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Gourmet Chocolate Bars: Why They’re Worth Seeking Out

A close-up image of different varieties of gourmet chocolate bar, some broken up.

Food and travel have always gone hand in hand for me, and chocolate is no exception. From wandering the cobbled streets of Brussels in search of the perfect praline, to tasting freshly made bars at the Grenada Chocolate Festival, or exploring the interactive exhibits at Hamburg’s chocolate museum, my travels have taught me that chocolate […] Read more…

Making Wine Coolers Work For You: 5 Tips For Everyday Use

A glass of red wine next to a bottle of red wine

Whether you’re just starting to explore wine or already have a small collection going, a wine cooler can be a really handy thing to have around the house. It’s about giving your wine a consistent, calm space to rest until you’re ready to enjoy it. Here are five tips from Wineandbarrels that make using a […] Read more…

How to Improve Your Food Photography Using Lightroom Presets

Someone taking a photo of a fresh food arrangement on their iphone

Food photography has become a key ingredient in successful food blogging, social media marketing, and even restaurant promotion. Whether you’re shooting flat lays of your home-cooked creations or snapping street food on the go, editing can take your images from average to appetite-inducing. One of the easiest and most effective ways to elevate your shots […] Read more…

Which Manuka Honey Is Best?

A bowl of porridge topped with blackberries and Manuka honey on a wooding chopping board, next to a jar of Manuka honey, some fresh blackberries and a wooden honey drizzler

Discover where Manuka honey comes from and hear about its unique natural benefits, as well as how to work out which Manuka honey is best to buy – including an honest comparison of Manuka Doctor’s multifloral (55MGO) and monofloral (740 MGO) Manuka honey. Long before it became a global wellness staple, Manuka honey was a […] Read more…