I am a big chocolate fan, that’s no secret. Every year I stare at the kids with barely disguised jealousy as they open their chocolate advent calendars every December morning, while I have to make to with a cup of tea and leftover toast crusts. Well not this year! This year the lovely people at Hotel Chocolat have heard of the plight of the busy mum, and have sent me one of their dark chocolate advent calendars to try out.
Now, it’s not Christmas quite yet and I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so I won’t tell you too much about it – but in essence you get 24 fabulous dark chocolate sculptures (you can choose a milk or white chocolate version if you prefer) including snowmen, penguins, reindeer and Christmas trees. The chocolate itself is smooth and creamy, and the pieces are just the right size for a sweet treat.
Hotel Chocolat have a great Christmas range which work well as gifts too – who wouldn’t want a chocolate treat under the tree? I have teamed up with them to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Christmas goody bag containing:
Cookie Wreath studded with Florentines and biscuits; Coconut Snowballs; Billionaire’s Shortbread; Comet Does Caramel slab and a Christmas Duo of Nutmeg Praline and Christmas Mess. Worth £18, this would be an ideal present for someone special – or you could just wrap it up for yourself….. the choice is yours!
Terms and conditions. Giveaway is open to UK residents and closes on 26/11/15. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner should claim their prize within 10 days or it will be redrawn to allow for Christmas delivery. Competitions at ThePrizeFinder
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Probably the gammon roast we eat on Christmas Eve.
We order a Torten Gateaux from a local bakers.It’s serves sixteen and there are quite a few to choose from.We always have the pear with chocolate and it’s delicious.We have fresh cream with it and it doesn’t matter that you’ve just had a huge meal as this is so light that there’s always room for it x
My favourite foodie treat at Christmas time is Christmas pudding with double cream!
Mince pies – we get through loads of them in December 😀
Nuts in shells
Mince Pies, preferably homemade
I love Baileys and a sneaky salted caramel chocolate
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chocolate log with clotted cream
Dark chocolate liquer cherries – my favourites.
Christmas pudding and brandy butter I only ever eat it christmas day and boxing day and I can’t wait !
I love stollen. I’m also a sucker for a cheeseboard.
It’s difficult to choose just one thing. Last year we had some brandy cream that either had Cointreau in it, it was heavenly!
There are so many delicious things to eat during the festive season but my favourite is smoked salmon and cream cheese.
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I love marzipan!
Greggs Mince Pies
I love the crackling from the pork.
Pigs in blankets