It’s hard to imagine a more quintessentially English experience than sitting down mid-afternoon to indulge in a plate of delicious sandwiches, scones and cakes, accompanied by a refreshing pot of tea. History The ritual of taking daily afternoon tea began in the 1840s...
Do you consider yourself to have a sugar sweet tooth? If so, you’re not alone. 60% of the population say they consume sweets or chocolate regularly, second only to Germany (61%). In terms of the highest consumption per day globally, the USA leads with 126.4g per...
Joan of Arc is believed to have been born on the 6th January 1412. To mark her birthday, here we take a brief look at who she was and why she has become a household name. Background Joan of Arc was born in Domrémy, northern France, during the Hundred Years’ War. The...
31st December is a day of celebration in many countries across the world, as the old year draws to a close and the hope and prosperity that accompanies the arrival of a new year is embraced. In Scotland, this is a time of particularly great festivity, through the...
With Christmas just over a week away, there are constant reminders all around us of Father Christmas – that jolly man with a white beard adorns everything from Christmas tree decorations to boxes of chocolates. For many, Father Christmas – or Saint Nicholas –...
Chocolate’s Central American Origins Milk, dark, white, filled with caramel or even infused with chilli, chocolate is relished the world over. But you may be surprised to learn that for many years chocolate was consumed only as a drink! Indeed, cacao beans were...
