Chocolate

A Taste of Christmas at The Rum Story Gift Shop

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS AT THE RUM STORY GIFT SHOP An Aladdin’s cave of Cumbrian-made delights. by Danni Murphy Step into Christmas cheer at The Rum Story Gift Shop in Whitehaven — a cosy festive haven tucked inside the historic Jefferson’s Rum Story building. Brimming with seasonal sparkle, mouth-watering local treats, and thoughtful gifts, it’s […]

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RECIPE: Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cookies

DARK CHOCOLATE & CHERRY COOKIES Treat yourself to these irresistibly rich dark chocolate cherry cookies, crafted with care and bursting with flavor. Each bite combines the smooth decadence of dark chocolate with the sweet, tangy burst of cherries. INGREDIENTS: 125g plain flour 30g best quality cocoa powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking powder 225g […]

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Cumbria Guide’s Easter Round-up!

Cumbria Guide’s Easter Round-up! The Easter Bunny is preparing his basket and getting ready to hop on up to Cumbria to bring some Easter fun. There are lots of fun family events happening all over the county, here we have compiled a few of our favourites! Temple Sowerby, Penrith Acorn Bank –  Easter Trail 28 […]

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Castle Chocolates - Sweet dreams are made of this

Castle Chocolates – Sweet dreams are made of this

Castle Chocolates – Sweet dreams are made of this Tucked away on Fisher St. in Carlisle sits one of the smallest yet tastiest little shops in the county. I am, of course, referring to Castle Chocolates. It’s been four years since Keith Tattersall took a chance on opening the doors to Castle Chocolates and took […]

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White Chocolate and Cardamom cake!

It’s time to get baking because Brenda from Allonby Tea Rooms has shared one of her favourite recipes with us.  White Chocolate and Cardamom cake  Ingredients:   225g butter softened and extra for greasing.  4 eggs beaten.  225g caster sugar.  225g self-raising flour.  1 teaspoon baking powder.  12 cardamom pods.  50g good quality white chocolate to decorate.  For the icing:  […]

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