pink chocolate bra! 10% of every sale goes straight to Breast Cancer Care. ...Read more » -
We don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but eating chocolate cake for breakfast is apparently great for both your brain and your figure! This study,carried out by Syracuse University in New York, showed that eating chocolate has a real impact on our cognitive abilities. To find out more about, just keep reading! These findings are supported by an earlier study at Tel Aviv University, where researchers revealed that they ate chocolate every morning to boost their brains. It was also found that those who ate chocolate earlier i...Read more » -
If you’re a fan of Choc on Choc, you’ll know that we’re mad for all things GBBO. So when masters of viral media, Buzzfeed, shared this list of baking-themed cocktails, we had to pick out our favourites – and find a few of our own, too… Or, if you’re a fan of all things bubbly and sweet, throw together an ultra-simple Bakewell Fizzby topping one tablespoon of Kirsch and a Kirsch-soaked cherry with one part Amaretto Disaronno and three parts Prosecco for a taste that would put even Mr Kipling to shame. ...Read more » -
Here at Choc on Choc, we’re great fans of chocolate that looks like other food: just look at our chocolate oysters, chocolate cheeseboard, and chocolate biscuits, to name but a few! But have you ever considered a chocolate lasagna? Well, this recipefrom one of our favourite websites, OMG Chocolate Desserts, can show you how to create your own… Using blueberries, white chocolate, cream cheese and Golden Oreo biscuits (and not a sheet of pasta in sight), this easy-to-make recipeis the perfect light summer dessert to top off your ...Read more »