The lead up to Christmas and the day itself is always a special time for the Doves as POD was born on 25th December. She’ll be five this year and not doubt will embrace the festive period much as she did last year. I love the magic that surrounds Christmas and it’s the most wonderful thing to see the excitement build through a child’s eyes.
The chocolatiers at Hotel Chocolat have been busy creating a fabulous selection with new recipes and old favourites for this season. POD adores the count down to Christmas (and her birthday!) with an advent calendar so we were thrilled to sample one. I know it’s a dreadful job to have to eat delicious chocolate but someone has to do it!
We selected a milk chocolate advent calendar which is filled with wonderful structures from snowmen, Father Christmas and reindeer to penguins, Christmas trees and the all important number of days to go. Hotel Chocolat have foil wrapped each chocolate to ensure its freshness and they taste just divine.
As well as milk chocolate, their advent calendar range includes white and dark chocolate variants – the latter suitable for vegans. If you like to share your chocolate, there’s also a sharing calendar with two baby truffles behind each window! Flavours include mulled wine, pecan gingerbread and cinnamon praline.
As you’d expect the Christmas range from Hotel Chocolat is extensive. It includes festive wreaths, cabinets of chocolate with their most iconic recipes, giant chocolate slabs, Christmas gift boxes (including create your own), stocking fillers and an array of selection boxes. There’s also a selection of mix, match and make merry options from only £7 each or £6 each for 3 or more. All their gifts can be delivered in a ribbon tied box with a personalised card straight to friends and family. For more details, check out the Hotel Chocolat website.
Disclaimer: We received a milk chocolate advent calendar for the purpose of this review. Opinions are our own.
