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Don’t be a (Christmas) pudding!
Food is one of the central elements of celebrating over Christmas. However, with the nation in the grip of an obesity epidemic, some customers will be looking for healthier options to help the bulge over the festive period. The food industry as a whole... more
Cool cakesicles
Give on-trend cakesicles a Christmas makeover like these created by our talented customer Stephan Liew, of Stef’s Brownies. Essentially a cake on a stick encased in a chocolate coating, these fun sweet treats provide the perfect blank canvas... more
Have yourself a very vegan Christmas
There are currently 1.5 million people in the UK following a vegan diet, according to research by Finder and it’s a rapidly increasing customer base that cannot be ignored. In addition, research by the Vegan Society found one in five people have... more
Is festive cheese your cup of tea?
Cheeseboards are particularly popular at the end of a Christmas meal, but not everyone wants a glass of red wine or port to accompany it. For the growing number of alcohol abstainers, consider offering tea pairings to bring out the best in your cheeses. Here,... more
Christmas gifts sleighed
The gift of chocolate is timeless. This multi-sensory treat is a hit all year-round, but Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to have some fun and make some breath-taking creations. “Handmade chocolates are such a thoughtful and... more
N-ice ideas!
Top tips for festive gelato by Henley Bridge Ice Cream & Gelato Technician Mark Eastman. Use slow-moving gelato flavours to make your chocolates to avoid throwing them away. For example, coat balls of orange gelato in dark chocolate and freeze down... more
Feel the pow(d)er
With so many options available, choosing the right cocoa powder for your application will make a huge difference to the finished product, be that a drink, meal, ice cream or bakery item. Cocoa powders come in a range of flavours, colours and technical... more
It’s a small world
Street food trends and alfresco dining are going to soar this Christmas and into 2022 as we continue to emerge out of the pandemic. Whilst some diners may be reluctant to return to buffets, tapas style small plates provide an ideal opportunity to enjoy and... more
Cheers to 2022
As we bid farewell to 2021 (good riddance!) and raise a glass to welcome in the New Year, what cocktail and drinks trends can we expect to see in 2022? Award-winning mixologist and Dilmah ambassador Alberto Pizarro shares his predictions . . . As you... more
Shake your thang!
Fancy ‘shaking’ up your drinks menu? Then, milkshakes might be worth considering. They’re ‘whipping’ up a frenzy on social media at the moment with a plethora of weird and wonderful creations. Milkshakes originated in... more
The bubble factory
Nothing says fun more than bubble tea. Having originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s, it’s a trend which is currently growing at a rate of 8% annually and it’s easy to see why. These quirky and, often, colourful beverages can be... more
Ice cream that’s full of beans
Coffee and gelato are a winning double act, either served side by side as a pairing – or combined to make coffee-flavoured ice cream. Here, Henley Bridge’s resident gelato supremos show how you can keep it cool with coffee… ... more