Chocolate for Real

For those out there who may be doubting my best intensions when it comes to chocolate I just wanted to prove that I actually do use the sources that I promote.

Today is mine and my wife's (obviously) 30th Wedding Anniversary (Pearl).

Amongst the gifts that we were given was a cash sum to do with as we please from our two daughters. We were considering buying a new bed for our spare room so that the grandchildren could stay over in more comfort. However this was frowned upon by our kids who insisted we spent it on something indulgent.

Sooooo..... Hotel Chocolat here we come.........

I don't know if I mentioned it before but I am lucky that we have a branch of this fantasitic store in our city, of which I am a frequent visitor.

Anyway, this morning shortly after my wife and I exchanged our gifts, showered, dressed and ate breakfast, we entered the foyer of our local Hotel Chocolat (shok - o - la!).

Greeted by a young woman with a tray full of the latest "cocktail" range, we sampled the delights that were to come and wondered in amazement at the new choices before us.

To cut a long story short (about an hour actually) we decided upon the Dipping Adventure, of which we could indulge after our evening meal, which incidentally is coming up in about half an hour from now.

To prove that this is not just an ad here's a pic of the product on my dining table.

My advice? Go Get It!

This is the ad.

Large Dipping Adventure Whether it’s a cosy night in or chocolate entertainment with friends, there is something deeply satisfying with our Dipping Adventures. Sweet and savoury experiences to bring out every flavour nuance of smooth melting chocolate. Just heat the chocolate and throw yourselves into pure seduction for all the senses. Contents: white pot, caramel pot, 40% milk pot, 74% dark pot, Florentines, marshmallows, brazil nuts, breadsticks, fudge, gianduja cubes, Sesame & Sea Salt Paper Waffles. Try also dipping with fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, grapes, pineapple) or other nibbles you fancy (pretzels, chocolate brownies, butter cookies, nuts).

Go on on you know it makes sense.

Enjoy!

Ok....... here I go dinner is served.

Chocolate Flavoured Stamps

The port city of Bayonne is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the cacoa bean. In honour of this the French postal service has issued a set of stamps that depict scenes from the history of the discovery and manufacture of chocolate.

What I am interested in is the incorporation of microcapsules in the ink that give off the scent of chocolate that will last up to two years (allegedly).

What I would really like to know is if when you lick the glue on the back - does it taste like chocolate.

If so I will be e-mailing all of my friends in France to send me a postcard.

Here's a look at what's on offer.
Wonder if my Father's day cards will arrive with Chocolate Stamps?

Chocolate - The Perfect Fathers Day Gift

Gifts for dads… they’re so difficult to buy for. 

With Father's Day just around the corner on the 21st June, you'll find something for even the most demanding of dads at Hotel Chocolat.

Luxurious chocolate gifts that they’ll truly appreciate! 

So why not surprise him this year with quality chocolates made with a high cocoa content and melt-in-the-mouth, natural cocoa butter. 

From exclusive Cocktail chocolates, to giant slabs and Heroic Tablets, stylish single estate chocolate bars and impressive Gift Bag Collections. 

Last orders are 4pm on Friday 19th June. 

Make your dad feel like Daddy Cool for one day!

Shop for luxury Father's Day gifts at Hotel Chocolat.

It's easy click below, choose from the fantastic range and have it delivered.

I know which direction I'll be pointing my kids in when they ask what I would like for Father's Day. I've seen what's on offer and my mouth is watering just at the thought of receiving any one of them.

And I know what I'll be sending my Dad.

Chocolate Clothing Wouldn't Stay In My Wardrobe For Very Long

There were mixed comments about this one on You Tube from the "wouldn't the chocolate melt?" type to the ones I don't really want to repeat, referring to the models.

What impresses me the most is the designers have actually come up with clothing that is truly designed to be worn only once.

I know for a fact that if my wife came home with a dress made of chocolate for my granson's upcoming 13th birthday party (formal wear only) she wouldn't have a second chance to wear it. I would have eaten it long before our anniversary.

Mind you it is a cost effective option. A few bars of Green and Blacks and a roll of cotton to sew them together, topped off with a few Smarties stuck to a head band has got to be cheaper than D&G's latest creation and a diamond tiarra.

I am in total awe of the choclotiers though. To be able to invent chocolate recipes that you can wear they are some kind of superhero's in my book.

Having said that some years ago on holiday in Hawaii I saw a T shirt that was dyed using chocolate, it smelled of chocolate and had a Logo on the front stating that the wearer "Will Sell Husband for Chocolate". My wife wore it a lot!!!

Katie and Peter (did he eat the last rolo?)

It is a well known fact that the last Rolo is sacred.

If you enter into a relationship you need to establish from the beginning who has right to what.

Some call it a pre nuptual agreement. I call it who's chocolate is who's. It is the only way to keep a balance in life.

The only way to settle this argument is by way of purchase rights. If you bought the packet then you have the undisputed right to eat the last one.

So the big question is; Who had the undisputed right to dispose of the last Rolo in whatever fashion they chose, Katie Price or Peter Andre.

To be fair in my summation, I am not a big fan of Rolos but my wife is so it was easy for the lawyers to work that one out. 

It might not be so easy for Z-list celebs unless they were courting publicity of course.