As a self-confessed, proud chocoholic and amateur connoisseur, it was only natural to include chocolate in my latest baking venture. I decided to use an old favourite brand and before decorating my cupcakes (the best part...we're talking lots of icing and colouring), I looked online, being a bit nosy about the brand. Lots of pretty, attractive images and interesting information on their website led me on to read more about their experiences and their products. It's a pretty cool story, so I thought I would share a few fun things about Green & Black's that really interested me. Then highlight my mad baking skills...
- Firstly, they are organic and Fairtrade, purchasing their cocoa from a co-operative which protects the farmer from any financial changes (Toledo Cacao Growers Association).
- They work with the cocoa growing communities in Belize to build on their methods and management.
- Their chocolate bar Maya Gold was given the first Fairtrade Mark for a chocolate product in the UK.
- The brand was co-founded by Craig Sams and Josephine Fairley.
- Craig Sams founded the company Whole Earth.
- The first chocolate bar was made up of a sample of beans sent to Craig Sams. He left half of it on his desk which was tasted by Josephine. She was so sure people would love it too, that the couple created their company, all organic and fair.
A few pics of my baking with Green & Black's...
Here's a variety of their products which are so gorgeously presented I had to include with the others...
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