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World Chocolate Day: what to know

Kristen Tibballs choclolate

World Chocolate Day is here on Friday 7 July, and it’s time to indulge in some mouth-watering chocolate treats. Whether it’s a creamy chocolate mousse, a rich chocolate cake or a classic chocolate brownie, there’s something for everyone on this sweet occasion. We had the pleasure of speaking with world-renowned pastry chef Kirsten Tibballs for a fun Q&A session about all things chocolate. Here’s what she had to say: Tell us something about chocolate that we might not know “Chocolate is responsible for one of time’s greatest savers – microwaves. A scientist working in WWII noticed a correlation between his melting chocolate bar and a magnetron. He put the two together and a microwave was born!” What’s your go-to dessert when invited to a dinner party & why? “If I am bringing dessert for a dinner party, I always go for a chocolate option, which is continually well received. A yummy chocolate and Chantilly cream trifle or a decadent chocolate tart served with a dollop of cream is usually a crowd pleaser!” Favourite savoury dish to cook: “I love making gnocchi, and when my son was younger we’d spend a whole afternoon together doing this. My favourite is sage and Parmesan gnocchi with asparagus, garlic and chilli butter, broad beans, zucchini and Buffalo mozzarella.” The tool of the trade you couldn’t live without and why: “I have a set of global knives that were given to me in Germany when I won a gold medal at the Pastry Olympics. They have the Olympic logo on… Read More

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with limited-edition lamingtons from Koko Black x Tokyo Lamington

Koko Black lamingtons

Could there be a better way to celebrate World Chocolate Day than with a packet of limited-edition lamingtons from Koko Black and Tokyo Lamington? All we can say is, thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing this incredibly decadent offering to chocolate lovers for one day only.  One of Australia’s favourite chocolate brands, Koko Black has collaborated with Tokyo Lamington, which was co-founded by Eddie Stewart, the mastermind behind Black Star Pastry, the creators of the famous Strawberry and Watermelon cake.  For one day only, you can get your hands on these delicious lamingtons on World Chocolate Day, which is on Tuesday 7th July. But be quick, as there is a limit of one pack per person (which contains three lamingtons) and they will only be available for one day only for $21 per pack at the following Koko Black stores: VICTORIA: Carlton, Chadstone, Como Centre, Doncaster, Highpoint, Town Hall, Royal Arcade, The Glen. NSW: Strand Arcade & QVB While Tokyo Lamington is based in Tokyo and Singapore, there are plans for more collaborations on the horizon in Australia, so hopefully, we’ll see more of Tokyo Lamington in the near future.  Here’s some more mouth-watering details about each lamington: Caramelised Coconut Lamington: Celebrating a Koko Black favourite, the Caramelised Coconut Praline, this decadent lamington features almond and caramelised coconut cremeux coated in delicious white chocolate with a caramelised coconut finish. Davidson Plum and Sao Thome Lamington: This unique lamington delivers an exquisite sweet and sour flavour, combining Australia’s native, sour Davidson Plum, with Koko… Read More