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Notes, voyages, recipes and conversations. Published when the house has something to say — two to three times a month.
The Chef on TVI: a morning spent explaining chocolate
◆ Atelier Sep. MMXXVI Reading · 3 min

The Chef on TVI: a morning spent explaining chocolate

On 9 September, Chef Joana Marinho was on TVI’s «Bom dia Alegria». Twelve minutes to tell the maison’s story, show the bonbons and explain the process — what a shop window rarely has room for.

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“Winter Ember” reaches the boutique
◆ Atelier Aug. MMXXVI

“Winter Ember” reaches the boutique

The bonbon that won in A Coruña is now on sale — as a coffret of sixteen, or piece by piece in Bespoke.

“Winter Ember” wins in Coruña
◆ Atelier Jul. MMXXVI

“Winter Ember” wins in Coruña

The maison’s chestnut bonbon won the XVI Cociña con Castaña de Galicia — in a live final, against Portugal and Spain.

How to choose a luxury chocolate gift
◆ Guides Jul. MMXXVI

How to choose a luxury chocolate gift

A short guide from the maison: what makes a chocolate gift truly special — and how to get it right, from the occasion to the last bonbon.

What is single-origin chocolate
◆ Origins Jul. MMXXVI

What is single-origin chocolate

Why the cacao's address changes everything — and how to taste it in the first bite.

Bonbon, praline or truffle? The differences
◆ Guides Jul. MMXXVI

Bonbon, praline or truffle? The differences

Three words used interchangeably — and what each one actually means.

How to store fine chocolate
◆ Guides Jul. MMXXVI

How to store fine chocolate

Cool, dry, out of the light — and out of the fridge. The simple rules that protect the flavour.

Chocolate and Port wine: how to pair
◆ Pairings Jul. MMXXVI

Chocolate and Port wine: how to pair

The golden rule and three sure pairs — from Tawny to Vintage, milk to dark.

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