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Father’s Day Chocolate Boxes: A Proper Treat for Dad
Dads can be tricky to buy for. If he’s the kind of man who says he “doesn’t need anything,” already has three versions of the same drill, and has somehow accumulated a lifetime supply of novelty socks… you’re not alone....
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Masking in Autism: The Hidden Effort
Masking is one of those topics that many autistic people recognise instantly, even if they’ve never had a word for it. In simple terms, autism masking (sometimes called camouflaging) is when an autistic person hides or suppresses autistic traits in...
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Corporate Gifting for ESG: A Better Way to Give
Corporate gifting is often seen as a “nice-to-have” - a way to thank clients, celebrate teams, and strengthen relationships. But it can do more than delight. When you choose to buy from a social enterprise, corporate gifting becomes part of...
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What Is Praline? A Short, Sweet History
Praline is one of those words that feels instantly luxurious. It turns up in chocolate boxes, dessert menus, ice creams, and bonbons... but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In France, praline often means crunchy nuts coated in caramelised...
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Behind the Inbox: An Autistic View
I’m an Operations Executive at Harry Specters, but around the team I’m affectionately known as the “Office Octopus” because I have a hand in just about everything (except the chocolate making… although I have decorated a few in the past)....
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What Are Flavanols? A Simple Cocoa Guide
If you’ve ever seen “flavanols” mentioned on a cocoa powder tub or dark chocolate bar and wondered what they actually are, you’re not alone. The word sounds technical, but the idea is straightforward. Flavanols are naturally occurring plant compounds found...