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No.79 mousse & coffee cafe with a difference

Mousse, for me, is one of the ultimate desserts as it light, airy, smooth, and ever so creamy but I have never had a mousse which has been presented in such a way that I just did not want to destroy it and that is exactly what happened when I visited No.79 cafe in London.

No.79 is a new dedicated mousse cafe in London who produce an array of stunning looking mousses, as well as serve up some great tasty coffee, tea and bubble tea.

Did you know that mousse originated in the 18th century in France, where the word mousse translates as ‘foam’ describing the airy texture of a mousse.

There are many different types of mousses on the market with chocolate being the most popular and classic. No.79 though is far more as they go way beyond with their stunning mousses from a rose shaped mousse to even a dog, all of which are loaded with surprises from chocolate spread centres to sponge.

Courtesy of No.79 I was invited down on a press basis to sample some of their delicious mousses which really did satisfy my sweet tooth.

No.79

Owners of Hefaure London now bring to London No.79 which is a café which specialises in mousse.

It opened it’s doors in London on Dean Street on 25 November 2021.

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The Chocolate Cocktail Club will you lick the rim?

If like me you love chocolate and cocktails then you’ll love The Chocolate Cocktail Club which you can enjoy around 20 different Chocolate Cocktails from mint to salted caramel.

Cacao has been consumed since the 11th century. Cacao back in the day though was not used for chocolate but within drinks and even as currency by the Aztecs. In 1666 French started to produce a chocolate liqueur. It was not till later on that cacao beans were used to make chocolate. In New England prior to the 18th century chocolate wine became popular. Its ingredients included sherry, port, chocolate and sugar. It was not till 1847 in which the world saw the first chocolate bar which was produced in the UK by J. S. Fry & Sons of Bristol. Today chocolate is consumed in a number of ways.

Chocolate and cocktails to me is happiness in a glass. Did you know though that chocolate in fact actually can make you happy as endorphins are released when you eat it. Why? as the amino acids which are in chocolate produce serotonin in your brain which is responsible for producing the feeling of happiness.

So if you are craving chocolate and a drink of happiness then head on down to The Chocolate Cocktail Club in where you can taste a range of different chocolate cocktails.

I was invited to experience The Chocolate Cocktail Club new permanent venue within Farringdon. Last time I visited them they were had a pop up situated within the Good & Proper Tea café on select days.

The Chocolate Cocktail Club

The Chocolate Cocktail Club is run by two young ladies who just love all things chocolate, after exploring different chocolate cocktails from around the world, they decided to set up their own bar in the UK but with drinks all focusing on chocolate.

After hosting sold out pop ups across Covent Garden, Brighton and Shoreditch now they have a permanent venue within Farringdon where you can chill, grab a light bite, cakes and sip on chocolate cocktails. Plus for those who don’t like chocolate they also sell other drink such as beer, wine, and prosecco.

The Chocolate Cocktail Club has also featured on televisions ITV2 and Channel 5. 

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MyChocolate workshops is happiness rolled into two

MyChocolate workshops is happiness rolled into two as not only is the workshop a fun experience but eating the chocolate is pure joy. Did you know that chocolate can in fact actually make you happy as endorphins are released when you eat it. Why? as the amino acids which are in chocolate produce serotonin in your brain (the neurotransmitter) which is responsible for producing the feeling of happiness.

MyChocolate run a variety of workshops from Chocolate Espresso Martini class through to The Original Chocolate Making Workshop.

I went along to experience MyChocolate Original Chocolate Making Workshop in which I learnt how to make a giant chocolate button with a marbling affect and made a batch of ganache truffles.

I went along on a press basis to experience their Original Chocolate Making Workshop to show me how fun and easy making chocolate can be.

MyChocolate

MyChocolate was set up by founder Hannah back in Summer 2003.

Hannah wanted to bring fun and joy to all in the form of a chocolate, as after all chocolate is happiness.

During her degree she decided to take a trip around Europe to figure out what she wanted to do with her life and it was not long till she realised that her trip seemed to centre around one thing…chocolate!

Once she was back from her travels, she began to wonder if there was something she could do with her chocolate obsession? Before long she transformed her flat into a makeshift chocolate kitchen where she started to experiment with batches of fresh cream truffles, pralines and even chocolate cocktails.

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Chocface relive and eat your memories

ChocFace

For all us chocolate lovers who loves receiving a box of chocolates will love Chocface. Chocface is a chocolate box like no other as memories can be printed upon the Belgian chocolate slabs, literally as “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”. You can personalise your box be it for yourself or as a gift with several of your most loved or funny memories be it your wedding day or past holiday memories. No matter what you decide there will be no other chocolate box in the world like it making it a very unique box of memories and sweetness.

I was kindly gifted the opportunity to create my own personalised chocolate box of memories courtesy of Chocface. I chose to make a box to relive my most precious memories from my wedding day.

Chocface

Chocface unique boxes are made from a small family run bakery within Derbyshire. The artwork and technical spin comes from a team based within the Orkney islands.

Chocoface chocolates come:

  • packaged within a red DVD sized box with a gold Chocface stamp
  • a personalised custom name slip
  • six slabs of chocolate made from milk and white Belgian chocolate each which can be personalised with your photos which are printed on using edible coloured ink

Chocface is like an edible scrapbooking gift. Personalise your chocolate page full of memories. Lick your own face, eat your friends, whatever you decide you can relive those happy memories and have some fun eating them in anyway you desire.

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Bad Brownie is devilishly delicious

Bad Brownie

We all are a little bad from time to time grabbing a sweet treat but these Bad Brownies are so devilishly delicious you just won’t be able to resist the temptation of eating one, two, three or even more.

The beauty about a Bad Brownie though is their size along with the smell and taste.

Thanks to Bad Brownie I was gifted a mixed box of their brownies to enjoy at home.

Bad Brownie

Founded in 2015 Paz and Morag set up Bad Brownie bringing their love of gourmet brownies to homes all across the UK.

Bad Brownies are even badder than your average brownie as they bake them using super delicious flavours including salted caramel, peanut butter, triple chocolate, bacon & maple syrup and so much more.

Bad Brownies can be either mail ordered or you can find them at markets across London.

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JimJams chocolate spread and Griddle mix makes for the perfect pancake

Griddle & JimJams pancake day

It’s Shrove Tuesday or as many of us call it PANCAKE DAY. So out comes my pancake pan ready to cook some pancakes. There are so many recipes out on the web and in cook books on how to make pancakes but if you are looking for the perfect chocolate chip pancake Griddle pre made pancake mix is the solution. Plus for that extra indulgent add more chocolate on your pancakes with JimJams plant based, gluten free and low in sugar chocolate spreads.

Courtesy of Griddle, JimJams and Sunny PR I was gifted a few samples to make my 2021 pancake day that extra chocately and special.

JimJams and Griddle

JimJams

Kellie and Kevin wanted an alternative healthier treat for their children and so it became their mission to create a chocolate spread that tasted fantastic yet contained a lot less sugar than leading brands (83% less sugar to be precise!) and so JimJams was born.

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My Sweeties Sweet Shop enjoy a Pick n Mix box full of treats

My Sweeties Sweet Shop box - Valentines box

Are you like me and love heading on into a sweet shop full of confectionery from old fashion sweets such as HumBugs through to the classic Coco Cola Bottles? It always gives me that warming and nostalgic feeling. Now I can enjoy the same great nostalgic feeling thanks to My Sweeties Sweet Shop who sell a range of classic Pic n Mix sweet treats online.

I was gifted a special Valentines box to enjoy courtesy of My Sweetie Sweet Shop which was full of romantic sweets such as chocolate hearts and a chocolate rose.

My Sweeties Sweet Shop

Faye founded her My Sweeties Sweet Shop January 2021 bringing boxes of sweeties full of classic Pic n Mic sweet treats.

Instead of looking at jars within a sweetie shop scroll through her page and discover a selection of sweets from classics to new modern sweets. Create your own Pic n Mix box or buy a pre-made box full of sweet treats.

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Cocoa Boom UK explosion of chocolate

Cocoa Boom UK - heart bomb

Chocolate is the sweet food of love which only provides a hit of chocolate deliciousness but the beauty about a chocolate bomb is watching it melt and seeing what is inside. Chocolate bombs can mainly be found on dessert menus at Indian restaurants as the chocolate bomb originally came from India.

Thanks to Cocoa Boom chocolate bombs can now be enjoyed at home. I was gifted some to enjoy within the comfort of my own home, perfect sweet treat surprise for dinner celebrations with friends and family.

Cocoa Boom

Cocoa Boom created back in November 2021 sells a variety of different flavoured chocolate bombs which comes in the traditional shape of a ball, plus their unique Cocoa Booms of roses and hearts.

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The Happy Hamper treats which will get you smiling

Happy Hamper brownies

Brownies, come and get your brownies, brownies, come along all! Order from The Happy Hamper an array of brownies of Orange Aero, Mint Aero, Mars Bar, Oreo, Snickers, Snickers, White Chocolate, Jammie Dodger Blondie and Lotus Biscoff Blondie.

Courtesy of The Happy Hamper I was gifted a selection of their brownies to munch on all of which were equally as divine.

The Happy Hamper

Kayleigh founder of The Happy Hamper loves food, loves to cook and in particular loves to bring a smile to all with her sweet delights from brownies to afternoon teas.

As a small family owned business based in Pinner, North West London she and her family pride themselves in using only the freshest, finest and highest quality ingredients within all their homemade bakes. All can be delivered directly to your door in the freshest way be it for a birthday celebration, anniversary, date night etc. they can help.

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Pure Heavenly Chocolate which is dairy free

Pure Heavenly Chocolate

Are you like me and just love chocolate and can’t stop eating it? Heavenly Chocolate is not like any other chocolate though you might of had as their chocolate is dairy FREE. Plus their chocolate is plant based, with no dairy, no gluten, no wheat, no soy and less than 2% sugar making it the perfect chocolate bar for vegans and those with a dairy intolerance.

Courtesy of Pure Heavenly Chocolate I was gifted a few of their bars to taste at home and they were truly heavenly.

Pure Heavenly Chocolate

Pure Heavenly Chocolate founder Stephen Conway wanted to produce a chocolate bar that was free of dairy and sugar but not compromising on taste.

After many months of experimentation and loads of advice from various chocolatiers, Pure Heavenly was born!

Pure Heavenly Chocolate is vegan friendly, all plant based, and totally free from dairy, gluten, wheat, soy, and GMO ingredients. It is also free of palm oil, so it’s better for the environment.

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