WOULD you like to learn how the best make the best chocolate delights?

It’s a simple question that can be answered, at a cost, by the renowned French chocolate manufacturer Valrhona, who will host a number of culinary classes during 2012.
Local chocolate lovers can make a mini break of the quest seeking adventure and join Andrew Gravett, Valrhona’s Patissier for the UK and Scandinavia at the London base from March 15.

AS THE New Year kicks into gear and gets going lie 2012 should, we are all looking at ourselves and wishing for an overhaul. Many things will be cut, or at least we will give it a few weeks at least. Cigarettes, chocolate, snacks…… all the usual suspects and with the very best of intentions. And of course - alcohol. Who could forget our old friend that has become our close acquaintance over the last month or so what with the festive celebrations.