The Case Against Mercury
Lost parcels, travel chaos, crossed wires and a computer scare. Just coincidence — or has Mercury been making a general nuisance of itself again?
When Small Batch Really Is Small
What does “small batch” really mean? In my case, it can mean one tray of 24 chocolates, a small bowl of ganache and plenty of flexibility when recipes, orders or ingredients change.
We’re Having A Heatwave
Chocolate melting is the obvious problem in a heatwave — but it’s far from the only one. Boiled sugar, packaging, postage and even keeping the kitchen cool all bring their own challenges.
It’s a Wonderful (Chocolatier’s) Life
From November onwards I’m in the kitchen by 4.30 am - 5.00 am if I’m having a lie in. The house is dark and not remotely supportive. The air is cold. I turn on an audio book or a postcast. The cat opens one eye, gives me a look of profound disdain. I am crushed. Satisfied, she closes the eye and goes straight back to sleep.