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Sweet Treats

All the latest news on chocolate and all other things deliciously sweet. Browse our super tasty collection of articles, features and recipes on sweet treats. Enjoy!

The oldest chocolate brands in the world

We know we have a lot to thank the Aztecs for, and I’m not talking about their innovative agriculture or ornate temples and pyramids, I’m talking chocolate. Originating as a drink made from...

The future of tea: The biggest consumer trends to look out for in 2019

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It is of no surprise that tea is a favourite in the UK, with 165 million cups being drunk on a daily basis by more than 51 million avid drinkers; this means that approximately 2000 cups are being drunk...

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Is the Royal Paris Coffee Maker the most luxurious coffee machine in the world?

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With the rise in popularity of capsule coffee machines, the ‘art of coffee’ has become somewhat of a lost practise nowadays. When speed and convenience are high on the list of priorities for those...

Lily Vanilli's Baileys Showstopper Salted Caramel Cake

Ready, set, bake: Lily Vanilli’s Baileys Showstopper Salted Caramel Cake

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It’s that time of year again when the nights are drawing in and everyone’s favourite baking show makes a mouth-watering return to our televisions. To celebrate this, and the timely National Baking...

The Galvin Tarte Tatin with crème Normande

How to cook the perfect tarte tatin with crème Normande by Galvin

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One of the most beloved puddings to exist, the tarte tatin was actually created by accident in the 1880’s and what a delicious accident it was. It was bought about at Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron,...

Afternoon Tea Review: Cloud 23 at Beetham Tower in Manchester, Lancashire

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Towering over Deansgate sits Cloud 23; a large open plan bar and restaurant in Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower. By night it’s a swish cocktail hotspot with unrivalled views of the city’s sky line,...

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Sushi Shop launches limited edition caviar box

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In celebration of its 20th birthday, resident London favourite Sushi Shop has announced its latest innovation, the Autour du Caviar special edition box. The Autour du Caviar box has been developed in...

Exploring the world’s most luxurious coffees

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There’s nothing better than waking up to a cup of great coffee in the morning, and for many, it’s the only thing that gets us out of bed and ready for a busy day ahead. There are countless...

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How to make the ultimate pancakes

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Pancake Day is crêping up on us (Tuesday 13 February 2018) and with it comes excitement as well as pressure to make those perfect pancakes – golden on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside! Steve...

Blackberry and coconut steamed puddings

How to make the perfect blackberry and coconut steamed puddings

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Forget about steamed puddings that take hours, get the same comfort food factor from these individual ones that take just 30 minutes. Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Fruit...

Five top tips to make the ultimate hot chocolate this winter

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Hot chocolate season is approaching! It’s time to wrap up and get cosy, and what better than with a steaming mug of creamy hot chocolate on a chilly January evening. Hunter 486 restaurant, located within...

The best edible stocking fillers

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Running out of ideas to make this Christmas extra special? Fear not! Luxury Lifestyle Magazine has you covered with a host of epicurean delights that befit even the choosiest of stocking recipients. Joe...

Where to enjoy an Afternoon Tea this festive season

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As December draws closer, pastry chefs across the UK will be adding some seasonal spice to their Afternoon Tea menus. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve rounded up five of the best Festive...

Festive Afternoon Tea Review: Podium at the London Hilton on Park Lane

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Words by Olivia Biggin Situated in the heart of Mayfair and a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, the London Hilton on Park Lane is a desirable destination to visit any time of the year. Executive Chef Anthony...

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Luxury French chocolates from zChocolat raise the bar in new ‘Christmas Collection’

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Luxury online retailer zChocolat has been widely recognised for producing the best chocolate gifts in the world – a reputation further reinforced by their mouthwatering 2017 holiday line-up. Highlighting...

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How to make the perfect mince pies with Tom Aikens

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Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a plate of mince pies on the table. Figures suggest that we collectively purchase around 370 million of them over the Christmas period annually, with each of...

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London’s most luxurious chocolate shop offerings

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Not for the faint-hearted this luxury chocolate shop round up is the epitome indulgence for those who enjoy the finer things in life… Venchi With over 140 years of Italian heritage, Venchi chocolate...

cranberry & pumpkin seed flapjacks

How to make the perfect cranberry & pumpkin seed flapjacks

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This delicious snack from ROS Nutrition contains low GI carbohydrate, lots of healthy fats and is high in protein. It is perfect for when you are on the go and in need of some good nutrition or as a healthy...

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In the kitchen with Georgia Green: The cake-maker to the stars

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We take a look at the Cordon Bleu trained pâtissière and Instagram baking sensation Georgia Green. Georgia Green is a new breed of pâtissière. No ordinary young British master baker and cake maker,...

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The alchemy of cacao has become even more mystical!

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There are those times when you enjoy something so much, that you close your eyes and savour that single moment. Sometimes you’re subconscious has gone to that happy and positive place that you treasure...

Science Afternoon Tea: Ampersand Hotel

Science Afternoon Tea: The Ampersand Hotel, Kensington in London

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With Afternoon Tea at London’s The Ampersand Hotel Nick Constance is swept up in a wave of brew-phoria. I could throw a scone out of the window and hit South Kensington tube station, so close is it to...

The top five afternoon teas in London

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“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,” wrote Henry James in The Portrait of a Lady. From quintessential scones with jam...

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Great gift ideas for the foodie in your life

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Struggling to find the perfect gift, why not go luxury or even DIY with a food and drink hamper with all their favourite treats and delights. You can pick the perfect container, whether it’s a trendy...

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Exceptional Easter pralines, only from zChocolat

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Quickly becoming a springtime favorite, creamy-crumbly hazelnut pralines once again headline the zChocolat Easter Collection. Made exclusively from slow-roasted, crushed, Piedmont hazelnuts coated in a...

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Ten of the sweetest things in Beverly Hills

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Beverly Hills has long been recognised as a renowned culinary destination, from five star gourmet dinners and charming bistros, to some of the world’s most luxury and unique sweet shops. From Champagne...

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Niederegger: Marzipan with love

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Sweet treats aren’t at all exclusive to Valentine’s Day yet with this year’s Big Day now over, I couldn’t be more pleased to have spent it scoffing marzipan in Lübeck, Germany at Café Niederegger...

Product Reviews: Tasty Valentine’s Day Gifts with Direct-to-Door Delivery

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According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), chocolate accounted for approximately 59 percent of U.S. candy retail sales for the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day in 2016. That’s...

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Tea with a difference! Starbucks unveils a modern tea experience with signature innovations

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Various regions in India boast of world famous teas, the most popular being Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is a hill station and the tea grown here is known as the champagne of tea because of it’s unique...

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Afternoon Tea: The Big Jam or Cream Debate

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The age old question of whether jam or cream should be put on a scone first leaves the country divided over one of its favourite pastimes. The Devonshire method dictates that you should smother a scone...

Give the gift of decadence this Christmas with French gourmet delights from zChocolat

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Christmas is a time of indulgence, and that includes chocolate! But rather than snaffling the first box you can lay your hands on this year, why not treat yourself – or better yet, someone special –...

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Five tips to make the ultimate hot chocolate this Christmas

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Hot chocolate season is approaching! It’s time to wrap up and get cosy, and what better than with a steaming mug of creamy hot chocolate on a chilly winter’s eve. Hunter 486 restaurant, located within...

Rhubarb Crumble Tarts

Rhubarb Crumble Tarts: The perfect way to round off a Sunday lunch

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By leading celebrity chef Tom Kitchin. A good crumble is the perfect way to round off a Sunday lunch and surely one of Britain’s most popular puddings. I do variations of crumble throughout the year,...

Chocoloate & Walnut Brownies

Recipe of the week: Tom Kitchin’s Chocoloate & Walnut Brownies

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By leading celebrity chef Tom Kitchin. This dessert is universally popular and always brings a smile to everyone’s face. It’s one where you have a spoonful and can’t resist another one. The secret...

Choc on Choc launches new Gin and Tonic Chocolate Stash in time for summer

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Bath-based luxury chocolatier Choc on Choc has created the most delicious way to enjoy Britain’s favourite tipple with a Gin & Tonic Stash made of pure Belgian chocolate infused with gin tasting...

Michelin star chef recreates traditional Chinese dessert

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Relish in the summer months with an Oriental inspired dish from Michelin starred Chef Glynn Purnell, a delicious way to enjoy the summer bank holiday. A traditional Chinese dessert created to share with...

Vegan caramelised banana with candied walnuts & lemon sorbet

Recipe of the week: Vegan caramelised banana with candied walnuts & lemon sorbet

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By Mark Hartstone, chef proprietor at La Fosse at Cranborne. The great thing about this recipe is that it is almost entirely from store cupboard ingredients. Other than the sorbet the dish can be put together...

Potter's British raspberry, apricot & almond cake

A recipe fit for the Queen: Potter’s British raspberry, apricot & almond cake

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A delicious cake filled and decorated with British raspberries. The gentle apricot puree brings out the natural sweetness from the malt and the almond butter gives a lovely dense structure to the sponge. Serves:...

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Fine dining straight to your door this Easter

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Serve your guests handcrafted gourmet dishes this Easter with a luxury food service unlike any other in the UK. Luxury Lifestyle Magazine takes a look at Forman & Field’s unique delivery service...

Four of the very best blueberry recipes to try this month

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Celebrity chef and food writer Sophie Michell has created four delicious blueberry recipes as part of a campaign with Chilean Blueberries to showcase how versatile the blue super-food can be. Blueberries...

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Product Review: YummyHealth Company Raises the Candy Bar

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In 2012 Lisa Goldbaum—a journalist, wife and devoted mother of two—came to a startling realization: empty calories defined her family’s meals, with her children becoming heavily inclined toward processed...

Sweets for my sweet this Valentine’s Day

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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s your last chance to start thinking of suitable gifts for your loved one. Whatever you’ve got planned this year, it’s undeniable that a lovely box of...