How Easter became the new Christmas – crackers and all
Demand for Easter crackers is up 63% on last year, people are having bigger parties and buying bigger presents. Get ready for Christmas II – the Sequel
Chocolate
Artist Camille Walala elevates the Harrods Easter egg to striking new levels
The Haute Couture of Easter Eggs are now available at Harrods. Camille Walala x Harrods Easter eggs. Harrods partners with London designer Camille Walala to create a line of exclusive, limited-edition Easter eggs. Originally from France and now based in East London, Camille Walala has a distinctive design aesthetic. Creating three exclusive patterns for Harrods … Read more
Spending a week in the kitchens of artisan chocolatiers
Tour de Chocolat: Diving into the world of fine chocolate. Tour de Chocolat is a culinary adventure in Switzerland for the fine chocolate lover in all of us. Switzerland is the birthplace of fine chocolate. Smooth, creamy, dark, and delicious. Swiss chocolate makers and confectioners have been at the forefront of chocolate development for over … Read more
The great Christmas 2016 taste test
Observer Food Monthly’s cast of Dickensian players feast on the high street’s cakes, cheese and chocolates. Which are the best buys? And did anyone ask for more?
Stay on the Ecuador farm that produces the world’s most expensive chocolate
A bar of To’ak chocolate sells for a tooth-splintering $345 – but a stay in a treehouse in the Ecuador rainforest where it originates costs just $15 a night
A refreshing gourmet moment: Un été chez Pierre Marcolini
Marcolini’s bespoke esquimaux will really make you scream. This season, tea time is sweet and rainbow-colored with dainty macarons and crunchy biscuits. Pierre Marcolini, the Maison of Haute Chocolaterie established in 1995 in Brussels, has landed in Monaco with suitcases filled with treats and the “Summer at Pierre” collection. “Un été chez Pierre” is a … Read more